Susan Hamons
Collins
Summary
Professional educator prepared for leadership in teaching role. Proven track record in curriculum development, classroom management, and fostering positive learning environment. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability to changing educational needs. Reliable and results-driven, with expertise in student assessment, instructional strategies, and mentoring colleagues.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher
Collins Christian Children's Center
08.2005 - 05.2025
- Facilitated engaging lesson plans to support diverse learning styles.
- Collaborated with colleagues to enhance curriculum development and instructional strategies.
- Assisted in classroom management to create a positive learning environment.
- Implemented assessment tools to evaluate student progress and understanding.
- Participated in professional development workshops to improve instructional techniques.
- Adapted teaching methods based on individual student needs and feedback.
- Developed relationships with students and families to foster community involvement.
- Monitored student progress, adjusting teaching strategies for optimal learning outcomes.
- Developed age-appropriate activities enhancing cognitive and physical development.
- Organized community events to strengthen relationships between families and the preschool program.
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Boosted children''s social development by promoting positive interactions among peers through group activities and collaborative projects.
- Strengthened communication skills among preschoolers through daily dialogue practice during circle time sessions.
- Assisted and supervised 15 -22 children through entire school day.
- Evaluated student performance regularly through observation, assessment tools, and parent-teacher conferences to ensure academic growth was being achieved consistently across all areas of development.
- Improved student behavior by implementing effective classroom management strategies and establishing clear expectations for conduct.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Increased parent involvement by effectively communicating with families about upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, and student progress reports.
- Enhanced student reading skills by implementing engaging literacy activities and utilizing age-appropriate books.
- Organized special events like field trips, holiday celebrations, or guest speakers to enhance the educational experience for students while building a sense of community within the classroom.
Timeline
Lead Teacher
Collins Christian Children's Center
08.2005 - 05.2025
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