Tammy Turcotte
Gray,ME
Summary
Proactive Elementary Ed. Teacher with extensive experience in fostering social-emotional development through interactive lessons and hands-on activities. Skilled in differentiated instruction, behavior management and creating engaging learning environments. Brings a strong commitment to student growth and collaborative communication with parents and colleagues.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary Teacher
The Opportunity Alliance/Westbrook School Dept.
05.2015 - 11.2018
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Promoted social-emotional development with interactive lessons on empathy, conflict resolution, and self-regulation techniques.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Boosted student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into lesson plans.
- Fostered a love of learning among students by maintaining an energetic teaching style and incorporating creative, interactive elements into lessons.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Participated in ongoing professional learning opportunities to remain current on best practices in early childhood education.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, enhancing family involvement in the educational process.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Evaluated student progress through formative and summative assessments, utilizing data-driven methods to inform instructional decisions.
- Improved student literacy skills by incorporating daily read-alouds, guided reading groups, and independent reading time.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Developed and implemented behavior management systems to maintain a structured and productive learning environment.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies for diverse learners, ensuring individualized support and success for all students.
- Enhanced classroom environment by creating visually appealing bulletin boards and displays, promoting a positive learning atmosphere.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units, fostering a holistic approach to education.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Assisted and supervised [Number] children through entire school day.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback on educational development.
- Encouraged use of technology to support student learning.
- Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
- Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress.
Private Nanny
Portland Nanny Agency
01.2012 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with parents, maintaining open communication about each child''s progress and needs.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Established clear expectations for behavior, setting boundaries to create a respectful atmosphere within the home.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
- Implemented daily routines for optimal child development and created a structured environment.
- Conducted regular safety checks and maintained a clean, hazard-free environment for the children at all times.
- Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing consistent and nurturing care.
- Organized engaging activities that incorporated age-appropriate educational components for cognitive development.
- Adapted caregiving approaches based on individual needs of each child to provide personalized support.
- Assisted with homework and school projects, fostering a love for learning in the children.
- Supported emotional growth by helping children navigate conflicts with empathy and understanding while teaching problem-solving skills.
- Collaborated with parents to establish effective bedtime routines, resulting in improved sleep patterns for the children.
- Facilitated creative expression through art projects, imaginative play, storytelling sessions, and more.
- Maintained detailed logs of daily activities, milestones achieved, and any behavioral or health concerns that arose during care hours.
- Taught children everyday skills and language.
- Facilitated relationships with children and parents by developing caring and structured home environments.
- Coordinated schedules between multiple families when working as a nanny share provider to ensure seamless childcare transitions throughout the week.
- Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.
- Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
- Organized activities that enhanced children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
- Helped children complete homework assignments and school projects.
- Supervised children engaged in physical activity, learning and social skills with peers.
- Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.
- Identified warning signs of emotional and developmental problems in children.
Education
High School Diploma -
Southern Maine Community College
South Portland, MEHigh School Diploma -
Monmouth Academy
Monmouth, ME06-1996
Skills
- Early Childhood Education
- Patience and Empathy
- Curriculum Planning
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Progress Reporting
- Assessment Strategies
- Group and individual instruction
- Tactile Teaching Methods
- Artistic Expression
- Science Exploration
- Montessori Methodology
- Core Concept Teaching
- Special Needs Support
- Fine Motor Skills
- Language development
- Social-emotional learning
- Mathematical Concepts
- Child development knowledge
- Creative lesson planning
- Lesson Planning
- Classroom Management
- Activity Planning
- Social Skills Development
- Differentiated Instruction
- Child Development
- Student Records Management
- Adept at working with special needs children
- Artistic abilities
- Positive Reinforcement
- Elementary Education
- Daycare management
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Special Education
- Performance Improvement
- Child development expertise
- Head Start programs
- Afterschool program leadership
- Student Counseling
- Training in food handling preparation
- Basic clerical knowledge
- At-home daycare professional
- Tutoring expertise
- Classroom Organization
- Supply Management
- Schedule creation and maintenance
- Effective listening
- Observational skills
- Excellent classroom management
- Certified in Early Childhood Education
- Social skill building
- Promoting Social and Emotional Development
- Communicating with Parents and Teachers
- Student Performance Evaluations
- Progress Monitoring
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Parent and Guardian Relations
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
- Early Childhood Development
- Fine Motor Skill Development
- Data Confidentiality
- Organizational and Planning Skills
- Activity Demonstrations
- Motivating and Inspiring Students
- Reinforcing Learning Concepts
- Student Behavior and Progress Reporting
Timeline
Elementary Teacher
The Opportunity Alliance/Westbrook School Dept.
05.2015 - 11.2018
Private Nanny
Portland Nanny Agency
01.2012 - Current
High School Diploma -
Southern Maine Community College
High School Diploma -
Monmouth Academy
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