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Sylvia Lorgen

Summary

Attentive and creative educator with a passion for helping young children develop emotional, social and educational skills for their well-being. Highly experienced with implementing developmentally-appropriate activities while providing nurturing environments conducive to learning. Inspired to promote physical, emotional, and social health as complement to academic progress.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

UPK Lead Teacher

Chai-Tots Preschool
09.2022 - Current
  • Plan and implement different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
  • Communicate frequently with parents about student growth and progress.
  • Design lesson plans according to DOE standards and work closely with administration for compliance with state curricula.

Assistant to the Head of School

Guidepost Montessori
02.2020 - 04.2020
  • Entrusted with confidential information regarding students carefully and with discretion.
  • Communicated with parents, teachers and members of the public with a patient demeanor.
  • Supported school director and teaching staff by greeting visitors, taking messages, responding to emails and efficiently completing clerical tasks.

Educational Coordinator

Bright Horizons
02.2019 - 01.2020
  • Responsible for observing teachers and assisting with planning and classroom instruction methodologies.
  • Performed classroom and teacher evaluations via completed observation reports.
  • Developed and implemented instructional programs.

Assistant Director

Bright Horizons
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Oriented, trained, and directed staff to achieve company objectives.
  • Monitored team compliance with safety and health guidelines.
  • Managed schedules by completing work accurately and on-time.

Lead Preschool Teacher

Bright Horizons, JP Morgan Chase
02.2014 - 01.2018
  • Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
  • Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
  • Implemented hands-on and play-based strategies for experiential learning.

Preschool General and Special Education Aide

William O'Connor
09.2005 - 09.2012
  • Provided special attention to individuals needing extra academic or behavioral guidance during classes.
  • Helped students to develop stellar behavioral habits through positive reinforcement and encouragement in studies as well as discipline and careful use of physical intervention when required.
  • Implemented methods to address behavior obstacles.

Education

Public School Teacher Certification (Professional) -

Master of Science - Early Childhood Education And Special Education

Touro College
New York, NY

Skills

  • Lesson Planning
  • Lesson Development
  • Staff Development
  • Compliance Understanding
  • Classroom Management
  • Behavior Modeling
  • Parent-Teacher Collaboration

Certification

Food Protection Certificate

Timeline

UPK Lead Teacher

Chai-Tots Preschool
09.2022 - Current

Assistant to the Head of School

Guidepost Montessori
02.2020 - 04.2020

Educational Coordinator

Bright Horizons
02.2019 - 01.2020

Assistant Director

Bright Horizons
01.2018 - 01.2019

Lead Preschool Teacher

Bright Horizons, JP Morgan Chase
02.2014 - 01.2018

Preschool General and Special Education Aide

William O'Connor
09.2005 - 09.2012

Public School Teacher Certification (Professional) -

Master of Science - Early Childhood Education And Special Education

Touro College

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