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Ms. May

Ms. May

West Palm Beach

Summary

Dynamic VPK Teacher with a proven track record at Wellington Preschool, excelling in curriculum development and child assessment. Expert in fostering language development and family engagement, I implement innovative, play-based strategies that enhance children's emotional and social growth. Committed to creating enriching learning environments that inspire young minds.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

VPK Teacher

Planet Kids
Lake Worth
11.2024 - 05.2025
  • Organized creative and fun activities, enhancing children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
  • Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
  • Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
  • Promoted language development skills through storytelling, singing songs and reading books aloud.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities related to early childhood education practices.
  • Participated in parent and teacher conferences as necessary to discuss student progress.

Lead VPK Dual Language Teacher

Wellington Preschool
Lake Worth
04.2013 - 05.2024
  • Developed age-appropriate activities designed to promote social skills and emotional growth.
  • Assisted in developing and implementing educational plans for VPK classrooms.
  • Provided feedback regarding student performance as part of the assessment process.
  • Developed relationships with families in order to better understand each child's unique needs.
  • Implemented behavior management strategies based on positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Organized and managed daily lesson plans that were developmentally appropriate for VPK students.
  • Collaborated with other teachers and staff members on curriculum planning and implementation.
  • Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
  • Incorporated music, art and theater into lesson planning.
  • Read stories to children and taught painting, drawing, and crafts.
  • Organized creative and fun activities, enhancing children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
  • Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL
05-2011

Associate of Arts - Education

Palm Beach State College
Lake Worth, FL
05-2007

Skills

  • Curriculum development
  • Lesson planning
  • Child assessment
  • Behavior management
  • Language development
  • Family engagement
  • Spanish as a second language lessons
  • Music implementation on every lesson (Guitar playing)

Certification

  • Staff Credential
  • VPK Instructor Emergent Literacy
  • VPK Director Credential
  • CPR and First Aid Certification
  • Music Together Certified Teacher

Timeline

VPK Teacher

Planet Kids
11.2024 - 05.2025

Lead VPK Dual Language Teacher

Wellington Preschool
04.2013 - 05.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Florida Atlantic University

Associate of Arts - Education

Palm Beach State College

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