Mimi Hakala
Tooele,UT
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated preschool teacher committed to active instruction and innovative learning resources to foster child development. In-depth knowledge of early childhood education with a focus on cultivating a safe and welcoming learning environment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Teacher
Montessori
12.2024 - Current
- Promote sensory development by providing access to different textures to a group of 12 children.
- Maintain well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Consult with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
Teaching Associate
After School Programs Inc.
05.2018 - 05.2020
- Taught small groups of students focused on specific parts of the coursework.
- Improved 50% of behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially acceptable options.
- Prepared lessons according to the course outline to convey all required material and deepen student understanding of the subject matter.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education/Sociology
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, COSkills
- Group and individual instruction
- Classroom management
- Student counseling
- Program development and management
- Early childhood education
- Professional caregiver
- Lesson planning
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Training in food handling preparation
- Activity planning
- Curriculum planning
- Afterschool program leadership
Summary of Qualifications
- Works with students individually to help them overcome specific learning challenges.
- Prepares students for standardized monitoring and tests required by the state.
- Develops and enforces classroom rules to teach children proper behavior.
- Adept at working with special needs children.
- Gives comprehensive instruction to teach students how to study and communicate with others.
Licenses
- Nevada Teacher's License
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
Montessori
12.2024 - Current
Teaching Associate
After School Programs Inc.
05.2018 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education/Sociology
Metropolitan State University of Denver
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