Raeann Reyes
Morrison,IL
Summary
Passionate teacher skilled in social skill building, differentiated instruction, and behavior management. Committed to creating a supportive and engaging classroom that fosters children's social-emotional development.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Teacher
St. Mary's Catholic Grade School
Sterling, Illinois
08.2025 - Current
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
- Developed professional relationships with parents, teachers, directors and therapists.
- Created and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum addressing learning styles.
Preschool Teacher's Assistant
St. Mary's Catholic Grade School
Sterling, Illinois
08.2023 - 08.2025
- Maintained safe, clean and constantly supervised play environment.
- Helped prepare preschool-aged children for future education by working with groups and individuals in classroom environments.
- Maintained clean, well-kept classroom to encourage children to create, explore and play with confidence.
- Supported lead teacher with daily classroom activities.
- Maintained and cleaned nap mats by making minor repairs and wiping down.
- Supervised students outside classroom during recess, lunch, and breaks.
- Instructed and assisted students during craft activities.
- Backed up lessons with personal support, small group instruction and hands-on activities.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Illinois State University
Normal, IL05-2026
Skills
- Social skill building
- Play-based learning approaches
- Social-emotional learning
- Curriculum planning
- Parent communication
- Differentiated instruction
- Calm and patient
- Behavior management
- Child safety procedures
- Classroom organization
- Classroom management
- Empathy and compassion
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
St. Mary's Catholic Grade School
08.2025 - Current
Preschool Teacher's Assistant
St. Mary's Catholic Grade School
08.2023 - 08.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Illinois State University