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Sabiene Thornton

Plainfield,IL

Summary

A loving and dedicated individual looking to teach in the daycare environment that encourages children to explore and learn.

Overview

41
41
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Teacher for 4 Year Old Class

Childrens Courtyard
Plainfield, IL
08.2011 - 12.2023
  • Responsible for daily management of classroom
  • Followed lesson plan provided by school
  • Responsible for maintaining classroom records, evaluations, parent/teacher conferences
  • Provided a warm and loving and safe environment
  • Responsible for encouraging children to explore and learn about their world
  • Responsible for changing classroom materials.

Lead Teacher 4 year old class

Kensington School
08.2007 - 08.2011
  • Responsible for daily management of classroom
  • Created lesson plans using curriculum and additional resources
  • Maintaining records and evaluations of children in classroom
  • Provided a warm and loving and safe environment
  • Responsible for changing classroom materials.

Lead Teacher 4 year old class

La Petite Academy
08.2003 - 08.2007
  • Responsible for daily management for classroom
  • Followed lesson plans provided by Academy
  • Provided a warm and loving environment
  • Encouraged children by exploring and learn about their world
  • Handled Parent/Teacher conferences.

Lead Teacher 4 year old class

All About Children
09.2001 - 08.2003
  • Responsible for daily management of classroom
  • Created lesson plans using curriculum
  • Responsible for maintaining classroom records
  • Provided a warm and loving environment
  • Responsible for changing classroom material.

Lead Teacher 4 yr old class

Little Shepherd Day School
09.1998 - 06.2001
  • Handled all curriculum development of classroom of Art, Music, Math, Literature, Science and Motor Development
  • Planned field trips for the older 3’s and 4’s and 5’s summer program
  • Created lesson plans using materials provided
  • Handled parent tours of the classroom
  • Responsible for mentoring assistant teachers when appropriate.

Circulation Desk Supervisor

Westmont Public Library
06.1989 - 08.1996
  • Responsible for checking books in and out
  • Overseeing 3 staff members
  • Ordering office supplies for library
  • Calling patrons with overdue books before they went to collection agency
  • Updating magazine area with updated copies
  • Pulled materials off shelf for book reserves
  • Responsible for evaluations for staff members at Circulation desk
  • Taking care of patrons by answering questions and redirecting to the areas they need.

Circulation Desk

Fountaindale Public Library
01.1983 - 01.1987
  • Checking books in and out, renew materials
  • Answering patron questions
  • Process library cards
  • Gather books from shelves for reserves
  • Collect fines, perform opening and closing circulation duties.

Education

Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Joliet Junior College
Joliet, IL
06-1987

Skills

  • Activity Planning
  • Behavior Modeling
  • Lesson development
  • Student Records Management
  • Classroom Management
  • Safety awareness
  • Staff Development
  • Teacher Training

Timeline

Lead Teacher for 4 Year Old Class

Childrens Courtyard
08.2011 - 12.2023

Lead Teacher 4 year old class

Kensington School
08.2007 - 08.2011

Lead Teacher 4 year old class

La Petite Academy
08.2003 - 08.2007

Lead Teacher 4 year old class

All About Children
09.2001 - 08.2003

Lead Teacher 4 yr old class

Little Shepherd Day School
09.1998 - 06.2001

Circulation Desk Supervisor

Westmont Public Library
06.1989 - 08.1996

Circulation Desk

Fountaindale Public Library
01.1983 - 01.1987

Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Joliet Junior College
Sabiene Thornton