Michele Ritzinger

• I was an assistant teacher in the nursery for 7 years and moved into the lead teacher. My role included caring for children ages 6 weeks to 15 months, feeding, cleaning and caring for them. I also worked with the parents on a daily basis. We also had guest come to the daycare during ski season, used customer service skills for working with the guest families.
• Participated in professional development workshops related to early childhood education.
• Maintained accurate records of student attendance and behavior incidents.
• Collaborated with colleagues to develop innovative teaching strategies and approaches.
• Read stories aloud to engage children in language development activities.
• Provided guidance and support to students with special needs.
• Created an inviting atmosphere where children felt comfortable expressing themselves.
• Provided a nurturing environment by establishing trusting relationships with students and their families.

• Participated in weekly faculty meetings by providing updates on departmental goals or objectives.
• Ensured compliance with state standards by incorporating them into lesson plans.
• Utilized effective classroom management techniques to maintain order in the classroom.
• Involved parents in student learning to increase family interaction and student support.
• Selected optimal curricula and planned daily lessons to meet needs of children with various developmental levels.
• Created various strategies to engage students and deliver enriching educational opportunities.
• Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
• Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
• Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.

Also did day to day care of children. Feeding, nurturing and playtime.

• Provided guidance on proper care and handling of horses.
• Operated tractors and other farm equipment safely while completing various duties.
• Led trail rides for guests while providing instruction on riding techniques.
• Assisted in the training and development of young horses.
• Monitored animal health, identifying and reporting any signs of illness.
• Fed and watered livestock, ensuring their health and well-being.
• Collaborated with team members to ensure all farm operations ran smoothly and efficiently.
• Cleaned stalls, pens and equipment using water hoses or pumps.
• Fed and watered livestock and monitored food and water supplies.
• Broke in new horses with diligent and patient approach focused on building trust and obedience.
• Shifted animals between grazing areas to foster sufficient access to food.
• Ordered food for animals and arranged delivery.