Teresa Crossman
Folsom,CA
Summary
Friendly and energetic Preschool Lead Teacher with 30 years in early childhood education. Motivated to help children develop social, academic, and creative abilities to foster well-being and progress. Well-versed in developmental milestones and activities to promote curiosity and engagement. Early Childhood Educator devoted to successfully preparing children for a full educational career. Committed to teaching students good studying habits at young ages. Attends professional development seminars, faculty meetings, and parent-teacher conferences to remain connected to the needs of children and parents.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Preschool Lead Teacher
Folsom Cordova Unified School District
08.2021 - Current
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Provided open and loving environment where children direct learning process.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Administered assessments for each child and tracked results.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
Preschool Teacher
Phoenix Schools
03.2000 - 07.2018
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
Preschool Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
03.1998 - 04.2000
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Educational Studies
Central State University
Wilberforce, OH05.2024
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Folsom Lake College
Folsom, CA05.2017
Skills
- Compliance Understanding
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Social-Emotional Learning
- Department Planning
- Key Decision Making
- Lesson Planning
- Safety Awareness
- Training and Mentoring
- Behavior Management
- First Aid and CPR
- Classroom Organization
Certification
Master Teacher Permit in California Teaching Credential
Timeline
Preschool Lead Teacher
Folsom Cordova Unified School District
08.2021 - Current
Preschool Teacher
Phoenix Schools
03.2000 - 07.2018
Preschool Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
03.1998 - 04.2000
Bachelor of Science - Educational Studies
Central State University
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Folsom Lake College
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