Savannah Comer
Cincinnati,OH
Summary
Accomplished Lead Preschool Teacher at Mandy Comer, adept in early childhood education and special needs support. Enhanced learning outcomes through creative teaching strategies and strong parent-teacher communication, fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment. Mentored new educators, significantly improving classroom effectiveness and student engagement.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Preschool Teacher
Mandy Comer
02.2020 - 08.2024
- Assisted and supervised Number children through entire school day.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication regarding their child''s progress, fostering increased parental involvement in the educational process.
- Conducted regular parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress and areas of improvement, encouraging a collaborative approach to education.
- Incorporated play-based learning opportunities into daily routines, allowing students to explore new concepts while developing critical thinking skills through hands-on experiences.
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques when addressing behavioral issues, maintaining a respectful and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Utilized books, songs and games to engage students.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Enhanced preschoolers'' learning experiences by incorporating creative and interactive teaching methods in daily lessons.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Supported the social-emotional development of students by implementing lessons on empathy, communication skills, and conflict resolution.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop curriculum and share best practices, improving overall classroom effectiveness.
- Managed classroom materials efficiently, ensuring availability of necessary resources for daily activities and reducing waste.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Mentored new educators on effective teaching strategies, contributing to their professional development and success in the classroom.
- Prepared pre-class materials.
- Planned educational opportunities based on children's interests.
- Provided support for children with special needs or behavioral challenges, implementing personalized accommodations to promote inclusivity within the classroom setting.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Attended professional development workshops regularly, staying up-to-date with current early childhood education trends and techniques for enhanced instruction quality.
- Implemented a variety of assessment tools to track student progress and adjust instruction accordingly, leading to improved learning outcomes.
- Fostered a nurturing and inclusive classroom environment where all students felt comfortable participating and sharing ideas.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Promoted strong literacy skills by incorporating reading activities throughout the day, laying a solid foundation for future academic achievement.
- Enhanced classroom efficiency by streamlining daily routines and procedures, saving valuable instructional time for academic learning opportunities.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
Education
GED -
London High School
London, OH05.2023
Skills
- Special Needs Support
- Creative Teaching Strategies
- Fine Motor Skills
- Sensory Integration
- Early Childhood Education
- Outdoor Learning
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Artistic Expression
- Social Skills Development
- Parent Communication
- Literacy development
- Nutrition education
- Gross Motor Skills
- Health and safety
- Background in education
- Music and Movement
- Curriculum Development
- Classroom Organization
- Lesson Planning
- Classroom Management
- Curriculum Planning
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Tutoring expertise
- Child Development
Timeline
Lead Preschool Teacher
Mandy Comer
02.2020 - 08.2024
GED -
London High School