Patricia Scala
Montgomery,NY
Summary
Empathetic teacher with over 28 years of experience in early childhood education. Known for developing engaging lesson plans and fostering strong relationships with students and parents, and committed to individualized instruction and creating a positive classroom atmosphere.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Former Teacher (Semi retired) Now Substituting
Joyful Noise Pre School and Day Care
Morris Plains, New Jersey
09.1996 - Current
- Fostered a nurturing and safe environment for children to encourage learning.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning, as well as physical, social, and emotional development.
- Participated in workshops, training sessions, and conferences to improve educational skills.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Trained and mentored new staff on classroom management techniques.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Created and enforced a child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Facilitated daily activities to promote social skills and emotional development.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss children's progress and developmental needs.
- Mentored new teachers on effective teaching methods and classroom practices.
- Assisted in curriculum development aligned with state early childhood education standards.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
Education
CDA - Early Childhood Education
Learning Resource Center
Morris Plains, NJ10-1997
Skills
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Student assessment
- Curriculum development
- Communication strategies
- Parent engagement
- Time management
- Conflict resolution
- Relationship building
- Problem solving
- Collaborative teaching
- Motivating students
- Family involvement
- Empathy and patience
- Parent-teacher communication
- Positive role model and mentor
- Creative lesson planning
- Child development
- Professional development
- Team collaboration
- Mentoring new staff
- Creative problem solving
- Parent and student communication
- Social-emotional learning training
- Student motivation
- Flexible and adaptive
Affiliations
Volunteer, Rivers Edge Horse Rescue, New Jersey
Certification
CPR and First Aid Certified -American Heart Association
Timeline
Former Teacher (Semi retired) Now Substituting
Joyful Noise Pre School and Day Care
09.1996 - Current
CDA - Early Childhood Education
Learning Resource Center