Knowledgeable Early Childhood Teacher with proven track record in early childhood education. Developed engaging lesson plans, enhancing learning and development. Demonstrated strong communication with parents. With an addition focus on safety, positive reflective listening, social skills and kindness.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Home School Kindergarten Teacher
Self
Chesapeake,Va.
09.2020 - 08.2023
Taught the entire Kindergarten curriculum to my Granddaughter to prepare her for the first grade at a Public School in the following ways:
Assisted in curriculum development to align lessons with state standards and improve overall instructional quality.
Created, managed, and participated in variety of learning environments and activities to support opportunities for her to develop full potential and achieve learning objectives. Boosted understanding of basic math concepts with use of hands-on learning tools and activities.
Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
Improved student reading skills by implementing phonics-based instruction and guided reading activities.
Conducted Science experiments.
Used art to help with creativity as well as reinforcing the core subjects.
Worked on ways to show empathy and kindness to others. How to use your words to convey how you feel.
Importance of listening and finishing your work.
Observed and assessed her performance and charted progress. Kept parents advised of her progress.
Rewarded student success by utilizing praise and positive reinforcement techniques.
Created and supervised variety of hands-on learning activities for fun and engagement.
At the end of the year she had mastered all of the objectives for kindergarten. She went to public school for the first grade. Her teacher said that she was the best prepared student in her class,
Home Daycare Provider
Self-employed
601 Coglaindro Court, Chesapeake,Va.23320
08.1987 - 11.1996
I cared for children of all ages, from infants to school age. I maintained a minimum of six children at all times.
Developed strong relationships with parents through open communication, addressing concerns, and providing updates on their child's progress.
Built early learning skills such as color and shape recognition with hands-on activities.
Organized engaging arts and crafts projects to foster creativity and fine motor skills among the children.
Enhanced children's cognitive development by implementing age-appropriate educational activities and playtime.
Provided consistent emotional support through active listening, empathy, and encouragement during challenging situations or transitions.
Encouraged children's emotional and social development.
Responded to inquiries from parents and guardians.
Provided support and guidance to children in conflict resolution.
Monitored children's activities to verify safety and well-being.
Sanitize dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent the spread of germs.
I still have contact with one of my parents, who I watched all three of her children, and would be happy to give me a reference.