Samantha Percente
Lake Geneva
Summary
Dedicated teacher with expertise in parent-teacher communication and dedicated to helping children learn at where they are! Proven ability to create engaging lesson plans and while providing the necessary materials needed for development. Still giving the necessary space and knowing when to step back to let children independently work at their own pace!
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Infant Teacher
Little Wanderers
Burlington
03.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with parents to provide updates on child progress and development milestones.
- Trained and mentored new staff on classroom management techniques and infant care best practices.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans tailored to infants' developmental needs.
- Kept classroom and feeding areas clean, neat, and safe.
- Developed strong relationships with parents by maintaining open communication channels and providing regular updates on their child''s progress.
- Adhered to parent preferences and legal requirements for feeding breastmilk, formula and solids to infants.
Lead Teacher
Plymouth Childrens Center
Burlington, WI
09.2019 - 03.2024
- Developed and implemented engaging curriculum for diverse learning styles.
- Led classroom management initiatives, promoting a positive and inclusive environment.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
- Guided student teachers and teaching aides in classroom management, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
Childcare Lead Teacher
Lakeland's Little Learners
Elkhorn, WI
08.2018 - 09.2019
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles.
- Worked one on one with struggling students to design individualized lesson plans and increase progress.
- Communicated with parents and other teaching staff in a professional manner.
- Open the center and prepare the bus list/classroom for the day.
- Close down the center and prepare the center for the next day.
- Fostered a safe and nurturing environment promoting social and emotional development.
- Collaborated with parents to support children's educational and developmental needs.
- Mentored new teachers, providing guidance on best practices and classroom strategies.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
Lead Teacher 3 Year Olds
Kiddie Kottage Learning Academy
Lake Geneva, WI
08.2016 - 08.2018
- Created monthly lesson plans and newsletters based around that months theme.
- Collected appropriate art materials and supplies needed for that week.
- Cleaned and prepped room by following daily cleaning list.
- Worked with children during the potty training process.
- Communicated needs and information to staff/parents in a professional manner.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to foster children's cognitive and social development.
- Maintained a positive classroom environment conducive to learning and personal growth.
Lead Teacher, Three-Year-Olds Classroom
The Learning Curve
Elkhorn WI
10.2013 - 04.2016
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment promoting social skills and emotional development.
- Mentored and guided teaching assistants in classroom management techniques and instructional strategies.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss child progress and address developmental concerns effectively.
- Implemented hands on, play based strategies such as games and crafts for experiential learning.
- Encouraged children to be patient, kind and understanding of others.
Server
Pizza Hut
Lake Geneva WI
05.2008 - 07.2012
- Delivered exceptional customer service to enhance guest satisfaction and loyalty.
- Managed multiple tables efficiently during high-volume service periods.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely food preparation and delivery.
- Trained new servers on menu items, service standards, and operational procedures.
- Welcomed guests with personable attitudes and a smile, offering to bring beverage orders while reviewing menu options.
- Explained preparations of various menu items, describing ingredients and cooking methods to customers.
- Handled cash and payment transactions accurately, ensuring financial accountability.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly to maintain positive dining experiences.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining area to uphold health standards.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly attending to their needs and providing personalized service.
Education
Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education - ECE
Gateway Technical Collage
Elkhorn, WI And Racine, WI03-2014
Skills
- Parent-teacher communication
- Infant CPR certification
- Mandated Reporter Certified
- Shaken baby certified
- First Aid certified
- CPR/AED (Adult/Child/Infant)
- Registry
- Training: Strategies for Caring for Children with Challenging Behaviors
- Training: Activity-Based Support for Children with Different Developmental and Functional Needs
- Training: Compassionate Classrooms-working with children and families who have expierenced trauma
- Documentation and reporting
- Diaper changing
- Early childhood education
- Nap time supervision
Timeline
Lead Infant Teacher
Little Wanderers
03.2024 - Current
Lead Teacher
Plymouth Childrens Center
09.2019 - 03.2024
Childcare Lead Teacher
Lakeland's Little Learners
08.2018 - 09.2019
Lead Teacher 3 Year Olds
Kiddie Kottage Learning Academy
08.2016 - 08.2018
Lead Teacher, Three-Year-Olds Classroom
The Learning Curve
10.2013 - 04.2016
Server
Pizza Hut
05.2008 - 07.2012
Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education - ECE
Gateway Technical Collage