RENEE SELLNER
Saint Paul,MN
Summary
Enthusiastic Lead Teacher brings 10+ years of experience in early childhood education. Passionate about child development and learning. Friendly, outgoing and adaptable in approach. Compassionate, creative and effective teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Teachers For Tomorrow
02.2023 - 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.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
Childcare Coordinator
Open Window Theatre
05.2023 - Current
- Developed comprehensive training programs for new hires, improving their skills and confidence in providing quality care services.
- Protected children and staff by maintaining strict standards of cleaning, sanitation and hygiene.
- Verified proper sign-in and sign-out procedures according to optimal security protections for children.
- Implemented policies, procedures, and systems to promote safe and healthy environment in compliance with state standards.
- Supervised childcare workers and oversaw facility to maintain a clean and safe environment
Box Office Associate
Open Window Theatre
04.2022 - Current
- Assisted patrons in choosing seats, guiding and recommending options via seating map.
- Provided information about current and future events at facility.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Printed tickets, checking accuracy of date, time and seat numbers before giving to patrons.
- Created and maintained reports of sold tickets and payments received.
- Balanced cash owed against number of tickets bought and took payment in exchange for ticket sales.
- Greeted over 100 patrons with smile and provided friendly, knowledgeable service.
Assistant Stage Manager
Open Window Theatre
08.2021 - Current
- Operate light and sound board
- Helped with actor, scene and prop blocking.
- Coordinated paperwork for stage manager and production team.
- Maintain tracking of prop and actor location and cues for casts of 6-50 actors including youth
- Step in and run complete rehearsal if Stage Manager is unavailable.
Logistic Support
National EMS Memorial Bike Ride
06.2015 - Current
- Coordinate multi-day safe travels for more than 30 bicyclists and 10 support staff through several states.
- Maintain accountability, and known whereabouts of each event participant.
- Established communication with sponsors and check point personnel.
- Performed safety checks at each check point.
Lead Teacher
Cornerstone Early Learning Center
11.2017 - 01.2023
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every studen.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Developed and optimized rich learning environment by capitalizing on diverse engagement strategies and enriching teaching techniques.
Assistant Teacher
Miniapple International Montessori
05.2017 - 11.2017
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Completed daily reports, meal count sheets and attendance logs.
- Assisted students with various needs from dressing for outside to bodily care routines.
Lead Teacher
KinderCare Education
08.2015 - 05.2017
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
- Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.
Board member
Bulldog Community Theatre
04.2012 - 02.2016
- Acted as treasurer
- Founding Member of organization
- Acted as Props master for two different shows
- Operated light and sound boards for entire runs of more than three shows.
Assistant Teacher
Jacob's Ladder
08.2013 - 08.2015
- Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support to maintain student progress and development.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
- Collaborated with instructor to assist lesson and curriculum planning efforts.
- Delivered group teaching in classroom setting and implemented individual student support.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management to maintain positive learning environment.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Completed daily reports, meal count sheets and attendance logs.
- Assisted students with various needs from putting on coats to go outside to daily bodily care routines.
- Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
Nanny
Multiple Families
09.2011 - 04.2013
- Help with before and after school routines for multiple families as well as all day care.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Prepared tasty, healthy meals for children to encourage good eating habits.
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor and cognitive skills.
- Supported children in play activities, meals and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Bathed, dressed and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
- Assisted children in dressing appropriately for day's activities.
- Organized extracurricular schedules for sports and classes and provided safe transportation to different events.
Quality Enhancement Specialist
In-Store Intelligence
11.2010 - 12.2012
- Audit sampling tables at Super Target; assess and provide feedback to improve tables
- Submit both visual and written results for customer review.
- Communicate results with leads at each store.
- manage three or more stores, each with three or more sample stations.
Nanny
Private Family Nanny
05.2008 - 09.2009
- Supported children in play activities, meals and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Prepared tasty, healthy meals for children to encourage good eating habits.
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor and cognitive skills.
- Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
- Coordinated field trips to local parks, fire stations and zoos.
- Organized extracurricular schedules for sports and classes and provided safe transportation to different events.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
Personal Care Attendant
Lifeworks Service
08.2004 - 08.2008
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments and shopping trips.
- Established daily routines with clients.
- Communicate with parents and other caregivers.
Education
CDA Program
Rasmussen College
Lake Elmo, MN2016
Some College (No Degree) - Social Work
College of Saint Scholastica
Duluth, MNSkills
- Customer Interaction
- Ticket Verification and Collection
- Child Development
- Age-Appropriate Discipline
- Safety Awareness
- Childcare Requirements
- Online Systems
- Licensing Requirements
- Staff Ratios
- Active Listening
- Decision-Making
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
Certification
- Pediatric First aid/CPR
Timeline
Childcare Coordinator
Open Window Theatre
05.2023 - Current
Teacher
Teachers For Tomorrow
02.2023 - Current
Box Office Associate
Open Window Theatre
04.2022 - Current
Assistant Stage Manager
Open Window Theatre
08.2021 - Current
Lead Teacher
Cornerstone Early Learning Center
11.2017 - 01.2023
Assistant Teacher
Miniapple International Montessori
05.2017 - 11.2017
Lead Teacher
KinderCare Education
08.2015 - 05.2017
Logistic Support
National EMS Memorial Bike Ride
06.2015 - Current
Assistant Teacher
Jacob's Ladder
08.2013 - 08.2015
Board member
Bulldog Community Theatre
04.2012 - 02.2016
Nanny
Multiple Families
09.2011 - 04.2013
Quality Enhancement Specialist
In-Store Intelligence
11.2010 - 12.2012
Nanny
Private Family Nanny
05.2008 - 09.2009
Personal Care Attendant
Lifeworks Service
08.2004 - 08.2008
CDA Program
Rasmussen College
Some College (No Degree) - Social Work
College of Saint Scholastica
- Pediatric First aid/CPR
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