Stefanie King
Elsmere,KY
Summary
Dynamic educator with extensive experience, skilled in early childhood education and effective communication. Successfully mentored new teachers and enhanced student learning through individualized educational plans. Passionate about fostering positive classroom environments and supporting students with special needs, ensuring all children thrive academically and socially.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher's Assistant
Head Start Program
04.2024 - Current
- Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
- Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
- Prepared for lessons by gathering educational materials and setting up equipment.
- Engaged and entertained children through recreational and educational activities.
- Assisted teacher by developing lesson plans to meet educational goals for each child.
- Encouraged children to interact with each other and participate in group activities.
- Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Communicated with parents to inform about child's progress and classroom behavior.
- Delivered clear, concise instructions to children to aid in each student's decision-making.
- Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills.
- Demonstrated specific skills and activities for students to improve understanding and take excess workload off teachers.
- Performed BRIGANCE developmental screenings to assess children’s skills in areas such as language, motor development, and cognitive abilities.
Lead Daycare Teacher
Cadence Education
01.2023 - 02.2024
- Consistently communicated with parents through newsletters, conferences, and informal check-ins about student progress and achievements.
- .Adapted teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles while maintaining consistent academic standards throughout the classroom.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to share best practices, leading to improved teaching strategies across the daycare center.
- Developed positive relationships with parents, resulting in increased parental involvement and support for their child''s education.
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating visual aids and hands-on activities into daily lessons.
- Provided a safe and nurturing environment for students, fostering a sense of belonging and promoting social-emotional development.
- Mentored new teachers in curriculum planning and instructional techniques, supporting their transition into successful educators at our daycare center.
- .Regularly assessed students using formative assessment tools to inform future instruction based on individual strengths and areas of improvement.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
- Documented behavior, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Gathered materials and resources to prepare for lessons and activities.
Lead Preschool Teacher
Crittenden Early Learning Center
01.2020 - 02.2023
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Implemented a variety of assessment tools to track student progress and adjust instruction accordingly, leading to improved learning outcomes.
- Submitted weekly lesson plans.
- Supported the social-emotional development of students by implementing lessons on empathy, communication skills, and conflict resolution.
Assistant Director
Becks Daycare
07.2014 - 01.2020
- Oversaw the recruitment, hiring, and onboarding process for new educators to maintain a high-quality teaching staff.
- Mentored new teachers through observation, feedback, and professional development opportunities.
- Conducted regular safety drills to ensure preparedness in case of emergency situations at school premises.
- Managed department budget to ensure adequate resources for staff development and instructional materials.
- Fostered a positive school culture by promoting open communication among staff members and celebrating successes together as a team.
- Streamlined communication between teachers, parents, and administrators to foster a collaborative learning environment.
- Implemented effective conflict resolution strategies for resolving issues among faculty members or between students.
- Developed strong relationships with community partners to enhance educational opportunities for students.
- Evaluated teacher performance through classroom observations and provided constructive feedback for improvement.
Education
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Care And Education
Gateway Community College
Florence, KY10-2025
Skills
- Positive attitude
- Helping students with special needs
- Behavior redirection
- Classroom management
- Small group and individual assistance
- Effective communication
- Teacher support and collaboration
- Early childhood education
- Special needs education
- Individualized educational plans
Timeline
Teacher's Assistant
Head Start Program
04.2024 - Current
Lead Daycare Teacher
Cadence Education
01.2023 - 02.2024
Lead Preschool Teacher
Crittenden Early Learning Center
01.2020 - 02.2023
Assistant Director
Becks Daycare
07.2014 - 01.2020
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Care And Education
Gateway Community College
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