Michelle Moore
Prattville,AL
Summary
Preschool Teacher with engaging nature and enthusiasm for classroom education. Experienced and trained in varying teaching methods with goal to fulfill each student's individual learning needs.
Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead First Class Pre-K Teacher
Family Guidance Center Of Montgomery
08.2021 - Current
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Assisted and supervised 18 children through entire school day.
Lead Teacher Head Start
Mobile Community Action
08.2018 - 04.2021
- Guided student teachers and teaching aides in classroom management, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
Head Start Lead Teacher
Community Action Council of Howard County
08.2016 - 06.2018
- Created new lesson plans based on course objectives.
- Maintained a schedule of 18 mixed age group (3-5) class per week.
- Planned and executed activities to promote social, physical and cognitive development.
- Documented student attendance and progress against goals.
- Developed and taught lessons on relevant children's books, poems, movies and themes to promote student interest.
- Provided an open and loving environment where children could express themselves and direct their own learning.
- Reviewed facility environment, removed concerns and optimized for children’s safety.
- Administered assessments for each child and tracked results.
- Improved academic performance by diversifying teaching techniques.
- Completed documentation on individual children and teachers for recordkeeping.
- Met with parents to resolve conflicting educational priorities and issues.
Head Start Lead Teacher
Anne Arundel County Community Action Agency, Inc.
08.2015 - 05.2016
- Established clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
- Employed a broad range of instructional techniques to retain student interest and maximize learning.
- Communicated with peers, colleagues, administrators and parents to meet and exceed teaching goals.
- Identified areas of weakness with individual students and tailored lessons accordingly.
- Coordinated parent-teacher conferences 3 times during the school year.
- Conducted in-home visits to maintain student and family relationships and student performance standards.
- Used classroom observations to create written assessments of student performance.
- Worked with interdisciplinary team members to evaluate children's progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Monitored students' educational progress with individual charts and files.
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
Head start Teacher
Community Action agency of Central Alabama
07.2014 - 07.2015
- Fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities.
- Monitored students' educational progress with individual charts and files.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Identified signs of emotional and developmental problems in children and reported to parents.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time each day.
- Assisted and supervised 20 children through the entire school day.
- Coordinated parent-teacher conferences 3 times during the school year.
- Conducted in-home visits to maintain student and family relationships and student performance standards.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on the entire group.
- Established daily routines that were easy for the children to follow.
- Used classroom observations to create written assessments of student performance.
- Supervised students and enforced discipline during all Head Start activities.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time each day.
- Modified the general education curriculum for special-needs students based upon a variety of instructional techniques and technologies.
Licensed childcare provider
United States Army Family Childcare Fort Belvoir
09.2010 - 05.2014
- Offered well-balanced and nutritious menu options.
- Promoted good health by preparing meals with organic and natural ingredients.
- Encouraged good behaviors using the positive reinforcement method.
- Established a safe play environment for the children.
- Managed my Family child care home with [2] infants, [2] toddlers and preschoolers and [2] school-aged children.
- Administered medications and kept appropriate records.
- Engaged with children on an individual basis in a pleasant manner.
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and child care management.
- Monitored each student’s educational progress with individualized charts and files.
- Maintained a child-friendly environment with access to outdoor activities.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time each day.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on the entire group.
- Established daily routines that were easy for the children to follow.
- Used classroom observations to create written assessments of student performance.
Licensed Child Provider
New Hanover county
11.2004 - 06.2010
- Planned both long and short-range activities in accordance with curriculum objectives, developmentally appropriate practice and program philosophy.
- Met the emotional, social, physical and cognitive needs of each child.
- Encouraged and assisted other providers to contribute to curriculum planning.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Development
Kaplan University
Davenport, IA04.2015
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Development
Kaplan University
Davenport, Iowa02.2012
Skills
- Knowledge of behavioral disorders
- Literacy development
- Child assessment knowledge
- First aid and CPR
- Group and individual instruction
- Documentation and reporting
- Active Supervision training
- State Mandated Child Abuse and Neglect training
- Lexia LETRS Certified
- Teaching Strategies/GOLD training
- Head Start Experience
- Social skills development
- Classroom management
- Child development
- Parent communication
- Observational skills
References
Barbara Kelly
517 West Petain St
Prichard, Al 36610
251-525-2484
Rhonda Seabrook
909 Peachtree Street
Prattville, 36066
Tamika Scott
1761 Fulmer Road
Blythewood, SC 29016
Timeline
Lead First Class Pre-K Teacher
Family Guidance Center Of Montgomery
08.2021 - Current
Lead Teacher Head Start
Mobile Community Action
08.2018 - 04.2021
Head Start Lead Teacher
Community Action Council of Howard County
08.2016 - 06.2018
Head Start Lead Teacher
Anne Arundel County Community Action Agency, Inc.
08.2015 - 05.2016
Head start Teacher
Community Action agency of Central Alabama
07.2014 - 07.2015
Licensed childcare provider
United States Army Family Childcare Fort Belvoir
09.2010 - 05.2014
Licensed Child Provider
New Hanover county
11.2004 - 06.2010
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Development
Kaplan University
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Development
Kaplan University
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