Renee Vidmar
Moline ,IL
Summary
Nurturing, creative and enthusiastic individual seeking a position as a nanny utilizing exceptional teaching skills to develop children and to make them a valuable member of society.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Start Lead Teacher
Head Start Program (Rock Island/ Milan School District)
04.2019 - Current
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate curricula aligned with developmental standards.
- Led classroom activities fostering social, emotional, and cognitive growth among students.
- Mentored and trained new teaching staff on program policies and instructional strategies.
- Collaborated with parents to create individualized learning plans supporting each child's needs.
- Assessed student progress through observation and standardized assessments, adjusting instruction accordingly.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to address student challenges and promote holistic development.
- Managed classroom environment ensuring safety, engagement, and effective learning experiences.
- Advocated for children's educational needs within community outreach initiatives enhancing program visibility.
- Led professional development sessions for peers, sharing best practices and innovative teaching techniques.
- Championed social-emotional learning initiatives in the classroom, cultivating empathy and resilience among students.
- Enhanced cultural diversity awareness by incorporating multicultural materials in the curriculum.
- Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress.
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
Lead Teacher
Primrose School at Fishers Station
05.2018 - 04.2019
- Designed and maintained a dynamic learning environment conducive to fostering students' holistic growth and academic success.
- Designed and implemented programs to enhance participants' confidence, curiosity, and problem-solving abilities.
- Developed comprehensive lesson plans to enhance educational outcomes within Tadpoles 365 program.
- Selected and integrated appropriate books and instructional resources to support early childhood learning objectives.
- Designed and implemented strategies to foster a secure and motivating atmosphere for children's development.
- Implemented programs to enhance children's social skills and emotional resilience.
- Delivered informative daily sheets to parents, detailing child development milestones and tadpole growth activities.
- Implemented inclusive teaching strategies to support diverse cultural perspectives in the classroom.
Jr-K Lead Teacher
The Goddard School of Carmel
06.2017 - 05.2018
- Cultivated an engaging classroom atmosphere that promotes learning and supports students' physical, social, and emotional development.
- Organized and executed biannual parent-teacher conferences to review student academic progress.
- Facilitated activities and opportunities that fostered confidence, curiosity, and problem-solving skills.
- Employed books, tools, and instructional materials to enhance early childhood program effectiveness.
- Cultivated and sustained safe, engaging environments for young children.
- Facilitated social and emotional growth initiatives for children.
- Facilitated information dissemination to parents regarding child development milestones.
- Cultivated culturally diverse learning environments to enhance student engagement.
- Developed and managed monthly portfolios for children, ensuring comprehensive documentation of progress.
- Facilitated early childhood team meetings to enhance collaboration and communication.
- Designed and implemented lesson plans for the Tadpoles program.
Pre-k Teacher
Skip-A-Long Milan campus
03.2011 - 06.2017
- Implemented strategies to create a positive classroom setting that encourages student engagement and nurtures their overall development.
- Developed and coordinated initiatives that cultivate confidence, curiosity, and problem-solving skills.
- Curated and utilized diverse educational materials and tools tailored for the early childhood program.
- Monitored and enhanced safety protocols while promoting a positive and encouraging space for young children's growth.
- Guided activities aimed at fostering children's interpersonal relationships and emotional well-being.
- Delivered comprehensive resources and guidance to parents about key aspects of child development.
- Facilitated discussions and activities that promote understanding of various cultural experiences among students.
- Compiled and organized monthly portfolios for children, highlighting key growth areas and individual accomplishments.
- Maintained accurate records of children's attendance and dietary intake to support nutritional planning and reporting.
- Contributed to early childhood team meetings by sharing insights and strategies for effective teaching practices.
- Achieved enhanced student engagement through the creation of dynamic lesson plans. Delivered tailored educational experiences that improved learning outcomes. Cultivated a collaborative atmosphere among educators to drive instructional success.
- Implemented curriculum and care strategies to enhance learning experiences at Just Kids Early Care and Education Center.
