Samantha Woolridge
Liberty,MO
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Preschool Teacher
The Goddard School For Early Childhood Development
Liberty, Missouri
10.2024 - Current
- Utilized effective classroom management techniques to maintain order in the classroom.
- Engaged in collaborative planning sessions with colleagues in order to design effective curricula for preschoolers.
- Ensured compliance with state standards by incorporating them into lesson plans.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve student learning outcomes.
- Monitored classroom instruction on a regular basis through observation, feedback, and collaboration with teachers.
- Utilized data-driven decision making processes to assess student progress, inform instruction, and monitor teaching effectiveness.
- Observed and documented students' growth and development throughout the year.
Lead Toddler Teacher
La Petite Academy Inc.
Kansas City, Missouri
06.2023 - 10.2024
- Assisted with daily operations such as mealtime preparation, diaper changing, toilet training and nap time routines.
- Participated in team meetings designed to share best practices related to toddler caregiving techniques.
- Managed classroom supplies inventory, ensuring adequate materials were available at all times.
- Attended professional development trainings related to early childhood education topics.
- Developed and fostered positive relationships with parents of toddlers in the program.
- Collaborated with other teachers to develop strategies for managing challenging behaviors among toddlers.
- Provided a safe learning environment for toddlers by monitoring their behavior and intervening when necessary.
- Observed each child's performance on a regular basis to identify areas needing improvement or reinforcement.
- Created and implemented age-appropriate lesson plans and activities that encouraged physical, social, emotional and cognitive development.
- Maintained accurate records of each toddler's progress in areas such as language skills, motor skills, problem solving abilities.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
Patient Safety Attendant
CenterPoint
Independence, Missouri
01.2021 - 04.2022
- Adhered strictly to all confidentiality requirements concerning patient information.
- Ensured that all necessary documents were completed accurately and submitted on time.
- Conducted regular rounds throughout the facility to ensure all areas were free from hazards and that appropriate security measures were in place.
- Monitored patient safety and ensured compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Communicated effectively with members of the healthcare team about issues related to patient safety.
- Ensured that no dangerous objects were left within reach of hospitalized patients.
- Observed patient behavior for signs of anxiety or agitation which may lead to unsafe behaviors.
- Provided emotional support to patients during times of distress or confusion due to illness or injury.
- Participated in providing support services related to patient safety such as setting up bedside tables, stocking supplies, changing linens.
- Ensured that all necessary information was documented accurately in order to maintain accurate records regarding patient safety incidents.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, MO05-2020
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Classroom management
- Student assessment
- Conflict resolution
- Child development
- Professional collaboration
- Parent communication
Certification
- CPR Certified
Timeline
Lead Preschool Teacher
The Goddard School For Early Childhood Development
10.2024 - Current
Lead Toddler Teacher
La Petite Academy Inc.
06.2023 - 10.2024
Patient Safety Attendant
CenterPoint
01.2021 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Southeast Missouri State University
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