Nancy Serrano
Hammond,Indiana
Summary
Dedicated preschool teacher with over 30 years of experience in developmentally appropriate practices, lesson planning, and classroom management. Committed to fostering nurturing environments that promote emotional growth and teamwork among students.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Teacher
St. Casimir's Catholic School
Hammond, Indiana
08.2021 - Current
- Developed age-appropriate lesson plans for diverse learning styles.
- Created a nurturing environment to support children's emotional growth.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss student progress and needs.
- Implemented daily activities that promote social interaction and teamwork.
- Organized educational materials and resources for effective teaching.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate children's developmental milestones.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
- Assisted in providing a safe and secure environment for children.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated creative teaching techniques.
- Facilitated group play activities that encouraged collaboration among students.
- Attended professional development workshops to stay current on best practices for early childhood education.
- Administered assessments throughout the year to gauge student understanding of content material.
- Integrated multicultural themes into instruction plans to foster respect for diversity among students.
- Read stories to children and taught painting, drawing, and crafts.
- Integrated technology into lesson plans.
Kindergarten Assistant
St. Casimir Catholic School
Hammond, IN
08.1994 - Current
- Assisted with student supervision during playtime and lunchtime.
- Organized educational materials and resources for daily lessons.
- Maintained a clean and safe classroom environment for children.
- Participated in school events and activities to promote community engagement.
- Read stories aloud to the class, both for entertainment and educational purposes.
- Helped maintain a safe learning environment by monitoring student behavior at all times.
- Handled clerical duties, managed classrooms, and coordinated documents for teachers.
- Kept students safe in classroom and outside environments.
- Created an inviting atmosphere within the classroom by displaying artwork produced by the students.
Skills
- Developmentally appropriate practices
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Child assessment techniques
- Play-based learning strategies
- Early childhood education trends
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
St. Casimir's Catholic School
08.2021 - Current
Kindergarten Assistant
St. Casimir Catholic School
08.1994 - Current