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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Morgan Lankford

Utica,Nebraska

Summary

Experienced with managing early childhood programs and leading educational teams. Utilizes innovative curriculum development and staff training to enhance learning outcomes. Knowledge of fostering supportive environments that promote growth and development for young children. Understanding that all children are different and using different techniques and strategies for all children is the upmost priority. Using my knowledge from my education and my prior experience to further the education for the children I will teach.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Para Early Childhood

Belmont Elementary
08.2024 - Current
  • Assessed teacher performance regularly through formal observations or evaluations, providing constructive feedback for improvement opportunities consistently throughout the year.
  • Created safe, engaging learning environments by adhering to strict health and safety guidelines for students, staff, and facilities.
  • Increased student enrollment through targeted marketing efforts and community outreach initiatives.
  • Implemented innovative teaching techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles among students within each classroom setting properly.
  • Enhanced teacher collaboration and performance through regular professional development workshops and trainings.

Working to improve learning with different teaching/learning strategies for each child. Collaboration is a huge performance done between the teachers. Having a positive attitude and outlook throughout the whole day no matter the circumstances. Working with the other teachers and staff to accommodate for each child and build on their strengths.

Daycare Teacher

SCC Child Development Center
08.2022 - 08.2024
  • Improved classroom management by implementing clear expectations, consistent routines, and age-appropriate rewards systems.
  • Oversaw daily transitions between various activities such as snack time, outdoor playtime, naptime ensuring smooth operation of daily schedule.
  • Documented behavior, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
  • Utilized positive reinforcement strategies to encourage appropriate behaviors among students while minimizing disruptions or conflicts.

Intentional learning and NAEYC is a huge integration at SCC Child Development Center. Describing it as not only watching children, but observing, taking notes on certain behaviors, working to fix errors and adjust to those who need a little extra help. Making internal relationships not only with the children but with the staff and other employees and working together to make it feel more comfortable and professional. There are so many things that go into being a teacher, especially with each age it is different. Knowing the age appropriate games, crafts, toys, books, room environments are best for each room.

  • Taught hand washing and proper use of utensils to promote good hygiene and etiquette habits.
  • Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
  • Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.

Daycare Teacher

Prairie Roots
10.2020 - 08.2022

Working at my first daycare, we strived to promote healthy classroom environments, working on problem solving, age-appropriate playing, and making those internal relationships and trust with teachers and students. I mainly worked with the toddler age (1-2) and helped with the other age groups if needed. Encouraging good behavior and intentional teaching and learning.

Cashier

Walmart
02.2018 - 05.2019
  • Operated cash register to record transactions accurately and efficiently.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Performed cash, card, and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
  • Assisted customers with inquiries and provided exceptional service, resulting in positive feedback from shoppers.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.

Education

Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Southeast Community College, Lincoln, Nebraska, NE
05-2023

Skills

  • Child Safety
  • Inclusive Practices
  • Parent Communication
  • Staff Management
  • Child Development
  • Classroom Management
  • Safety awareness
  • Lesson Planning
  • Classroom Organization
  • Motor Skill Development
  • Behavioral modeling

Timeline

Para Early Childhood - Belmont Elementary
08.2024 - Current
Daycare Teacher - SCC Child Development Center
08.2022 - 08.2024
Daycare Teacher - Prairie Roots
10.2020 - 08.2022
Cashier - Walmart
02.2018 - 05.2019
Southeast Community College - Associate of Arts, Early Childhood Education
Morgan Lankford