Nicole Spahr
Cleveland,OH
Summary
Accomplished Lead Pre-K Teacher with a proven track record at Natures Way Child Care Center, enhancing student engagement through creative teaching strategies and fostering strong parent-teacher communication. Expert in early childhood education and classroom management, significantly boosting learning outcomes. Collaborates effectively with colleagues to develop comprehensive curricula, ensuring a cohesive educational experience. Creative and energetic Early Childhood Education professional devoted to offering diverse activity plans and experiential learning opportunities to enhance individual development. Friendly, supportive and motivated with strong desire to promote student potential. Offering 20 years of experience with passion for building strong rapport with faculty, students and caregivers.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Pre-K Teacher
Natures Way Child Care Center
Cleveland, OH
05.2013 - Current
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Organized extracurricular activities for students, promoting social-emotional growth and fostering a sense of community within the school.
- Implemented creative teaching methods to make lessons more engaging, leading to higher levels of student interest and participation.
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating various learning styles and strategies in lesson planning.
- Collaborated with colleagues on curriculum development and instructional best practices, contributing to a cohesive learning experience for students across grade levels.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- 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.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Increased parental involvement through regular communication, resulting in a stronger support system for student success.
Assistant Pre-K Teacher
Lakewood Hospital Childcare Center
Lakewood, OH
01.2004 - 02.2009
- Assisted lead teacher in the planning and implementation of daily lesson plans, ensuring alignment with state standards and curriculum objectives.
- Provided ongoing feedback to students on their work, helping them set goals for improvement and celebrate successes.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to create interdisciplinary lessons, enhancing student understanding of complex topics.
- Organized snack time and nap hours.
- Delivered clear, concise instructions to children to aid in each student's decision-making.
- Assessed student performance to evaluate progress and development.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
Education
No Degree - Elementary Education
Ashland University
Ashland, OHHigh School Diploma -
Fairview High School
Fairview Park OH06.1995
Skills
- Child Supervision
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Nutrition and Health
- Creative Teaching Strategies
- Documentation And Reporting
- Group and individual instruction
- Motor Skill Development
- Early Childhood Education
- Classroom Management
- Classroom Organization
- Positive Reinforcement
- Social Skills Development
- Lesson Planning
- Activity Planning
- Child Development
- Curriculum Planning
- Performance Improvement
- Child CPR and First Aid
- Organizational and Planning Skills
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
- Emotional Support and Development
- Supervising Classroom Activities
- Student Engagement and Development
- Fine Motor Skill Development
Certification
CDA in Preschool
CDA in Preschool
I have had my CDA in Preschool for 5 years. It has helped me with how I perform in the classroom and helps me with my daily responsibilities as teacher.
Timeline
Lead Pre-K Teacher
Natures Way Child Care Center
05.2013 - Current
Assistant Pre-K Teacher
Lakewood Hospital Childcare Center
01.2004 - 02.2009
No Degree - Elementary Education
Ashland University
High School Diploma -
Fairview High School