Sheilah Lorson
Port Washington ,NY
Summary
Dynamic Preschool Teacher with a proven track record at Friends Together Nursery School, excelling in classroom management and fostering child development. Expert in lesson planning and parent-teacher communication, I create engaging, safe environments that enhance social skills and promote academic growth through innovative, play-based strategies.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Teacher
Friends Together Nursery School
03.2012 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans to foster children's cognitive and social skills.
- Created a safe, nurturing environment for preschool-aged children.
- Assisted in the implementation of age-appropriate educational activities.
- Monitored children's progress and provided feedback to enhance learning outcomes.
- Maintained a clean, organized classroom conducive to exploration and discovery.
- Utilized creative teaching methods to promote language and motor skill development.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to improve teaching strategies.
- 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.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Evaluated student performance regularly through observation, assessment tools, and parent-teacher conferences to ensure academic growth was being achieved consistently across all areas of development.
- Improved student behavior by implementing effective classroom management strategies and establishing clear expectations for conduct.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Enhanced children's social skills by organizing group activities that encouraged collaboration and communication.
- Promoted physical health through organized outdoor play and activities, supporting overall well-being.
Education
Bachelor Of Arts - Communication Arts
Spring Hill College
Mobile, ALSkills
- Classroom management
- Classroom organization
- Child development
- Positive reinforcement
- Parent-teacher communication
- Lesson planning
- Social skills development
- Age-appropriate assessment
- Daycare management
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
Friends Together Nursery School
03.2012 - Current
Bachelor Of Arts - Communication Arts
Spring Hill College