Michele Loughran
Chalfont,PA
Summary
Creative and energetic Early Childhood Education professional devoted to offering diverse activity plans and experiential learning opportunities to enhance individual development. Friendly, supportive and motivated with strong desire to promote student potential while providing a safe and nurturing learning environment. Offering over 20 years of experience with passion for building strong rapport with children, faculty, and parents.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Pre-K Teacher
Goddard School
08.2023 - Current
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating various learning styles and strategies in lesson planning.
- Developed a positive classroom environment by implementing effective classroom management techniques, fostering respect and collaboration among students.
- Implemented creative teaching methods to make lessons more engaging, leading to higher levels of student interest and participation.
- Evaluated student progress through ongoing assessments, providing timely feedback and adjusting instruction as needed to ensure mastery of skills.
Special Education Teacher Assistant
Doyle Elementary
09.2017 - Current
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Monitored student actions and applied established interventions to redirect behavior and resolve conflicts.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Assessed student assignments to check quality and completeness before submission for grading.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs while carrying out IEP goals.
- Oversaw class of up to 28 students in absence of instructor.
Enrollment Director and Manager
Action Karate
07.2012 - 09.2017
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Coached new students by breaking down techniques into simple moves.
- Evaluated student performance to determine promotion in rank.
- Organized and led pertinent events such as anti-bullying workshops, boot camps, and tournaments.
- Instructed student leadership classes to promote motivational attitude, self-confidence, discipline and self-esteem.
- Communicated with parents to keep families informed of student progress and address concerns.
Kindergarten Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
01.1998 - 01.2000
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Monitored and evaluated student progress through regular assessments and observations.
Education
Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Licensure - Elementary Education Certification
Framingham State University
Framingham, MA05.2004
Bachelor of Science - Audiology And Speech Sciences
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI06.1994
Skills
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Autism and Spectrum Disorders
- Behavioral Plan Management
- Interactive Media
- Proficient in Word, Email, Microsoft Products
- Small Group Support
- Grading Homework and Tests
- Early Childhood Education
- Literacy development
- Creative and inclusive lesson planning
- Mathematics Instruction
Certification
PA Private School Teaching Certification N-K
Timeline
Lead Pre-K Teacher
Goddard School
08.2023 - Current
Special Education Teacher Assistant
Doyle Elementary
09.2017 - Current
Enrollment Director and Manager
Action Karate
07.2012 - 09.2017
Kindergarten Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
01.1998 - 01.2000
Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Licensure - Elementary Education Certification
Framingham State University
Bachelor of Science - Audiology And Speech Sciences
Michigan State University