Stephanie Colesiu
Richardson,TX
Summary
Dynamic Music and Movement Teacher at Holy Trinity Academy, skilled in lesson planning and fostering student engagement. Successfully implemented innovative strategies that enhanced participation and critical thinking. Known for building strong relationships with students and parents, while effectively managing classroom behavior to create a positive learning environment. I attained my child care director license certification in September of 2023
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Music and Movement Teacher
Holy Trinity Academy
Dallas, Tx
07.2015 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Implemented innovative teaching strategies to enhance student participation.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment promoting respect and collaboration.
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations and feedback sessions.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Fostered positive learning environment that encouraged student curiosity and critical thinking.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Implemented classroom management plan that reduced disruptions, creating more conducive learning environment.
Child Care Teacher
HPPC
Dallas, Tx
04.2007 - 07.2015
- Implemented age-appropriate activities that promote social and emotional skills.
- Monitored children's progress and adapted teaching methods to meet individual needs.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss children's development and address concerns.
- Maintained a safe and nurturing classroom environment for optimal learning.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Developed strong relationships with students and their families, fostering mutual trust and respect that contributed to overall student success.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Instructed aprroximately 12 children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
- Organized small groups of children while transitioning to and from outdoor play.
- Promoted a positive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations and consistently enforcing behavior guidelines.
- Taught hand washing and proper use of utensils to promote good hygiene and etiquette habits.
- Intervened in disruptive behavior, using positive reinforcement strategies to redirect and calm children.
- Gathered materials and resources to prepare for lessons and activities.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
Assistant Child Care Director
Highland Park Presbyterian Church
Dallas, Tx
01.2013 - 05.2014
- Assisted in developing and implementing age-appropriate curriculum for children.
- Coordinated daily activities to enhance children's social, emotional, and physical development.
- Supported staff training and development initiatives to improve childcare practices.
- Monitored classroom environments to maintain a safe and nurturing atmosphere for all children.
- Collaborated with the Director on strategic planning for program enhancements and growth initiatives.
- Facilitated conflict resolution among staff members, fostering collaborative problem-solving approaches.
- Streamlined daily operations for increased efficiency with proper staff scheduling and resource allocation.
- Enhanced parent satisfaction by maintaining open communication and addressing concerns promptly.
- Engaged with parents and families to build positive relationships for children to thrive.
- Managed approximately 15 to 30 phone calls per day as well as emails.
- Responsible for making approximately 15 staff member time schedules for the week as well as brakes and lunch break breaks
Education
High School Diploma -
Victory Christian Academy
DeSoto, TX2004
Navarro College
Corsicana, TXSkills
- Classroom restocking
- Motivating students
- Student engagement
- Positive role model and mentor
Relationship building
Critical thinking
Lesson planning
Motivating students
Student engagement
Behavior management
Parent-teacher communication
Positive role model and mentor
Classroom instruction
Conflict resolution
Group and individual instruction
Curriculum implementation
Small group instruction
Learning strategies
Performance assessments
Empathy and patience
Verbal and written communication
Educational activities
Parent and student communication
Excellent classroom management
Effective listening
Creative lesson planning
Classroom restocking
Timeline
Music and Movement Teacher
Holy Trinity Academy
07.2015 - Current
Assistant Child Care Director
Highland Park Presbyterian Church
01.2013 - 05.2014
Child Care Teacher
HPPC
04.2007 - 07.2015
High School Diploma -
Victory Christian Academy
Navarro College