PAIGE HAVILAND
Trumbull,CT
Summary
Energetic educator with proven skills in teaching diverse subjects. Keep classrooms organized and students on-task to facilitate effective learning. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Building Substitute Teacher
Newfield Elementary School
Stamford, CT
12.2023 - Current
- Planned and implemented lesson plans in accordance with state curriculum guidelines.
- Facilitated small group activities to promote learning among students.
- Assisted in developing student's critical thinking skills through discussion and problem solving.
- Assisted the Special Education classroom (K-2nd grade). Teaching methods and instructional materials to meet varying student needs and interests.
Lead Preschool Teacher
Goddard School
Fairfield, CT
08.2020 - 12.2023
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management
- 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
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures
- Improved academic performance by diversifying teaching techniques
- Adopted technological advancements that engaged and empowered children.
Youth Fitness and Wellness Coach
Wallingford Family YMCA
Wallingford, CT
01.2019 - 04.2019
- Built strong relationships with members to promote health, wellness and available services
- Monitored, tracked and reported on individual progress with wellness plans
- Provided individual health coaching to help clients optimize personal choices
- Developed and prepared low-fat, low-cholesterol and chemical-free meals
- Completed detailed nutritional assessments of each patient based on health history, medical conditions and energy requirements
- Collaborated with children to create nutrient-dense recipes and flexible meal templates to meet nutritional objectives.
Education
Master of Arts: (M.A.T)- Elementary Education -
Liberty University
12-2024
Bachelor of Arts: Interdisciplinary Studies -
Southern Connecticut State University
12-2018
Trumbull High School
06-2014
Skills
- Classroom management
- Lesson Development
- Team Leadership
- Microsoft Suite
- Differentiated Instruction
- Parent-Teacher Collaboration
- Child Development
- Behavioral Management
Accomplishments
- Named "Teacher of the Month" at The Goddard School in April, 2021.
- CPR Certification
- Completion of Early Childhood Consultation Partnership (ECCP)
- Passing Praxis Score of Social Studies Subtest (5004)
- Currently completing the Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects (5001)
- Completed education training and courses for Connecticut Office of Early Childhood
Timeline
Building Substitute Teacher
Newfield Elementary School
12.2023 - Current
Lead Preschool Teacher
Goddard School
08.2020 - 12.2023
Youth Fitness and Wellness Coach
Wallingford Family YMCA
01.2019 - 04.2019
Master of Arts: (M.A.T)- Elementary Education -
Liberty University
Bachelor of Arts: Interdisciplinary Studies -
Southern Connecticut State University
Trumbull High School
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