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Work History
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ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
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Ms. Kristy

Kristen Chalifoux, Experienced Early Childhood Educator
Hull,MA

Summary

Devoted Early Childhood Educator with hands-on experience cultivating warm, nurturing learning environments. Proven track record of keeping children engaged with fun activities focused on promoting intellectual, emotional, and social development.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Playgroup Leader

Hull Family Network
Hull, MA
06.2023 - Current
  • Welcomed families to the new Hull Family Network space and facilitated playgroups, covering for the Program Coordinator while she was on medical leave, July '23
  • Led the Tuesday 0-4 Year Old Play and Learn group, September through December '23- offering a semi-structured opportunity for parents to play and learn with their children while meeting other parents from the community
  • Attended Tinker Training at the Boston Children's Museum (January 2024) and introduced the six week Tinker for 3-5 year old STEAM based playgroup, supporting preschool aged children and their parents or caregivers in developing and practicing tinkering skills including problem solving, developing fine motor skills, working together, and building resiliency

Preschool Teacher/Substitute Teacher

Seaside Montessori
Hull, MA
09.2021 - Current
  • Collaborate with colleagues on developing new classroom projects to meet a range of student interests and developmental needs.
  • Foster student reasoning, problem solving skills, independence, and resiliency.
  • Maintain daily records of activities including notes on individual and small group lessons completed and observations of students for assessment purposes.
  • Perform regular coordination with families in support of student learning processes.
  • Facilitate positive relationships between students and with other teachers.

First Grade Teacher

Duxbury Public School District
Duxbury, MA
09.2003 - 06.2008
  • Utilized differentiated instruction techniques including cooperative learning groups and flexible grouping arrangements.
  • Encouraged parental involvement by communicating regularly through phone calls, emails, newsletters and parent conferences.
  • Identified early signs of health concerns, emotional or developmental delays in students and followed up with parents to offer resources and referrals when appropriate.
  • Special Education Inclusion Classroom, 2004-07. Instructed 19-21 students each year, 4-6 of those on an IEP. Worked closely with Special Education Inclusion Teacher and Special Education Assistant daily to meet the range of needs and abilities.
  • Secured grant and helped create the Guided Reading Library, Chandler School.
  • Reading Curriculum Review Team Member and pilot classroom for Rigby Literacy
  • Mathematics Curriculum Review Team Member and pilot classroom for TERC Investigations Math Curriculum

Education

Master of Arts in Teaching - Early Childhood Development

Tufts University
Medford, MA
05-2002

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Management

Babson College
Babson Park, MA
05-1999

Skills

  • Friendly and Respectful
  • Classroom Organization
  • Early Childhood Knowledge
  • Fundraising Experience
  • Communication with Parents
  • Creative Lesson Planning
  • Current CPR and First Aid Training
  • Commitment to Professional Development
  • Analytical
  • Understanding of Business Fundamentals

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

  • Wellesley Community Children's Center, Preschool Teacher 1999-2002
  • JumpStart Team Leader, South End Head Start 2000-01
  • First Grade Teacher (1 yr position) Northborough Public Schools 2002-03
  • Nanny 2010-2015
  • Stay-at-home mom 2013-2021
  • Homeschool- Chalifoux Academy 2020-21, Liam Second Grade, Addie PreK
  • Part-time Child Care 2008-21

Volunteer Experience

  • Hull Tee Ball Coach 2016-2019
  • Co-Chair Hull Family Network Council 2015-2023
  • Kindergarten Teddy Bear Picnic Chair (Created the first annual Teddy Bear Picnic 2022, assisted the team 2023)
  • Co-Chair Jacobs School PTO Halloween Dance Fundraiser 2022, 2023
  • Room Mom: Hingham Nursery School 2018, 2019, Jacobs School 2018, 2021, 2022

Timeline

Playgroup Leader

Hull Family Network
06.2023 - Current

Preschool Teacher/Substitute Teacher

Seaside Montessori
09.2021 - Current

First Grade Teacher

Duxbury Public School District
09.2003 - 06.2008

Master of Arts in Teaching - Early Childhood Development

Tufts University

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Management

Babson College

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