Shauna Larson
Pascoag,RI
Summary
Early childhood education professional with a strong background in child development, classroom management, and creative curriculum design. Experienced in building supportive, collaborative learning environments tailored to diverse student needs. Recognized for reliability, clear communication, and a results-oriented teaching approach. Adept at creating engaging lesson plans, fostering social development, and maintaining a safe, inclusive classroom.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pre-K Teacher
Glocester Childcare Center
Chepachet, RI
09.2023 - Current
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback on educational development.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Enhanced classroom environment by creating visually appealing bulletin boards and displays, promoting a positive learning atmosphere.
- Participated in ongoing professional learning opportunities to remain current on best practices in early childhood education.
- Fostered a love of learning among students by maintaining an energetic teaching style and incorporating creative, interactive elements into lessons.
Preschool Teacher
Burrillville Children's Academy
Pascoag, RI
03.2023 - 09.2023
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans for diverse learning styles.
- Fostered a nurturing classroom environment to enhance social and emotional development.
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Boosted children''s social development by promoting positive interactions among peers through group activities and collaborative projects.
Toddler Teacher
Glocester Child Care Center
Chepachet, RI
01.2019 - 04.2022
- Teach basic skills such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, personal hygiene, and social skills.
- Create developmentally appropriate lesson plans.
- Support children's emotional and development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
Infant Teacher
Glocester Child Care Center
Chepachet, RI
08.2012 - 06.2017
- Attend to children's basic needs by feeding them, dressing them, and changing their diapers.
- Teach basic skills such as color, shape, number and letter recognitions, personal hygiene, and social skills.
- Observe and evaluate children's performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
CNA
Homefront Healthcare Harmony
RI
01.2012 - 08.2012
- Maintain records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems to report and discuss observations with supervisor or case manager.
- Provide patients with help moving in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs, or automobiles and with dressing and grooming.
- Care for patients by changing bed linens, washing and ironing laundry, cleaning, or assisting with their personal care.
Education
High School Diploma -
Burrillville High School
Harrisville, RI06.2009
Associate of Arts - Education/Early Childhood Ed
Community College of Rhode Island
Warwick, RI05-2026
Skills
- Patience and empathy
- Curriculum planning
- Parent-teacher communication
- Child development
- Motor skill development
- Classroom management
Certification
- CPR/AED/First Aid Certified (January 2025, National CPR Foundation)
Timeline
Pre-K Teacher
Glocester Childcare Center
09.2023 - Current
Preschool Teacher
Burrillville Children's Academy
03.2023 - 09.2023
Toddler Teacher
Glocester Child Care Center
01.2019 - 04.2022
Infant Teacher
Glocester Child Care Center
08.2012 - 06.2017
CNA
Homefront Healthcare Harmony
01.2012 - 08.2012
High School Diploma -
Burrillville High School
Associate of Arts - Education/Early Childhood Ed
Community College of Rhode Island