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Sandra A. Simpson

LAFAYETTE,LA

Summary

Compassionate Early Childhood Lead Teacher with background in creating engaging lesson plans aligned with educational standards. Strengths include fostering nurturing learning environments, collaborating with colleagues to improve teaching methods and implementing positive discipline techniques. Previous roles involved making substantial contributions towards promoting children's physical, mental and emotional development.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Early Childhood Lead Teacher

Prime Time Headstart
Lafayette, LA
10.2023 - 10.2024
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans that promoted physical, social, emotional and intellectual growth of students.
  • Assisted in the development of individualized instructional goals for each student based on assessment data.
  • Provided a safe and secure learning environment by monitoring classroom activities, intervening when necessary and enforcing rules.
  • Observed children's performance, behavior, social development and physical health.
  • Encouraged positive social interactions among children through modeling appropriate behaviors.
  • Attended staff meetings, workshops and professional development opportunities to stay current on early childhood education trends.

Lead Teacher/Administrative Assistant

Little Blessings Childcare & Preschool
LAFAYETTE, LA
04.2023 - 10.2023
  • Provided instructional guidance and mentorship to teachers in the development of lesson plans, instructional materials, and assessments.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to improve student learning outcomes.
  • Collaborated with other school staff to ensure that all students have access to a safe and supportive learning environment.

Lead Toddler Teacher

Great Start Learning Academy
LAFAYETTE, LA
07.2022 - 04.2023
  • Provided a safe learning environment for toddlers by monitoring their behavior and intervening when necessary.
  • Maintained accurate records of each toddler's progress in areas such as language skills, motor skills, problem solving abilities.
  • Communicated effectively with staff members regarding individual needs of toddlers in the program.

Lead Infant Teacher

Gethsemane Lapetite Christian Academy
LAFAYETTE, LA
10.2019 - 06.2022
  • Conducted regular assessments of each infant's skills in order to measure progress throughout the year.
  • Provided comfort and support during times of distress or illness when necessary.
  • Developed and implemented age-appropriate curricula for infants that incorporated both physical and cognitive activities.
  • Encouraged language development through reading stories, singing songs, and playing games with the infants.
  • Maintained daily records of activities, behaviors, meals served, naps taken. for each child.
  • Changed diapers, used bibs and monitored behaviors to maintain good hygiene for each child.
  • Followed safe feeding guidelines and parental requests for breastmilk, formula and solids.

Education

Child Development Associate - Early Childhood Education

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
01-2021

High School Diploma -

Carencro High School
Carencro, LA
05-1990

Skills

  • Fine Motor Skill Development
  • Positive Reinforcement
  • Social-emotional learning
  • Child Safety Procedures
  • Multicultural education
  • Special Needs Support

Certification

State of Louisiana State Department of Education

Ancillary Certificate

Early Childhood

Timeline

Early Childhood Lead Teacher

Prime Time Headstart
10.2023 - 10.2024

Lead Teacher/Administrative Assistant

Little Blessings Childcare & Preschool
04.2023 - 10.2023

Lead Toddler Teacher

Great Start Learning Academy
07.2022 - 04.2023

Lead Infant Teacher

Gethsemane Lapetite Christian Academy
10.2019 - 06.2022

Child Development Associate - Early Childhood Education

University of Florida

High School Diploma -

Carencro High School

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