STEFANIE NOACK
portland
Summary
I am an energetic and creative early educator, with 12 years of teaching experience. I prioritize the development of a positive classroom culture through fun, creative hands on projects to increase student engagement. My dedication to student learning and overall well-being is unwavering and I tirelessly commit to their success. Building strong relationships with students and parents is my passion and I'm excited to broaden my teaching experience by moving to Scotland.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher
The Cornell School
01.2021 - Current
- Lead teacher in pre-K classroom; ages 4 and 5
- Focused on emotional, social and academic preparedness for kindergarten including number and letter recognition, fine and gross motor skills, and social emotional development with a curriculum that included math, science, art and German
- Organized field trips that enriched classroom learning experiences by connecting students with real-world applications of course concepts.
- Worked side-by-side with my co teacher and boss to create a well balanced curriculum and create strong bonds with parents collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
- Created portfolios, wrote assessments and held successful parent teacher conferences.
- Mentored new teachers on best practices for classroom management and instructional techniques, contributing to their professional growth and effectiveness in the classroom.
German Preschool Teacher
Sophie Scholl Schule
01.2015 - 01.2022
- Company Overview: German Language School
- Lead kindergarten Teacher and later Lead Preschool Teacher
- Incorporated language skills through games, songs, art and group projects with children in higher grades.
- Developed students "cultural awareness" by integrating elements of German history, traditions, and current events into lessons.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay current on best practices for teaching German as a foreign language.
Preschool Teacher
Kindercare
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Lead teacher Preschool classroom ages 2 and 3; supervising up to 20 children on a daily basis.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Providing daily opportunities for children to develop their social emotional, cognitive, creative and fine and gross motor skills.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Assisted children in becoming fully potty trained.
- Successfully helped students with anger management issues develop strategies and routines to help manage their anger and create a safe environment for all students.
- Held successful parent teacher conferences and monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in student assessments.
Children's Class Coordinator Collaborator
Baha'i Religion
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Taught spiritual classes for children
- Managed legal paperwork and first aid certifications of teachers in the community.
- Taught junior youth spiritual empowerment groups
- Organized and coordinated special events, projects, and camps that promoted inclusivity and celebrated diversity within the community
- Served as a mentor for new teachers, sharing best practices and offering guidance on effective classroom management techniques.
Preschool Teacher
The Goddard School
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Assistant Teacher preschool classroom; ages 2 and 3
- Developed classroom management skills to create an environment that allowed students to actively socialize with others
- Held activities where students could learn and express creativity while developing fine motor skills
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
English as a Second Language Teacher
Santitham Witthayakhom School
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Assistant to the head English Teacher as a Second Language Teacher to elementary school students ranging from kindergarten to 5th grade
- Assistant in the nursery school
- Created and ran an after-school English program for kindergarten students, developing a curriculum using songs and language learning games.
- Working side-by-side with the director of the school to create a curriculum that could be integrated into the kindergarten and elementary English classes.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Child, youth and Family Studies
Portland State University
01.2021
Associate Degree - Education
Portland Community College
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Curriculum Development and lesson planning
- Parent-teacher communication
- Collaborative teaching
- Inclusive practices
- Safe learning environment
- Behavior management
- Critical thinking
- Learning strategies
- Serving diverse communities
Core Proficiencies
- Classroom Management
- Curriculum Development
- ICCHS Certification
- RRCAN Certificate
- Safe Sleep Certificate
- Fluent in German and Spanish
- Current Oregon Food Handler's Card
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
Languages
German
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Lead Teacher
The Cornell School
01.2021 - Current
Preschool Teacher
Kindercare
01.2019 - 01.2020
Children's Class Coordinator Collaborator
Baha'i Religion
01.2017 - 01.2019
Preschool Teacher
The Goddard School
01.2016 - 01.2017
German Preschool Teacher
Sophie Scholl Schule
01.2015 - 01.2022
English as a Second Language Teacher
Santitham Witthayakhom School
01.2013 - 01.2014
Associate Degree - Education
Portland Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Child, youth and Family Studies
Portland State University
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