Michelle Ensley
Lincoln,CA
Summary
Offering strong foundation in educational principles and passion for teaching, ready to thrive in learning-focused environment. Delivers understanding of student engagement techniques and classroom management, paired with effective communication skills. Ready to use and develop these skills in an Early Education role.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Summer Camp Teacher, Early Childhood Education
Knox Playschool
07.2019 - 07.2019
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans, promoting a well-rounded educational experience for campers.
- Implemented creative arts and crafts projects, encouraging self-expression among camp attendees while also reinforcing core academic concepts.
- Increased camper retention rate by delivering memorable lessons tailored to the interests of each individual child.
- Developed strong relationships with campers, fostering a sense of trust and camaraderie within the group dynamic.
- Assisted camp director in developing innovative curriculum, resulting in higher camper satisfaction rates.
- Managed daily classroom operations efficiently, adhering to established schedules and maintaining a safe environment at all times.
- Received positive feedback from campers and parents alike, resulting in a strong reputation for delivering high-quality summer camp experiences.
- Implemented hands-on learning experiences to foster a fun and engaging summer camp atmosphere.
- Designed age-appropriate activities that catered specifically towards each group''s developmental level.
- Maintained open lines of communication with parents, providing frequent updates on their child''s progress throughout the summer program.
- Planned and delivered interactive crafts and activities to groups of 15 kids.
- Modeled appropriate behavior to help children develop decision making, problem-solving and other essential life skills.
- Built positive and productive relationships with students and parents to further program objectives and overall success.
Substitute Teacher, Early Childhood Education
Knox Playschool
08.2018 - 03.2019
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Enhanced classroom management by implementing positive reinforcement strategies and maintaining clear expectations for behavior.
- Supervised lunchtime and recess activities.
- Promoted a collaborative learning environment through group projects and peer-to-peer activities, fostering teamwork and communication skills.
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving skills through project-based learning activities.
- Provided substitute teaching services across multiple classrooms, maintaining educational continuity in absence of regular teachers.
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
- Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain positive learning environment.
Substitute Teacher, Early Childhood Education
Menlo Children Center
09.2019 - 02.2020
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Boosted student engagement with interactive lessons, incorporating real-world examples and hands-on activities.
- Enhanced student engagement by implementing interactive teaching methods.
- Improved learning outcomes with tailored instruction for diverse student needs.
- Adapted quickly to different classroom settings and teaching assignments, demonstrating flexibility and resourcefulness.
- Provided substitute teaching services across multiple classrooms and ages, maintaining educational continuity in absence of regular teachers.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Enhanced classroom management by implementing positive reinforcement strategies and maintaining clear expectations for behavior.
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
Education
No Degree - Early Childhood Education
Canada College
Redwood City, CANo Degree - Art History
University of California, Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CASkills
- Classroom management
- Adaptable
- Student engagement
- Positive reinforcement
- Relationship building and management
- Group and individual instruction
- Creativity in teaching
- Lesson plan implementation
Certification
CPR
Mandated Reporter
Timeline
Substitute Teacher, Early Childhood Education
Menlo Children Center
09.2019 - 02.2020
Summer Camp Teacher, Early Childhood Education
Knox Playschool
07.2019 - 07.2019
Substitute Teacher, Early Childhood Education
Knox Playschool
08.2018 - 03.2019
No Degree - Early Childhood Education
Canada College
No Degree - Art History
University of California, Santa Cruz
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