Renee Emmert
Summary
In both Early Childhood Education and Special Education, a teacher must instruct students on more than academics. I am committed to creating an inclusive, anti-bias classroom where all students feel safe. I am committed to providing students with all possible accommodations and modifications as needed to foster learning. A safe and secure classroom is imperative to foster social-emotional growth. I believe in catering the classroom to accommodate all learning styles. I am committed and ready to lead and teach peers to help them gain knowledge in the field of Early Childhood and SPED.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Child and Youth Program Assistant (Leader Level)
Child Development Center East
09.2024 - Current
- Assisted in planning and implementing engaging activities for children (12- 24 monrhs) specifically through the Early Learning Matters (ELM) curriculum
- Supported educators in managing and organizing classroom environments and student behavior.
- Organized and maintained educational materials and supplies with documentation for programs per NAEYC and Air Force protocols
- Coordinated staff schedules and delegated tasks effectively among team members ensuring children ratios are maintained
Child and Youth Program Assistant
Child Development Center South
07.2023 - 09.2024
- Assisted in and implementing engaging activities for children (6 weeks-12 months) per the Early Learning Matters (ELM) curriculum
- Supported daily operations of programs at the Child Development Center.
- Participated in training through the Virtual Lab School (VLS) on infant, pre-toddler, and toddler education and Air Force regulations.
Nanny
Private
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Implemented routines to promote healthy habits and positive behavior for 3-month-old child.
- Supervised daily activities and ensured safety for child in private home.
- Assisted child with daily activities, such as dressing, bathing, and feeding.
- Engaged children in age-appropriate activities to encourage intellectual and motor skills development.
Sales Associate
Balfour Of Norman
07.2018 - 12.2021
- Beginning sales associate of local University parafenalia store.
- Promoted to lead register and began training new associates.
- Promoted to head of online sales and web design.
- Promoted to managerial duties, such as regular opening and closing, and running the store when superiors are away.
Virtual Student Teaching
Norman Public Schools
01.2021 - 05.2021
- McKinley Elementary School: Pre-K classroom over Zoom. Instruction included two whole groups and four small groups (each student only attended one) on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, with live lessons and five SeeSaw (or online) activities.
- Adams Elementary School: Kindergarten and first grade through a combination of live Zoom meetings and SeeSaw (or online) activities.
- Progressively gained responsibility in all aspects of the class until fully able to teach and run the virtual classroom.
Nanny
Private
08.2020 - 10.2020
- Supervised daily activities and ensured safety of child (1.5 years) post-pandemic in private home.
- Assisted children with daily activities, such as dressing, bathing, and feeding.
- Provided a safe environment for the children through supervision and guidance of their activities.
- Planned age-appropriate activities to help foster physical, mental, and emotional development.
Camp Counselor
Camp Benedictine
02.2019 - 04.2020
- Jobs included changing, feeding, and entertaining the campers while in our care.
- Supervised daily activities for indiviuals with special needs in a camp setting.
- Implemented safety protocols to maintain a secure environment for all participants.
- Monitored camper behavior and provided guidance to foster emotional well-being.
Student Teaching Practicum
University of Oklahoma Institute of Childhood Development
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Four to five hours of observation, interaction, and/or teaching completed each week of Fall semester to spring break of Spring semester (virtual for the remainder of the semester due to COVID-19).
- Placement was in the 2-year-old classroom for both semesters with a maximum of 12 students.
- Expectations included cleaning, preparing and distributing snacks, changing students (both clothes and diapers), observation, and interaction.
- Interaction included guided play and explorations, problem-solving, ensuring safety both indoors and outdoors, and teaching in small and whole group settings.
Student Teaching Practicum
Santa Fe South Elementary
OKC
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Completed 30 hours of observation of an urban school district in South Oklahoma City.
- Placement was focused on one student in second grade.
- The expectation of this placement was to be a shadow to the student and walk-through different parts of the school day with said student and complete daily journal log of the experience.
Student Teaching Practicum
Educare
OKC
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Completed 30 hours of observation and interaction of an early start classroom with an average of six students ranging from birth-2 years.
- Expectations of this practicum were to observe both students and teachers of the classroom, help with classroom duties such as clean-up, and interaction with students.
- Interaction was both indoor and outdoor with a larger group during integrated play time.
Education
Masters of Education - Special Education
University of Oklahoma
01-2023
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
University of Oklahoma
01-2021
Skills
- Child development knowledge
- Organization
- Problem solving
- Creativity
References
- Jerry Hatter, (405)-496-4753, jerry.m.hatter@gmail.com
- Izabel Christy, (405)-777-6305, izabelchristy1909@gmail.com
- Therese Troy, (405)-881-8132, theresacepeda@gmail.com,
- Mitchel Barker, (405)-590-0496, mcbark83@gmail.com
Certification
- Oklahoma State Department of Education Teaching Certificate: Early Childhood Education • Valid 7/1/2021-6/30/2026
Timeline
Child and Youth Program Assistant (Leader Level)
Child Development Center East
09.2024 - Current
Child and Youth Program Assistant
Child Development Center South
07.2023 - 09.2024
Nanny
Private
01.2022 - 07.2022
Virtual Student Teaching
Norman Public Schools
01.2021 - 05.2021
Nanny
Private
08.2020 - 10.2020
Student Teaching Practicum
University of Oklahoma Institute of Childhood Development
08.2019 - 03.2020
Student Teaching Practicum
Santa Fe South Elementary
08.2019 - 12.2019
Camp Counselor
Camp Benedictine
02.2019 - 04.2020
Student Teaching Practicum
Educare
01.2019 - 05.2019
Sales Associate
Balfour Of Norman
07.2018 - 12.2021
Masters of Education - Special Education
University of Oklahoma
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
University of Oklahoma
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