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Robin Smeltzer

Summary

Dedicated Kindergarten Teacher experienced in creating engaging learning environments that cater to diverse learning styles. Developed innovative lesson plans that foster critical thinking and social skills. Collaborated with colleagues to enhance curriculum and improve student outcomes, nurturing curiosity and a love for learning.

Overview

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1
Certification
5
5
years of post-secondary education
11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Kindergarten Teacher

Crossroads Christian School
Pelham, New Hampshire
09.2019 - 06.2026
  • Collaborated with parents to support children's educational and developmental needs.
  • Guided students in developing foundational literacy and numeracy skills through interactive methods.
  • Monitored student progress and adjusted teaching strategies based on individual needs.
  • Planned and implemented engaging lessons to meet the individual needs of each student.
  • Developed positive relationships with students, families, staff members, and outside agencies.
  • Implemented effective classroom management strategies such as setting limits while encouraging self-discipline.
  • Established clear expectations for classroom behavior and routines.
  • Provided a safe learning environment where children could explore their creativity.
  • Monitored, documented, and reported students' progress and performance.
  • Incorporated differentiated instruction into daily lessons in order to meet the needs of diverse learners.
  • Coordinated conferences with parents to discuss student progress and establish goals for improvement and advancement.
  • Improved students' reading independence using methodical sensory lessons on phonemic awareness and strategies for decoding by sounding out words.
  • Integrated music, art, drama, literature, science, math into lesson plans for hands-on learning experiences.
  • Established and reinforced rules for behavior policies and procedures to maintain order among students.
  • Facilitated a nurturing classroom environment promoting social and emotional development.

Kindergarten Teacher

Fellowship Christian Academy
Methuen, Massachusetts
09.2015 - 06.2017
  • Facilitated a nurturing classroom environment promoting social and emotional development.
  • Designed engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles.
  • Implemented hands-on activities enhancing critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

• Evaluated children's skills to identify strengths and areas for improvement. children’s academic, social, emotional, and physical abilities, and achievements

• Tracked and analyzed each student's academic growth and learning strategies. and recorded each student's progress and adjusted strategies accordingly

  • Collaborated with parents to support children's educational and developmental needs.

• Communicated with parents on a regular basis through a weekly email that outlined skills, concepts, and Bible lessons being taught

Education

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education

Framingham State University
Framingham, MA
09.1986 - 12.1991

Skills

  • Lesson planning
  • Curriculum design
  • Student assessment
  • Educational assessment
  • Classroom management
  • Classroom discipline
  • Behavioral management
  • Social-emotional learning
  • Family engagement
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Having fun while we learn along the way!

Certification

  • Administration of Early Childhood Program received at Middlesex community college. Director 1 qualified in the daycare setting.

Timeline

Kindergarten Teacher

Crossroads Christian School
09.2019 - 06.2026

Kindergarten Teacher

Fellowship Christian Academy
09.2015 - 06.2017

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education

Framingham State University
09.1986 - 12.1991
Robin Smeltzer