Stephanie Davis
Philadelphia
Summary
Compassionate Early Childhood Teacher known for maintaining highly productive and efficiently managed classrooms. Possess specialized skills in child development, early literacy programming, and classroom management. Excel at communication, patience, and creativity, ensuring engaging learning environments that foster students' growth, curiosity, and social-emotional development.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Preschool Teacher
Kinder Academy
Philadelphia
09.2020 - Current
- Mentored new teachers within the program by providing feedback on teaching methods or strategies used in the classroom.
- Provided guidance counseling services when necessary in order to help students resolve conflicts or personal issues.
- Created and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum addressing learning styles.
- Removed hazards and developed appropriate boundaries and rules to create safe environment for children.
- Provided individualized instruction to each student based on their needs and interests.
- Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
- Abided by local regulations and safety protocols.
- Read stories to children and taught painting, drawing, and crafts.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding student progress, behavioral issues or any other concerns they may have had about their child's well-being.
- Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss students' progress and areas requiring improvement.
- Adapted instructional techniques according to student learning styles and progress.
- Observed and documented students' growth and development throughout the year.
- Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
- Incorporated cultural diversity into lesson plans so students could learn more about different cultures around the world.
- Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships.
- Identified early signs of emotional and developmental problems in children to bring concerns to parents' attention.
- Organized and maintained a safe learning environment for children, including supervision of indoor and outdoor playtime.
- Participated in team meetings with administrators to review curriculum objectives or discuss school policies.
- Met with parents to discuss child behavior and academic progress.
- Integrated music into everyday activities to foster creativity among students.
- Administered and documented results of student assessments.
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
- Distributed quarterly progress assessments and milestone reports to each parent.
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Monitored student progress to ensure cooperation and growth.
- Developed professional relationships with parents, teachers, directors and therapists.
- Instructed and assisted children in eating, toileting, and resting to help develop healthy personal habits.
- Created safe, environment for children through implementation of appropriate activity and discipline.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan special events such as field trips or holiday parties.
- Encouraged positive behavior through positive reinforcement techniques such as praise and rewards.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Organized creative and fun activities, enhancing children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
- Monitored classroom supplies inventory levels and ordered new items as needed.
- Facilitated parent-teacher conferences when needed in order to discuss student progress or areas needing improvement.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
- Observed children to record development.
- Maintained attendance records.
- Updated daily bulletin board with children's artwork and accomplishments.
- Ensured compliance with all state regulations related to preschool education standards.
- Assisted in developing lesson plans that incorporated reading, writing, math, science and art into daily activities.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
Assistant Preschool Teacher
Kinder Academy
Philadelphia
09.2016 - 09.2020
- Observed children to record development.
- Assisted with or led story time by reading books to children.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships.
- Removed hazards and developed appropriate boundaries and rules to create safe environment for children.
- Identified early signs of emotional and developmental problems in children and brought up problems to parents.
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Worked closely with colleagues in order facilitate smooth transitions between activities throughout the day.
- Instructed and assisted children in eating, toileting, and resting to help develop healthy personal habits.
- Communicated with parents regularly to maintain student progress, schedule meetings, and increase overall student happiness.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
- Supervised the children while they were engaged in various activities such as arts and crafts, story time, outdoor play.
- Collaborated with other staff members to ensure that all safety protocols were followed at all times.
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
- Supported lead teacher with daily classroom activities.
- Arranged classroom furniture and learning materials to keep areas neat.
- Performed general housekeeping duties such as tidying up classrooms after activities or cleaning up spills from lunchtime.
- Participated in parent-teacher meetings regularly to discuss student progress with parents or guardians.
- Organized student items by labeling and documenting collection.
- Maintained and cleaned nap mats by making minor repairs and wiping down.
- Employed variety of educational techniques to reach varied skill levels in preschool classroom.
- Read stories aloud to the children and discussed them afterwards to gauge understanding.
- Provided guidance to children on appropriate behavior during activities.
- Created and assembled classroom displays and decorations.
- Developed meaningful relationships with all students based on trust and respect.
- Maintained daily records of activities, behaviors, meals, and naps.
- Assisted in creating and implementing lesson plans for preschoolers.
- Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
- Instructed and assisted students during craft activities.
Lead Infant Teacher
Apple Childcare Center
Philadelphia
09.2012 - 07.2016
- Encouraged children's curiosity and exploration through interactive learning activities.
- Developed and implemented daily lesson plans to support infant development.
- Created and maintained a clean, organized, and stimulating environment conducive to learning.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Sparked creativity and imagination by helping children discover new things each day.
- Read aloud and played alphabet games to encourage early literacy.
- Followed safe feeding guidelines and parental requests for breastmilk, formula and solids.
- Helped develop gross motor skills through playtime activities such as crawling, walking, running, jumping.
- Engaged in continuous professional development to stay current with early childhood education practices.
- Organized and maintained a safe, clean, and stimulating learning environment for infants.
- Helped infants develop communication skills through baby sign language while also promoting positive behaviors and social skills.
- Engaged in conversations with infants to encourage language development.
- Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
- Ensured safety rules were followed at all times by supervising playtime activities both indoors and outdoors.
- Changed diapers, used bibs and monitored behaviors to maintain good hygiene for each child.
- Assisted with diaper changes and assisted children with toileting needs when necessary.
- Maintained accurate records of children's attendance, progress, and health concerns.
- Assisted children with daily routines, including toileting, feeding, and nap times.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
Education
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Harcum College
Bryn Mawr, PA05-2019
Skills
- Child development
- Classroom management
- Safety protocols
- Individualized instruction
- Parent communication
- Behavior management
- Conflict resolution
- Positive reinforcement
Timeline
Lead Preschool Teacher
Kinder Academy
09.2020 - Current
Assistant Preschool Teacher
Kinder Academy
09.2016 - 09.2020
Lead Infant Teacher
Apple Childcare Center
09.2012 - 07.2016
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Harcum College
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