Nicole Stewart
Norfolk,VA
Summary
Goal-oriented, with 10 years of experience in the field of education. Committed to best-in-class care through individualized and personal treatment. Educated in special-education, with a bachelor's degree in Psychology- Child and Adolescent Development. 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
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Pre-K Teacher
Churchland Baptist Preschool & Kindergarten
Chesapeake, VA
08.2020 - 06.2022
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Identified signs of emotional and developmental problems in children and reported to parents.
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
- Individually taught and supervised 8-10 children in classroom each day
Substitute Teacher
Churchland Baptist Preschool & Kindergarten
Chesapeake, VA
11.2019 - 03.2020
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Co-Lead Teacher (Yearling Room)
Sunshine Child Development Center
North Kingstown, RI
06.2013 - 03.2015
Co-Lead Teacher (Toddler Room)
Sunshine Child Development Center
North Kingstown, RI
05.2012 - 06.2013
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters
- Fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities
- Prepared pre-class materials
- Submitted weekly lesson plans
Assistant Teacher (Toddler Room)
Sunshine Child Development Center
North Kingstown, RI
09.2010 - 05.2012
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters
- Fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology- Child And Adolescent Development
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH07.2020
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Special Education
Gordon College
Wenham, MASkills
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Group and individual instruction
- Early childhood education
- Child development
- Adept at working with special needs children
- Differentiated instruction
- Student progress reporting
- Interpersonal Communication
Additional Information
04/2015- 11/2019: I took a step back from working to have my son and continued to be a stay at home mom to him and our second child.
Timeline
Pre-K Teacher
Churchland Baptist Preschool & Kindergarten
08.2020 - 06.2022
Substitute Teacher
Churchland Baptist Preschool & Kindergarten
11.2019 - 03.2020
Co-Lead Teacher (Yearling Room)
Sunshine Child Development Center
06.2013 - 03.2015
Co-Lead Teacher (Toddler Room)
Sunshine Child Development Center
05.2012 - 06.2013
Assistant Teacher (Toddler Room)
Sunshine Child Development Center
09.2010 - 05.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology- Child And Adolescent Development
Southern New Hampshire University
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Special Education
Gordon College