Teckla Coerber
Summary
Professional educator with substantial experience in early childhood environments. Proven capability in fostering collaborative team efforts and achieving desired outcomes. Skillful in curriculum development, classroom management, and implementing innovative teaching strategies. Adaptable, dependable, and dedicated to nurturing young minds. Celebrates that every child is a unique and treasured gift of God.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
EARLY CHILDHOOD DIRECTOR
Redeemer Early Childhood Center
05.2012 - 12.2024
- Developed and implemented curriculum plans that met the needs of all children in the program
- Collaborated with families, staff, and community partners to ensure positive outcomes for children
- Facilitated professional development opportunities for teachers to ensure best practices were being utilized
- Maintained compliance with state licensing regulations and standards
- Hired, trained, supervised, coached and evaluated staff members
- Monitored classroom activities to ensure safety and quality care of children
- Created an environment that promoted social-emotional development and school readiness
- Engaged the church into the life of the school to support one another as ministries working towards a common goal
- Ensured accurate record keeping including incident reports, attendance records, immunization records
- Provided guidance for team members on how to provide a safe learning environment for the children in their care
- Participated in budget planning processes to determine appropriate staffing levels and resources needed to run the program successfully
- Developed partnerships with local businesses or organizations to increase resources available for students
- Organized special events such as field trips or guest speakers to engage students in different experiences
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR
Redeemer Early Childhood Center
06.2006 - 12.2024
- Provided a safe and stimulating learning environment for sixteen three-year-olds
- Developed age-appropriate activities to encourage spiritual, physical, social and intellectual development of children
- Observed and monitored the behavior of children in order to ensure safety and provide positive guidance
- Implemented appropriate strategies to manage challenging behaviors
- Organized indoor and outdoor playtime activities to promote physical and mental development of children
- Encouraged creativity through art, music, dramatic play and other creative activities
- Maintained accurate records of each child's progress including daily observations and anecdotal notes
- Collaborated with parents in order to discuss their child's progress or any concerns they may have had regarding their child's development or behavior
- Fostered an atmosphere that encourages respect for all individuals regardless of gender, race or religion
- Conducted home visits in order to build relationships with families and assess the needs of individual children in their own homes
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning
Early Childhood Director/Teacher
Mt. Olive Lutheran Church
08.2001 - 11.2006
- Collaborated with families, teachers, administrators, and other stakeholders to ensure best practices were being followed in the classroom setting
- Oversaw recruitment efforts for new staff members including interviewing candidates and making hiring decisions
- Collaborated with parents to develop and maintain strong support networks and build rapport to foster seamless communication
- Trained, managed and motivated employees to promote professional skill development
- Increased student enrollment through targeted marketing efforts and community outreach initiatives.
- Implemented innovative teaching techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles among students within each classroom setting properly.
Education
Master of Science - Early Childhood Education
American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN07.2025
Bachelor of Science - Elementary/Early Childhood Education
Concordia University
Seward, NE05.2000
Skills
- Individualized support
- Behavioral modeling
- Classroom Management
- Lesson Planning
- Inclusive practices
- Team collaboration
- Child Safety Procedures
- Curriculum Development
- Classroom Organization
- Play-based learning
- Problem-solving
- Relationship building
- Documentation and record keeping
- Parent-teacher communication
Certification
- Early Childhood Teacher license
- Director Licensed
- Professional Teaching license Colorado (Birth-8)
Accomplishments
- Lutheran Educator Award-Director of the Year 2019
References
References available upon request.
Activities
- Group Fitness Instructor at Windsor Recreation Center
- Love to travel, hike
- Spend time with my children at their activities
- Women's bible study, youth ministry volunteer
Early Childhood Innovator
Received an award for Early Childhood Innovator from the state of Colorado.
Timeline
EARLY CHILDHOOD DIRECTOR
Redeemer Early Childhood Center
05.2012 - 12.2024
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR
Redeemer Early Childhood Center
06.2006 - 12.2024
Early Childhood Director/Teacher
Mt. Olive Lutheran Church
08.2001 - 11.2006
Bachelor of Science - Elementary/Early Childhood Education
Concordia University
- Early Childhood Teacher license
- Director Licensed
- Professional Teaching license Colorado (Birth-8)
Master of Science - Early Childhood Education
American College of Education
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