Monica Vice
Lafayette,LA
Summary
Compassionate Pre-k four teacher with over nine years of experience in childcare. Fantastic at taking on new challenges. I have had success in monitoring safety, progress and growth while providing exciting, educational and welcoming classrooms. Committed to schedules and routines, I will prove my hard working positive attitude in no time! I am motivated to learn more each day. Able to build curriculum and help children reach learning goals. Thrive in maintaining positive relationships with parents and students. I will work hard every day to make sure students and staff are happy.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Teacher
Creative Minds Preschool Of Youngsville
Youngsville
03.2021 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
PreK Para Professional
Milton Elementary School
Milton
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Assisted students with diverse abilities, providing extra support and one-on-one attention when needed.
- Enhanced classroom management by creating a positive and nurturing environment for young learners.
- Helped establish routines that promoted safety, self-regulation, independence in young learners.
- Aided in preparing materials for daily lessons, allowing lead teacher more time focusing on instructional planning.
Lead Pre-K Teacher
Kids Only 2 Preschool
02.2016 - 05.2020
- Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress.
- Build relationships and bond with parents and students in order to maintain a healthier classroom.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- I like to include culture, songs, dance, and even play into our daily learning!
- Everyday I thrive in maintaining a positive, patient, work environment.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- If I am facing any behavior challenges I look for all the different ways I can help redirect the child.
- Redirection works!
- Used classroom observations to create written assessments of student performance. I have experience with TS Gold.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Have worked with all age groups at the center. I love the differences in each child!
Daycare Baby Teacher
Creative Learning
08.2013 - 01.2015
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive relationships
- Cared and nurtured for the infants.
- Spent time talking to the infants and building language and social and emotional skills
- Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating, and playing.
- Held the infants anytime it was needed.
Education
Preschool CDA - Child Development Associate
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL4 2018
Skills
- Thought out Teaching Methods
- Early Childhood Education
- Group and individual instruction
- Child Supervision
- Child development
- Classroom Management
- Relationship development
- Team management
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
Creative Minds Preschool Of Youngsville
03.2021 - Current
PreK Para Professional
Milton Elementary School
08.2020 - 05.2021
Lead Pre-K Teacher
Kids Only 2 Preschool
02.2016 - 05.2020
Daycare Baby Teacher
Creative Learning
08.2013 - 01.2015
Preschool CDA - Child Development Associate
University of Florida