Natalia Shutova
North Andover,MA
Summary
Accomplished Preschool Lead Teacher with a proven track record at Day Care North Shore Stars, excelling in creating engaging curriculums and fostering a nurturing environment. Skilled in classroom management and bilingual communication, I significantly enhanced student self-esteem and academic progress. Expert in safety precautions and parent-teacher relations, I consistently deliver positive outcomes in early childhood education.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Lead Teacher
Day Care North Shore Stars
Swampscott, MA
04.2022 - Current
- Planned and prepared activities for preschool students.
- Assisted and supervised up to 16 children through entire school day.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers, offering guidance on lesson planning, classroom management techniques, and parent communication strategies.
- Reviewed facility environment, removed concerns and optimized for children's safety.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
Preschool Lead Teacher
Day Care Center Teremok
Swampscott, MA
09.2010 - 09.2020
- Planned and prepared activities for 2.9-5 years old students.
- Built strong relationships with parents, providing regular updates on student progress and addressing concerns promptly.
- Promoted a positive classroom environment, fostering respect, empathy, and teamwork among students.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Allowed for ample outdoor time in schedule each day.
- Assisted and supervised up to 20 children through entire school day.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
Certified Child Care Assistant
Family Child Care Teremok
Swampscott, MA
12.2004 - 09.2010
- Working in classroom with up to 10 kids
- Planned and prepared activities for 1-5 years- old students.
- Provided open and loving environment where children direct learning process.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Administered assessments for each child and tracked results.
- Assisted in daily activities to support development of social and cognitive skills.
- Organized playtime activities for fostering creativity and teamwork.
- Ensured safety by consistently monitoring children during indoor and outdoor activities.
- Engaged children in educational games, nurturing love for learning.
- Prepared healthy snacks to promote good nutrition and healthy habits.
- Provided emotional support, building trust with children and parents.
- Facilitated arts and crafts sessions to develop fine motor skills.
- Supervised outdoor play to ensure physical activity and safety.
Education
Non -degree - Program Administration For Early Childhood
Fisher College
Boston, MA05.2024
Bachelor Of Arts In Early Childhood Education - Pedagogy And Methodology of Primary School Educati
Socio-Pedagogical Academy
City Of Niznij Tagil, Russia06.1996
Skills
- Documentation and record keeping
- Safety precautions
- Parent-teacher communication
- Creative teaching strategies
- First aid and CPR
- Classroom management
- Activity planning
- Bilingual in language
- Organizational and planning skills
- Age-appropriate curriculum
- Numbers and alphabet lessons
- Teamwork and collaboration
Timeline
Preschool Lead Teacher
Day Care North Shore Stars
04.2022 - Current
Preschool Lead Teacher
Day Care Center Teremok
09.2010 - 09.2020
Certified Child Care Assistant
Family Child Care Teremok
12.2004 - 09.2010
Non -degree - Program Administration For Early Childhood
Fisher College
Bachelor Of Arts In Early Childhood Education - Pedagogy And Methodology of Primary School Educati
Socio-Pedagogical Academy