Shiori-Bridget O'NEIL
New York
Summary
Dedicated educator with a strong focus on open-ended playbased learning, children's autonomy, and relationship building. Brings a collaborative approach to the classroom, engaging with both co-teachers and students to create an nurturing, inclusive, and explorative classroom environment.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Preschool Lead Teacher -Leave Replacement
Dwight School
New York
01.2026 - Current
- Developed and implemented an inquiry/project-based curriculum for twelve preschoolers, fostering critical thinking and engagement.
- Established a child-centered and open-ended environment, reflecting the interests of the children.
- Collaborated with and guided assistant teacher in creating and leading lessons.
- Communicated regularly with parents about children's learning via email, progress reports, and conferences.
Group Leader
Camp Kinderland
Tolland
07.2022 - Current
- Collaborated in a three person teaching team to create curriculum by developing provocations and long term projects for students to expand their explorations.
- Supervised a staff of nine counselors, providing feedback and guidance on creating activities, establishing care routines, and providing emotional support for the campers.
- Planned and ran both day trips and multi-day camping trips.
- Managed daily routines, conflict resolution, and emotional support for campers.
- Developed and facilitated developmentally appropriate social justice workshops.
- Organized staff's time off.
- Communicated with families over the phone and through email.
Toddler Co-Teacher
Hampshire College Early Learning Center
Amherst
08.2023 - 06.2025
- Co-Lead a classroom of nine toddlers, ages 18 months to three years old.
- Created a child-centered environment with a focus on open-ended materials and autonomy to invite exploration and child directed play.
- Taught through a Reggio-Emilia Approach inspired emergent curriculum.
- Documented the student's learning through photography, video, and writing.
- Communicated with families daily both in person and via email newsletters.
- Collaborated with co-teacher and assistant teachers to develop projects, manage care routines, and meet the individual needs of students.
- Supervised daily outdoor play including walks to the surrounding woods, farm, and college campus.
Toddler Co-Teacher
Washington Market School
New York
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Co-Lead a classroom of twelve toddlers, ages two to three.
- Taught through emergent curriculum inspired by the Reggio Emilia Approach and Montessori method.
- Facilitated and documented open-ended play.
- Developed a classroom environment focused on independence and child directed play.
- Communicated with families daily both in person and through an online newsletter.
Assistant Teacher
Hampshire College Early Learning Center
Amherst
09.2018 - 06.2022
- Taught within a Reggio-Emilia Approach inspired emergent curriculum.
- Assisted in the written and visual documentation of students' learning including daily emails to families.
- Assisted children in meeting their personal needs, including feeding, diapering/ potty training, napping, and getting dressed.
- Worked in collaboration with lead teachers to set up the classroom environment for open-ended play and exploration.
- Facilitated and observed outdoor play.
Camp Counselor
Camp Kinderland
Tolland
07.2016 - 08.2021
- Supervised and cared for a 15-20 campers in a residential setting for seven weeks.
- Established care routines and provided emotional support for campers.
- Created and led activities for the campers.
- Collaborated with my co-staff and Group Leader to address the needs of individual children.
Education
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Early Childhood Education
Hampshire College
Amherst, MA, US05-2022
Skills
- Student-centered learning
- Relationship Building
- Calm and Patient Demeanor
- Play-Based Learning
- Nurturing Approach
- Parent interaction
- Social-emotional learning
Certification
Infant, Child, and Adult CPR/AED and First Aid
Timeline
Preschool Lead Teacher -Leave Replacement
Dwight School
01.2026 - Current
Toddler Co-Teacher
Hampshire College Early Learning Center
08.2023 - 06.2025
Toddler Co-Teacher
Washington Market School
09.2022 - 06.2023
Group Leader
Camp Kinderland
07.2022 - Current
Assistant Teacher
Hampshire College Early Learning Center
09.2018 - 06.2022
Camp Counselor
Camp Kinderland
07.2016 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Early Childhood Education
Hampshire College