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Remeika Talley

Alexandria,VA

Summary

Dynamic Preschool Teacher with a proven track record at Little Acorn Patch, skilled in classroom management and lesson planning. Fostered a nurturing environment that enhanced children's social skills and academic growth, utilizing play-based strategies and effective parent-teacher communication to boost engagement and learning outcomes.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Preschool Teacher

Little Acorn Patch
02.2020 - 09.2024
  • Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
  • Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
  • Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
  • Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom.
  • Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Boosted children''s social development by promoting positive interactions among peers through group activities and collaborative projects.
  • Strengthened communication skills among preschoolers through daily dialogue practice during circle time sessions.
  • Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
  • Assisted and supervised 15-20 children through entire school day.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Maintained accurate records of each child''s progress throughout the year using various documentation methods such as portfolios or tracking sheets.
  • Evaluated student performance regularly through observation, assessment tools, and parent-teacher conferences to ensure academic growth was being achieved consistently across all areas of development.
  • Assisted in the assessment of each student''s abilities, tailoring instruction to meet individual needs and learning styles.
  • Improved student behavior by implementing effective classroom management strategies and establishing clear expectations for conduct.
  • Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
  • Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
  • Increased parent involvement by effectively communicating with families about upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, and student progress reports.
  • Enhanced student reading skills by implementing engaging literacy activities and utilizing age-appropriate books.

Preschool Teacher's Assistant

Springfield Academy
10.2017 - 02.2020
  • Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
  • Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
  • Engaged and entertained children through recreational and educational activities.
  • Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.

Education

Medical Billing And Coding

Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PA

Early Childhood Care And Education

Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PA
02.2022

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Classroom organization
  • Child development
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Lesson planning
  • Early childhood education
  • Activity planning
  • Social skills development
  • Early childhood development
  • Age-appropriate curriculum
  • Daily schedule creation

Timeline

Preschool Teacher

Little Acorn Patch
02.2020 - 09.2024

Preschool Teacher's Assistant

Springfield Academy
10.2017 - 02.2020

Medical Billing And Coding

Penn Foster Career School

Early Childhood Care And Education

Penn Foster Career School
Remeika Talley