Michelle Chavez
Houston,TX
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. Offering 8 years of experience with passion for building strong rapport with faculty, students and caregivers.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Preschool Teacher
Cadence Academy Preschool
07.2015 - Current
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Assisted and supervised 15 children through entire school day.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication regarding their child''s progress, fostering increased parental involvement in the educational process.
- Conducted regular parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress and areas of improvement, encouraging a collaborative approach to education.
- Incorporated play-based learning opportunities into daily routines, allowing students to explore new concepts while developing critical thinking skills through hands-on experiences.
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques when addressing behavioral issues, maintaining a respectful and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Utilized books, songs and games to engage students.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Enhanced preschoolers'' learning experiences by incorporating creative and interactive teaching methods in daily lessons.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Submitted weekly lesson plans.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Supported the social-emotional development of students by implementing lessons on empathy, communication skills, and conflict resolution.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Managed classroom materials efficiently, ensuring availability of necessary resources for daily activities and reducing waste.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Mentored new educators on effective teaching strategies, contributing to their professional development and success in the classroom.
- Prepared pre-class materials.
- Provided support for children with special needs or behavioral challenges, implementing personalized accommodations to promote inclusivity within the classroom setting.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
Homemaker
Self-employeed
05.2010 - 07.2015
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Education
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ04.2012
Skills
- Special Needs Support
- Creative Teaching Strategies
- Fine Motor Skills
- Sensory Integration
- Early Childhood Education
- Learning assessment skills
- Outdoor Learning
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Artistic Expression
- Social Skills Development
- Literacy development
- Parent Communication
- Lesson Planning
- Classroom Management
- Curriculum Planning
Certification
- Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Training - Date completed 11/8/2023 Validity Period 2 years
Timeline
Lead Preschool Teacher
Cadence Academy Preschool
07.2015 - Current
Homemaker
Self-employeed
05.2010 - 07.2015
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Phoenix