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Nisha Patel-Laroche

Lilburn,GA

Summary


Experienced early childhood educator with strong focus on creating engaging, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate learning environments. Skilled in curriculum design, classroom management, and fostering positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues. Known for adaptability, teamwork, and achieving desired educational outcomes. Consistently reliable and responsive to changing classroom needs.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Substitute Teacher

Ps and Qs Staffing Agency
01.2018 - Current
  • Assisted lead teacher in the development of age-appropriate lesson plans that addressed diverse learning styles and abilities.
  • Supported the emotional well-being of each child through empathetic listening, guidance, and conflict resolution skills.
  • Increased student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects within the curriculum.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively, fostering a positive learning environment for all students.
  • Encouraged creativity among students by introducing various art mediums and techniques during free play time.

Preschool Teacher

Easter Seals of North GA
01.2022 - 12.2024
  • Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
  • Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
  • Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
  • Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom.
  • Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Boosted children''s social development by promoting positive interactions among peers through group activities and collaborative projects.
  • Assisted and supervised 20 children through entire school day.
  • Improved student behavior by implementing effective classroom management strategies and establishing clear expectations for conduct.
  • Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Care And Education

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL
05-2009

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Adaptable
  • Relationship building and management
  • Student engagement
  • Classroom organization
  • Behavior management
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Creativity in teaching
  • Lesson planning
  • Activity planning
  • Special education

Certification

  • Paraprofessional Educator License – GA Department of Education.
  • First Aid Certification - American Red Cross.

Timeline

Preschool Teacher

Easter Seals of North GA
01.2022 - 12.2024

Substitute Teacher

Ps and Qs Staffing Agency
01.2018 - Current
  • Paraprofessional Educator License – GA Department of Education.
  • First Aid Certification - American Red Cross.

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Care And Education

University of Central Florida
Nisha Patel-Laroche