Sadie Squires
Covenant Community Preschool
Gastonia,NC
17
years of professional experience
Passionate educator specializing in child development and individualized education. Known for effective behavior management and resource creation, ready to leverage skills to foster classroom engagement and support holistic learning experiences.
Work History
Preschool Teacher
2 Years- Developed engaging lesson plans to promote cognitive and social skills in young children.
- Assisted and supervised 18 children through the entire school day.
- Integrated play-based learning activities to enhance student participation and collaboration.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment through effective behavior management strategies.
- Collaborated with parents to provide updates on child progress and educational needs.
- Implemented assessment tools to evaluate children's developmental milestones consistently.
Early Intervention Specialist
5 Months- Implemented evidence-based interventions to enhance children's social and communication skills.
- Assessed developmental needs of children and created individualized intervention plans.
- Monitored child progress through regular assessments and adjusted strategies.
- Collaborated with families to provide education on developmental milestones and strategies.
Preschool Teacher
1 Year 9 Months- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Managed classroom materials and resources, creating a safe and engaging learning environment for all students.
- Cultivated strong relationships with parents and caregivers, offering regular updates on child progress and proactively addressing concerns.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
Early Intervention Specialist
9 Months- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure a holistic approach to child development.
- Collaborated with families to provide education on developmental milestones and strategies.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure a a holistic approach to child development.
- Trained parents in effective techniques to support their child's growth at home.
- Documented intervention outcomes and maintained accurate records for compliance purposes.
Waitress
7 Months- Provided exceptional customer service, ensuring positive dining experiences for all patrons.
- Managed tables efficiently, optimizing seating arrangements to reduce wait times.
- Coordinated with kitchen staff to communicate orders accurately and promptly.
- Trained new team members on menu offerings and service protocols.
Preschool Teacher
4 Months- Cultivated strong relationships with parents and caregivers, offering consistent updates on child's progress and proactively resolving concerns to enhance family engagement.
- Organized parent-teacher conferences to collaboratively address student achievements and improvement areas, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Designed and implemented weekly lesson plans and activities that engaged children and facilitated holistic learning experiences.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
- Extracurricular Activities: Collegiate athlete
Skills
Child development knowledge
Individualized education plans
Positive reinforcement
Parent-teacher communication
Resource creation skills
Child development
Positive reinforcement
Child development
Individualized education plans
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
Covenant Community Preschool
08.2024 - CurrentRead More
Early Intervention Specialist
Easterseals
07.2021 - 12.2021Read More
Preschool Teacher
Noah's Ark Preschool
08.2019 - 05.2021Read More
Early Intervention Specialist
Easterseals
08.2016 - 05.2017Read More
Waitress
Banner Elk Cafe And Lodge Espresso Bar And Eatery
06.2014 - 01.2015Read More
Preschool Teacher
Covenanty Community Preschool
01.2010 - 05.2010Read More
Lees-McRae College
Bachelor of Science from Psychology
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