Michelle LaMotte
Fort Myers,FL
Summary
Dedicated Early Childhood Educator with experience as a Special Needs Educational Paraprofessional. Enhanced learning environments through developmentally appropriate activities that supported children's growth and fostered positive relationships with families. Committed to making a meaningful impact in the lives of others.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Exploratorium Teacher
Creative World Schools Estero
Estero, Florida
11.2024 - 08.2026
- Conceptualize, design, and implement monthly themed environments and large-scale visual displays that enhance curriculum experiences and create an engaging, welcoming learning space for children and families.
- Plan and implement engaging, developmentally appropriate learning experiences for preschool-aged children across literacy, mathematics, science, social-emotional development, creative arts, and iSTEAM.
- Develop hands-on, inquiry-based investigations that encourage children to explore, question, problem-solve, and communicate their ideas.
- Create and maintain engaging learning environments, including dramatic play areas, sensory experiences, learning centers, and interactive classroom displays.
- Differentiate activities to support individual learning needs, developmental levels, and interests.
- Incorporate Florida VPK learning standards and early childhood best practices into daily instruction and curriculum planning.
- Foster a nurturing, inclusive classroom environment that promotes independence, collaboration, creativity, and confidence.
- Communicate regularly with families regarding children’s learning, classroom experiences, and developmental progress.
- Document children’s learning through observations, photographs, work samples, and classroom documentation.
- Extended the Exploratorium program into toddler classrooms on a weekly basis, providing developmentally appropriate iSTEAM experiences designed to introduce young learners to early concepts in science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics.
Young Toddler Teacher
Creative World School
Estero
06.2023 - 11.2024
- Develop and implement age-appropriate lesson plans weekly for the children in my care
- Created and maintained a safe, nurturing, stimulating environment that supported children's emotional and developmental needs
- Create and maintain a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment
- Established positive relationships with parents and families to foster communication and collaboration in children's learning
- Encourage children to interact with each other and participate in group activities appropriately
- Establish positive relationships with parents and families
- Encouraged children to interact and participate in group activities, promoting social skills and teamwork
Educational Paraprofessional (ESE)
Lee County School District
San Carlos Park
11.2012 - 09.2023
- Provide one-on-one instruction to students
- Supported classroom teacher in implementing engaging activities to enhance student learning
- Created a welcoming classroom environment to enhance student engagement
- Reinforce lesson plans
- Enhanced student learning by actively engaging with lesson content
- Prepared and maintained classroom environment to facilitate effective learning experiences
- Provided positive reinforcement to students, promoting behavioral improvements and fostering a supportive classroom atmosphere
- Assist students in libraries, cafeteria, and all enrichment classes
Education
Estero High School
Estero, FLSkills
- iSTEAM integration
- Early childhood education
- Inquiry-based learning
- Hands-on Learning
- Assessment techniques
- Classroom management
- Child safety protocols
- Positive Discipline
- Family engagement
- Student-centered learning
Activities
Vice President of SWFL Vendors For a Cause, a local non-profit organization that fundraises for local charities that give back to our community.
Timeline
Exploratorium Teacher
Creative World Schools Estero
11.2024 - 08.2026
Young Toddler Teacher
Creative World School
06.2023 - 11.2024
Educational Paraprofessional (ESE)
Lee County School District
11.2012 - 09.2023
Estero High School