Assistant pre-k teacher
Skip-A-Long Moline Campus
05.2007 - 03.2011
- Maintained accurate records of children's attendance and dietary intake to support nutritional planning and reporting.
- Achieved enhanced student learning outcomes through effective lesson planning and curriculum development. Cultivated collaborative relationships with educators to optimize instructional strategies. Drove improvements in classroom engagement and participation rates.
- Organized and updated daily schedules, detailing specific activities and timelines.
- Supported teachers in designing and implementing developmentally suitable activities for children.
- Facilitated assessment process by assisting lead teacher in evaluating students and maintaining accurate records.
- Directed and monitored children's behavior and participation in classroom and activity settings to promote development and social interaction.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05.2026
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Scott Community College
Bettendorf, IA05.2012
High School Diploma -
Moline High School
3600 Ave Of The Cities Moline, IL 6126512.2005
Skills
- Utilized patience to effectively manage difficult interactions, fostering positive relationships with clients
- Facilitated collaboration among team members and enhanced stakeholder relationships to support project objectives
- Led the formulation of engaging concepts and strategic approaches to enhance project outcomes
- Created and launched educational initiatives aimed at enhancing participant skills and knowledge
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with colleagues and clients to enhance collaboration and satisfaction
- Created and maintained an uplifting workplace atmosphere to promote effective teamwork
- Developed and implemented adaptive strategies to foster collaboration and optimize project outcomes
- Facilitated team awareness of communication sensitivity
- Championed an inclusive culture by fostering open dialogue
- Delivered training programs to empower staff in managing sensitive discussions
- Maintained high standards of accuracy and precision to enhance documentation and reporting efficiency
- Oversaw health and safety initiatives to promote a safe working environment
- Collaborated with management to develop and enforce safety policies
- Led training programs to enhance employee awareness of health and safety standards
- Oversaw parent-teacher interactions to foster a supportive educational environment
- Developed strategies to improve engagement and communication between families and school staff
- Implemented instructional adaptation strategies to meet diverse learner needs
- Cultivated a culture of accountability by demonstrating a strong work ethic and reliability
- Implemented strategic time management techniques to streamline operations
- Utilized problem-solving skills to streamline operations and improve efficiency
- Led collaborative initiatives across departments to enhance project outcomes and team synergy
- Championed a culture of teamwork by mentoring team members and facilitating knowledge sharing
- Drove successful project completions by aligning team objectives with organizational goals
- Maintained high standards of reliability to enhance customer trust and satisfaction
- Utilized strong communication abilities to enhance team interactions and project outcomes
- Utilized advanced organizational and planning skills to enhance operational efficiency and team collaboration
- Implemented communication protocols to ensure clarity and understanding among stakeholders
- Facilitated informed decision-making to support project objectives and team alignment
- Ensured accuracy and precision in project execution to enhance overall quality
- Utilized computer skills to enhance productivity and streamline workflows
- Performed data entry tasks to support efficient record-keeping and information retrieval
Certification
- CPR and First aid certified
- Blood borne pathogens certified
- Word processing
- Excel- spreadsheet
- Database software
- Teaching Strategies Gold
- Fire Extinguisher training
- Food Sanitation license
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Verbal and written communication
- Computer and technical skills
- Problem solving and critical thinking skills
- Customer service abilities
- Organization skills
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Evaluation/Assessments
- Team meetings
- Group work
Timeline
Head Start Lead Teacher
Head Start Program (Rock Island/ Milan School District)
04.2019 - Current
Lead Teacher
Primrose School at Fishers Station
05.2018 - 04.2019
Jr-K Lead Teacher
The Goddard School of Carmel
06.2017 - 05.2018
Pre-k Teacher
Skip-A-Long Milan campus
03.2011 - 06.2017
Assistant pre-k teacher
Skip-A-Long Moline Campus
05.2007 - 03.2011
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Scott Community College
High School Diploma -
Moline High School