Polly Banks
Summary
Proven educator with extensive experience in early childhood development and classroom management, notably at USD 260 Derby Public Schools. Excelled in creating nurturing environments, fostering student engagement, and building strong parent-teacher relationships. Renowned for adaptability and effective communication, consistently achieving positive outcomes in student growth and emotional well-being. Compassionate Substitute Teacher with distinguished knowledge of child development. Skilled at working closely with students to maintain progression and control behavioral issues. Committed to keeping up with lesson plans while keeping classrooms fun.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
USD 260 Derby Public Schools
09.2019 - Current
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.
Home Child Care Provider
Self-employed
08.2012 - 08.2019
- Built strong relationships with parents through effective communication about their child''s progress and needs.
- Maintained clean and organized living and play areas to promote child health and safety.
- Developed engaging activities to help children learn and grow.
- Established and followed stable routine for children to meet emotional and developmental needs.
- Enhanced child development by implementing age-appropriate educational activities and playtime.
- Assisted with toileting, dressing and hygiene to meet child's personal needs.
- Implemented consistent routines for naptime, mealtime, and playtime, creating a structured environment conducive to learning.
Infant and Toddler Specialist
Child Start, Inc
02.2009 - 08.2012
- Followed all company policies and procedures to deliver quality work.
- Interpreted clients' needs and introduced services to fit specific requirements.
- Attended training programs to deepen professional skillset and assisted in training fellow store associates on existing and new training programs.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Development
Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, KS12.2003
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Adaptable
- Relationship building and management
- Student Engagement
- Positive Reinforcement
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Health and Safety Knowledge
- Parent Communication
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
USD 260 Derby Public Schools
09.2019 - Current
Home Child Care Provider
Self-employed
08.2012 - 08.2019
Infant and Toddler Specialist
Child Start, Inc
02.2009 - 08.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Development
Pittsburg State University
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