Rebekah Vanderflught

PreK/Lead Preschool Teacher

Kensington School

07.2016 - Current

Assisted and supervised 20 children through entire school day.
Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication regarding their child''s progress, fostering increased parental involvement in the educational process.
Incorporated play-based learning opportunities into daily routines, allowing students to explore new concepts while developing critical thinking skills through hands-on experiences.
Utilized positive reinforcement techniques when addressing behavioral issues, maintaining a respectful and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.
Utilized books, songs and games to engage students.
Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
Enhanced preschoolers'' learning experiences by incorporating creative and interactive teaching methods in daily lessons.
Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
Submitted weekly lesson plans.
Supported the social-emotional development of students by implementing lessons on empathy, communication skills, and conflict resolution.
Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop curriculum and share best practices, improving overall classroom effectiveness.
Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
Mentored new educators on effective teaching strategies, contributing to their professional development and success in the classroom.
Provided support for children with special needs or behavioral challenges, implementing personalized accommodations to promote inclusivity within the classroom setting.
Attended professional development workshops regularly, staying up-to-date with current early childhood education trends and techniques for enhanced instruction quality.
Implemented a variety of assessment tools to track student progress and adjust instruction accordingly, leading to improved learning outcomes.
Fostered a nurturing and inclusive classroom environment where all students felt comfortable participating and sharing ideas.
Promoted strong literacy skills by incorporating reading activities throughout the day, laying a solid foundation for future academic achievement.
Enhanced classroom efficiency by streamlining daily routines and procedures, saving valuable instructional time for academic learning opportunities.
Developed a comprehensive assessment system to track preschoolers'' progress in key developmental areas, using data-driven instruction to tailor lesson plans accordingly.
Empowered students as leaders by assigning age-appropriate responsibilities within the classroom community, fostering independence and self-confidence among preschoolers.
Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.

Summary

Overview

Work History

PreK/Lead Preschool Teacher

Preschool Teacher

Preschool Teacher

Education

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education

Skills

Certification

Timeline

PreK/Lead Preschool Teacher

Preschool Teacher

Preschool Teacher

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education

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