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Michelle Epstein

Randolph Township,NJ

Summary

Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Preschool Teacher

Little Village Country Day School
Randolph Township, NJ
08.2021 - Current
  • Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
  • Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
  • Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
  • Utilized books, songs and games to engage students.
  • Prepared pre-class materials.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
  • Planned educational opportunities based on children's interests.

Paraprofessional

Ironia Elementary School
Randolph, NJ
09.2018 - 03.2020
  • Oversaw special needs students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
  • Encouraged dynamic and pleasant educational environment by promoting both gentle discipline and cooperation.
  • Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom.

Preschool Co-Teacher

Joyful Noise Preschool And Daycare
Morris Plains, NJ
08.2015 - 06.2018
  • Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support to maintain student progress and development.
  • Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes, consistently noting successful ideas and identifying areas for improvement.
  • Kept records of student progress for teachers and parents by making notes on details such as behavior, grades, comprehension and personal growth.

Skills

  • Interdisciplinary team collaboration
  • Educational assistance
  • Social development and integration
  • Special education
  • Classroom management
  • Schedule Management
  • Activity Planning
  • Group and individual instruction

Certification

CPR and AED certification

CDA certification

Timeline

Lead Preschool Teacher

Little Village Country Day School
08.2021 - Current

Paraprofessional

Ironia Elementary School
09.2018 - 03.2020

Preschool Co-Teacher

Joyful Noise Preschool And Daycare
08.2015 - 06.2018

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