Sarah Musick
Harbor City,CA
Summary
Dynamic preschool educator with extensive experience, adept at fostering social-emotional growth and implementing engaging, play-based curricula. Skilled in classroom management and parent-teacher communication, I create safe, nurturing environments that promote curiosity and learning, ensuring each child's developmental needs are met effectively.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Teacher
Seaside Ranchos Preschool(previously Seaside PPNS)
Torrance, CA
08.2018 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
Preschool Director
Future Stars Academy
Lomita, CA
08.2014 - 08.2018
- Supervised teaching staff and resolved issues.
- Maintained compliance with state licensing regulations through diligent record keeping and routine inspections preparation.
- Collaborated with staff to create an inclusive environment, accommodating diverse learning needs.
- Managed daily operations, ensuring efficient scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation for optimal program performance.
- Hired and trained new preschool employees.
- Created a safe learning environment through regular safety drills practice and adherence to established protocols during emergencies.
- Conducted staff evaluations and provided constructive feedback, fostering professional growth and development.
Preschool Teacher
Future Stars Academy
Lomita, CA
03.2004 - 08.2014
- Assisted and supervised 12-24 children through entire school day.
- Implemented age-appropriate curriculum to meet needs of young learners
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
Education
No Degree - Child Development
Los Angeles Harbor College
Wilmington, CANo Degree - Child Development
Laguna Technical College
Skills
- Classroom management
- Classroom organization
- Child development
- Positive reinforcement
- Parent-teacher communication
- Lesson planning
- Activity planning
- Curriculum planning
- Student records management
- Parent communication
- Play-based learning approaches
- Empathy and compassion
- Child safety procedures
- Social-emotional learning
- Calm and patient
- Child CPR and first aid
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
Seaside Ranchos Preschool(previously Seaside PPNS)
08.2018 - Current
Preschool Director
Future Stars Academy
08.2014 - 08.2018
Preschool Teacher
Future Stars Academy
03.2004 - 08.2014
No Degree - Child Development
Los Angeles Harbor College
No Degree - Child Development
Laguna Technical College