Suzanne Hill
Tucson,AZ
Summary
Compassionate Preschool Teacher with 23 years of experience. Fantastic multitasker with skills in monitoring safety, progress and growth while providing exciting, educational and welcoming classrooms. Committed to detailed scheduling and effective budgeting with extensive knowledge of Play base as well as academic teaching.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Childcare Lead Teacher
Young Explorers School
Tucson, AZ
07.2019 - Current
- Organized activities to teach toddler children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Helped new toddler children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
- Increased student satisfaction by frequently observing students and recognizing what there needs are and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Used Class Dojo to document behavioral, emotional, academic and social growth of over 12 two-year old students.
- Taught Small and Gross Motor Skills to class of 12 two-year old students through organizing and leading Developmentally appropriate activities.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Worked flexible hours; early and closing shifts and overtime if needed.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
Childcare Lead Teacher
Young Explorers Schools
Tucson, AZ
08.2017 - 07.2019
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
- Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress.
- Taught small and large motor skills to 8 two year old students through organizing and leading learning activities through play.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; early morning and closing shifts.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Director of Childcare
Erik Hite Foundation Child Development Center
Tucson, AZ
03.2011 - 08.2017
- Engaged with parents and families to build positive relationships for children to thrive.
- Operated under licensing guidelines to protect health, safety and well-being of children.
- Managed program paperwork and child records to comply with state requirements.
- Planned and monitored curriculum and program activities and liaised with teachers to create fun and engaging learning experiences.
- Evaluated staff and offered guidance to enhance knowledge, skills and professional development to optimize learning environment.
- Attended approved training and continuing education courses to maintain certifications.
- Recruited, selected and retained high-quality staff to reduce turnover and foster stability.
- Furnished facility with supplies, equipment, food and materials to foster social and cognitive development.
- Monitored and observed child progress, interactions and behavior and reported findings to parents.
- Resolved conflicts and administered corrective action to foster positive experience for children and staff.
- Maintained high-quality child care standards based on developmentally appropriate practices.
- Supervised childcare workers and oversaw facility to meet state requirements for education and training.
- Oversaw safety requirements, inspection and certification procedures to facilitate annual licensing review.
- Attended professional meetings and conferences to maintain and improve professional competence.
- Collaborated on strategies to enhance student learning and behavior alongside parents and teaching staff.
- Implemented school policies, procedures and systems to promote safe and healthy environment in compliance with state standards.
- Monitored students' progress and provided students and teachers with assistance in resolving problems.
- Reviewed curriculum to evaluate success and recommend and implement changes.
- Maximized occupancy of building to achieve return on investment.
- Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Managed team of employees, overseeing hiring, training and professional growth of employees.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Director of Childcare
Learn N Grow
Tucson, AZ
05.2007 - 03.2011
- Engaged with parents and families to build positive relationships for children to thrive.
- Operated under licensing guidelines to protect health, safety and well-being of children.
- Managed program paperwork and child records to comply with state requirements.
- Planned and monitored curriculum and program activities and liaised with teachers to create fun and engaging learning experiences.
- Attended approved training and continuing education courses to maintain certifications.
- Monitored and observed child progress, interactions and behavior and reported findings to parents.
- Resolved conflicts and administered corrective action to foster positive experience for children and staff.
- Maintained high-quality child care standards based on developmentally appropriate practices.
- Supervised childcare workers and oversaw facility to meet state requirements for education and training.
- Oversaw safety requirements, inspection and certification procedures to facilitate annual licensing review.
- Attended professional meetings and conferences to maintain and improve professional competence.
- Collaborated on strategies to enhance student learning and behavior alongside parents and teaching staff.
- Implemented school policies, procedures and systems to promote safe and healthy environment in compliance with state standards.
Childcare Teacher
Kids Forever Learning Centers
Tucson, AZ
03.1999 - 05.2007
- Organized small groups of children while transitioning to and from outdoor play.
- Taught basic education principles while complying with IEP and ARD goals.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting and toileting.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Allowed for ample outdoor recreation time to support physical development.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Developed age-appropriate activities and programs for children 1 to 12 years old.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Implemented curriculum to enhance classes with learning-focused activities.
- Assessed babies and toddlers against established early childhood developmental milestones, preparing regular progress reports for each child.
- Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Continually kept abreast of toy and child-related recalls and safety warnings.
Education
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ05.2016
Skills
- Organizational and Planning Skills
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
- Teaching Method Adaptations
- Progress Tracking and Reporting
- School Policy and Rules Enforcement
- Computer Proficiency
- Teacher and Administrator Collaboration
- Feeding Guidelines Knowledge
- Early Childhood Education Knowledge
- Classroom Rules Establishment
- Play-Based Learning
- Age-Appropriate Curriculum
Certification
- CPR and First Aid Training - 2022 - 2024
- Food Handler's License -
Timeline
Childcare Lead Teacher
Young Explorers School
07.2019 - Current
Childcare Lead Teacher
Young Explorers Schools
08.2017 - 07.2019
Director of Childcare
Erik Hite Foundation Child Development Center
03.2011 - 08.2017
Director of Childcare
Learn N Grow
05.2007 - 03.2011
Childcare Teacher
Kids Forever Learning Centers
03.1999 - 05.2007
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
Pima Community College
- CPR and First Aid Training - 2022 - 2024
- Food Handler's License -
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