Michelle Welch
San Diego,CA
Summary
Caring preschool teacher who creates fun environment, incorporating educational programs that assist in child development. Passionate about motivating and inspiring children to learn and grow. Organized, takes initiative and collaborates with other team members. Caring and knowledgeable early childhood educator dedicated to building foundation of learning and promoting life-long education. Boosts learning by managing classrooms and organizing spaces to be welcoming and secure. Delivers comprehensive support to children by building productive relationships with parents and fellow teachers.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Assistant Teacher
Eastlake Children's Center
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Documented each child's progress through ongoing assessment tools such as anecdotal records or portfolios
- Assisted lead teacher in planning and implementing age-appropriate curriculum for preschool students
- Owned maintenance and housekeeping duties of classrooms, common-use areas, and playgrounds
- Collaborated with other staff members to develop school-wide events and activities
- Supervised children during indoor and outdoor playtime to ensure their safety and well-being
- Communicated with parents about their children's progress through daily reports, parent-teacher conferences, and informal conversations
Preschool Assistant Teacher
Redeemer Luthern Preschool
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Created fun and engaging learning activities that focused on cognitive, physical, social, and emotional development
- Liaised with director to plan parent-teacher conferences and student evaluations
- Promoted attractive, well-kept classroom, encouraging creativity, exploration and decision-making by children
- Maintained positive learning environment with well-organized classrooms and content
- Assessed child's developmental needs, reporting progress or delays to facilitate proper intervention
- Assisted in implementing daily lesson plans and classroom activities
Behavioral Technician
STAR's of Ca
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Worked one on one with a 9 year old boy with autism in a elementary school setting
- Monitored his daily behavior recording his progress and decline in school learning and activity
- Created daily reading and writing lessons
- Wrote a daily progress report
Program Assistant
Casa Treatment Center
01.2014 - 12.2021
- Compiled resources and arranged schedules to support program goals
- Coordinated internal events, staff meetings and presentations
- Made sure clients daily needs were meant
- Responded promptly to inquiries from prospective participants via email or phone calls
- Identified user and employee educational requirements and training needs
- Observed client self administering of medications
- Did all staff and employees testing required
Education
3 Units of Early Childhood Education -
Southwestern College
Chela Vista, Ca06.2024
12 Units in Early Childhood Education -
Oxnard College
Oxnard, Ca05.2023
Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Lesson implementation
- Gross Motor Skills Development
- Music and Movement
- Creative Teaching Strategies
- Organizational Skills
- Curriculum Planning
- Child Development Knowledge
- Lesson Planning
- Excellent Communication
Timeline
Preschool Assistant Teacher
Eastlake Children's Center
01.2024 - 12.2024
Preschool Assistant Teacher
Redeemer Luthern Preschool
01.2023 - 12.2023
Behavioral Technician
STAR's of Ca
01.2021 - 12.2021
Program Assistant
Casa Treatment Center
01.2014 - 12.2021
3 Units of Early Childhood Education -
Southwestern College
12 Units in Early Childhood Education -
Oxnard College