Nancy Schock
Early Childhood Educator
Northfield,MN
Summary
Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
42
42
years of post-secondary education
7
7
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Lead Toddler Teacher
Little Village Early Learning Center
Dundas, MN
04.2022 - Current
- Developed age appropriate activities and programs for children 18 months to 33 months
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
Nutrition Monitor
Child Care & Nutrition Inc
Ivanhoe, United States
09.2019 - Current
- Managed over 115 in home childcare providers inquiries and concerns
- Maintained systems for menu management and nutritional data for in home daycare
- Established and maintained thorough and updated nutritional information, for CACFP and MDE
- Conducted thorough reviews of operations to devise and deploy improvement strategies.
- Restructured procedures through coordination with compliance director to create and execute projects.
Lead Early Toddler Teacher
Head Start
Northfield, MN
09.2018 - 03.2019
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently
Infant Teacher
Northfield Montessori
Northfield, MN
02.2017 - 02.2018
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Adhered to parent preferences and legal requirements for feeding breast milk, formula and solids to infants.
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Kept classroom and feeding areas clean, neat and safe.
- Promoted development of social, emotional and communication skills in infants.
Job Coach
Vocational Support Services
Apple Valley, MN
10.2016 - 02.2017
- Counseled clients one-on-one regarding current situation, desires, aptitudes, education and employment history.
- Attended job fairs and visited classrooms to provide wide range of information to prospective job seekers.
- Kept detailed records of individual histories, scores and documents.
- Worked with job seekers to determine job targets based on skills and personality.
Owner/Operator/Manager
Nan's In Home Childcare
Lakeville, MN
08.2004 - 09.2016
- Founded and managed Childcare business
- Kept detailed records of daily progress to identify and correct areas needing improvement.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play and instruction.
Education
Associate - Early Childhood Development
Rasmussen College
Lake Elmo, MN 09.2018 - 09.2022
High School Diploma -
Hibbing High School
Hibbing, MN 09.1984 - 06.2022
Skills
Child care (10 years)Teaching (10 years)Microsoft Excel
Teaching Experience
Arts, crafts and games
Group and individual instruction
Interactive lesson plans
Storytelling and crafts
Certification
Microsoft Word
Timeline
Lead Toddler Teacher
Little Village Early Learning Center
04.2022 - Current
Nutrition Monitor
Child Care & Nutrition Inc
09.2019 - Current
Associate - Early Childhood Development
Rasmussen College
09.2018 - 09.2022
Lead Early Toddler Teacher
Head Start
09.2018 - 03.2019
Infant Teacher
Northfield Montessori
02.2017 - 02.2018
Job Coach
Vocational Support Services
10.2016 - 02.2017
Owner/Operator/Manager
Nan's In Home Childcare
08.2004 - 09.2016
High School Diploma -
Hibbing High School
09.1984 - 06.2022