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Patricia Cecil

Abingdon,USA

Summary

Dedicated educator with expertise in fostering emotional, social, and academic growth in young children. Proficient in developmental stages and creating safe, nurturing environments that enhance learning outcomes. Committed to integrating educational strategies with health and wellness techniques to support holistic development.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Special Education Teacher

Menta Academy of Galesburg
Galesburg, IL
08.2024 - Current
  • Adapted curriculum materials as needed to meet individualized student needs.
  • Collaborated with other educators and professionals to design instructional plans.
  • Established positive relationships with students and their families.
  • Collaborated closely with related services providers such as speech therapists.
  • Facilitated small group instruction tailored for individual student needs.

Preschool Teacher

West Central Illinois Head Start
Galesburg, IL
09.2023 - 08.2024

Lead Teacher

West Central Community Services Head Start
Galesburg, IL
08.2016 - 07.2023
  • Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning, following approved curricula.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Administered assessments for each child and tracked results.
  • Identify children showing signs of emotional, developmental, or health-related problems and discuss them with supervisors, parents or guardians, and child development specialists.
  • Established positive communication with parents in daily conversations and formal conferences.

Lead Teacher

Creative Childhood Center
Galesburg, IL
11.2008 - 06.2016
  • Developed weekly lessons plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
  • Plan and supervise field trips, visits by guests, or other activities and guide students in learning from those activities.
  • Maintain well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
  • Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
  • Established positive relationships with students and families.

Elementary Teacher

Christ The King School
Manville, NJ
08.2001 - 06.2008
  • Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
  • Prepared and administered grade -specific tests and examinations regulated by school to monitor students' growth and report progress to parents.
  • Pursued professional development during summer months to maintain certification and extend skills.
  • Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.

Preschool Teacher

Kiddie Academy
Hillsborough, NJ
05.1998 - 07.2001
  • Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
  • Teach basic skills, such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, personal hygiene, and social skills.
  • Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
  • Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.

Education

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Elementary Education/ Early Childhood

Kutztown University
Kutztown, PA
12.1992

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Instructional planning
  • Parent communication
  • Behavior management
  • Group facilitation
  • Professional development
  • Special education collaboration
  • Play-based learning

Certification

  • Learning Behavior Specialist 1 Endorsement, 9/24/2024, Illinois State Board of Education
  • Professional Educator License Elementary Education, 01/01/23, Illinois State Board of Education, 2640005
  • Elementary School Teacher Standard Certificate, 01/01/93, NJ Dept. of Education, 00124514
  • Elementary/Early Childhood Professional Certificate, 01/01/93, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, 93-001188

Timeline

Special Education Teacher

Menta Academy of Galesburg
08.2024 - Current

Preschool Teacher

West Central Illinois Head Start
09.2023 - 08.2024

Lead Teacher

West Central Community Services Head Start
08.2016 - 07.2023

Lead Teacher

Creative Childhood Center
11.2008 - 06.2016

Elementary Teacher

Christ The King School
08.2001 - 06.2008

Preschool Teacher

Kiddie Academy
05.1998 - 07.2001

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Elementary Education/ Early Childhood

Kutztown University

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