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Sandra Teague
Early Childhood Educator (P-4)
Maumelle,AR
Summary
Compassionate, friendly, and energetic Early Childhood Educator with passion for teaching and supporting young students in setting foundation for life-long success. Proven to quickly develop rapport with children through friendly approach, patient demeanor and excellent communication skills. Organized with exceptional work ethic and dedication to completing projects. Skilled in both independently motivated and collaborative team settings. Dedicated Early Childhood Educator provides students with safe and nurturing learning environment. Possesses excellent communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Early Childhood Educator
Pulaski County School District
Little Rock, AR
07.2016 - Current
- Educated students in foundational concepts for word study: such as phonics knowledge and decoding skills. In Science: idea, processes, and development of science skills. For Social Studies, scholars learned to become empowered, informed, and socially responsible citizens. In Writing: basic mechanical skills, strong vocabulary, organizational skills, and higher-order thinking.
- Guided students in WICOR strategies being: Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration, Organization, and Reading and guided students in comprehending concepts and articulating ideas at increasingly complex levels.
- Implemented use of AVID (Advancement Via Independent Determination) as classroom philosophy to focus on following research-based instructional strategies with highest probability of enhancing student achievement for all students, in all subjects, in all grade levels.
- Established welcoming, stimulating, and relatable learning environment to maximize their chances for success through CRT (Culturally Responsive Teaching).
- Sanitized classroom materials and furniture each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Enhanced sensory and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory development, by employing both traditional and modern educational strategies and techniques.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive, and safe classroom environments.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback on educational development.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
- Encouraged use of technology to support student learning.
- Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
Internship II/Student Teacher
Vilonia Elementary (UCA)
Vilonia, AR
2014.08 - 2014.12
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
- Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
- Created and implemented different learning activities to meet needs of different types of learners.
- Facilitated discussions and activities to promote student collaboration and engagement.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
Internship I/2nd Grade Student Teacher
Ellen Smith Elementary (UCA)
Conway, AR
01.2014 - 05.2014
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
Student Assistant/Preschool Assistant Teacher
Pike View Elementary (UCA)
North Little Rock, AR
08.2013 - 12.2013
- Engaged and entertained children through recreational and educational activities.
- Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
- Organized snack time and nap hours.
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Maintained tidy and clean classroom consistent with safety and health standards.
- Prepared for lessons by gathering educational materials and setting up equipment.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Encouraged children to interact with each other and participate in group activities.
- Taught children with creative approaches, methods, and techniques.
- Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
- Assisted teacher with developing creative program suitable for preschool children.
Student Volunteer/Preschool Assistant Teacher
University of Central Arkansas Child Study Center
Conway, AR
01.2012 - 05.2012
- Gained operational knowledge and supported departmental needs.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Assisted teacher with developing creative program suitable for preschool children.
- Maintained tidy and clean classroom consistent with safety and health standards.
- Encouraged children to interact with each other and participate in group activities.
- Taught children with creative approaches, methods, and techniques.
- Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
- Organized snack time and nap hours.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education (P-4)
University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR 08.2012 - 12.2014
Associate of Arts -
Pulaski Technical College
North Little Rock, AR 08.2009 - 05.2011
Skills
Maintaining safety
Accomplishments
Education, Activities, and Awards:
- Personal award of Excellence in ACT ASPIRE test scores, with growth in double digits for Writing and Science
- "Beating the Odds" Award for High ELA Growth (Central Region) on the ACT Aspire 2022. Recognized by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) "Schools on the Move Toward Excellence" for improving our overall ESSA Index Score by 6.25 points from 2019. Based on the preliminary score, DBE is eight tenths of a points (.8) away from moving two letter grades
- University of Central Arkansas, Conway, AR
B.S.E. Degree – December 2014
GPA 3.4
- Presidential Scholar in 2014
- Dean’s List in 2013 and 2014
- Passed Praxis II Exam November 3, 2014: Score of 169
Affiliations
- Former Leadership Team Member of Daisy Bates Elementary (2017-2019)
- Member of Sigma Alpha Lambda (Spring 2013 – current)
- Former President of Teachers United (2013)
- Former Member of Teachers United (2012)
Software
Software Microsoft Office PowerPoint
Microsoft Office Excel
Microsoft Office Word
SMART Exchange
Google Documents
Google Slides
Kami
Schoology
Timeline
Early Childhood Educator
Pulaski County School District
07.2016 - Current
Internship II/Student Teacher
Vilonia Elementary (UCA)
2014.08 - 2014.12
Internship I/2nd Grade Student Teacher
Ellen Smith Elementary (UCA)
01.2014 - 05.2014
Student Assistant/Preschool Assistant Teacher
Pike View Elementary (UCA)
08.2013 - 12.2013
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education (P-4)
University of Central Arkansas
08.2012 - 12.2014
Student Volunteer/Preschool Assistant Teacher
University of Central Arkansas Child Study Center
01.2012 - 05.2012
Associate of Arts -
Pulaski Technical College
08.2009 - 05.2011
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