Natalie Collier
Evansville,IN
Summary
Compassionate and innovative toddler teacher skilled in classroom management and developmental assessment. Focused on creating inclusive learning experiences and maintaining open communication with parents to support each child's growth and learning journey.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
toddler teacher
Kid City USA
Evansville, Indiana
11.2025 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans for toddlers using age-appropriate materials.
- Facilitated daily activities that promoted social and emotional growth in children.
- Supervised playtime, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for all students.
- Communicated regularly with parents about children's progress and daily activities.
- Implemented classroom routines to foster a structured learning environment.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create inclusive educational experiences for all children.
- Organized educational games that encouraged cognitive development and teamwork skills.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of classroom materials and supplies.
- Encouraged creativity through art projects, music, storytelling, dramatic play.
- Assisted in potty training young children when needed.
- Collaborated with other teachers in planning lessons that were tailored to meet the needs of each child.
- Engaged parents in meaningful conversations about their child's growth and development.
- Supervised students during lunchtime and outdoor play periods as well as nap times.
- Provided support for children who had difficulty adjusting socially or emotionally within the group setting.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Adapted teaching methods according to individual needs in order to maximize learning potentials.
- Monitored toddlers' behavior closely to ensure safety at all times.
toddler teacher
kid city paradise
newburgh, IN
03.2020 - 02.2024
- Facilitated daily activities that promoted social and emotional growth in children.
- Developed engaging lesson plans for toddlers using age-appropriate materials.
- Supervised playtime, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for all students.
- Implemented classroom routines to foster a structured learning environment.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create inclusive educational experiences for all children.
- Organized educational games that encouraged cognitive development and teamwork skills.
- Collaborated with other teachers in planning lessons that were tailored to meet the needs of each child.
- Engaged parents in meaningful conversations about their child's growth and development.
- Supervised students during lunchtime and outdoor play periods as well as nap times.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Provided support for children who had difficulty adjusting socially or emotionally within the group setting.
- Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to early childhood education best practices.
- Monitored toddlers' behavior closely to ensure safety at all times.
- Established indoor and outdoor safe play environments for toddler-age children.
- Developed and implemented a variety of age-appropriate activities to stimulate physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development in toddlers.
- Incorporated sign language into daily routines in order to foster communication skills among nonverbal toddlers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bosse High School
Evansville Indiana05-2016
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Child supervision
- Behavior monitoring
- Classroom management
- Developmental assessment
- Early childhood education
- Parent communication
- Team collaboration
- Safety protocols
- Emotional support
- Creativity encouragement
- Conflict resolution
- Feedback delivery
- Inclusive practices
Timeline
toddler teacher
Kid City USA
11.2025 - Current
toddler teacher
kid city paradise
03.2020 - 02.2024
High School Diploma -
Bosse High School