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Teresa Tunstall

9178 Pine Forest RD, Copper Hill,VA

Summary

Nurturing Preschool Teacher possessing In-depth knowledge of early childhood education and development and age-appropriate instructional practices. Warm and caring individual with 15+ years of experience supervising children and employing activities to support learning objectives.


I am committed to encouraging intellectual, social and emotional development in children. Hands-on experience assisting in lesson planning, preparing classroom for activities and assisting children with toileting and meal needs. I am enthusiastic and compassionate about today's children and helping them navigate the world and times in which we currently live.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Home Health Aide

Robin Plowman
08.2022 - 10.2023
  • Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
  • Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring proper dosage and timely administration for optimal health outcomes.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, promoting a positive atmosphere conducive to healing.
  • Assisted with meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions, meeting nutritional needs
  • Constructed cognitively stimulating activities.
  • Helped client with managing Cerebral Paisley at home

Home Health Aide

Richard Kirby
06.2016 - 04.2021
  • Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personalized Dementia care
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, promoting a positive atmosphere conducive to healing.
  • Transported patients to medical appointments and social outings, fostering community engagement and overall wellbeing.
  • Assisted with meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions, meeting nutritional needs while adhering to personal preferences.
  • Promptly responded to emergency situations such as falls or medical crises providing immediate care and contacting appropriate personnel when necessary.
  • Adapted to ever-changing patient needs, consistently adjusting care plans and strategies in order to provide the highest quality of personalized assistance.

4-5 Year Old Teacher

Copper Hill Child Care
03.2010 - 06.2012
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of multiple teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
  • Led parent teacher conference's
  • Organized field trips that enriched students'' learning experiences outside the traditional classroom setting.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
  • Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities and social and emotional delays

Home Day Care Provider

Self Owned Daycare
10.2007 - 03.2009
  • Maintained a safe, nurturing environment for infants by adhering to health and safety regulations.
  • Supported the emotional needs of infants through consistent care, comfort, and validation of feelings.
  • Developed strong relationships with parents to foster trust and open communication regarding their child''s wellbeing.
  • Tailored lessons according to each infant''s individual needs, ensuring optimal learning opportunities
  • Utilized a variety of teaching methods, including storytelling, music, and visual aids, to stimulate infant curiosity and interest in learning.
  • Used proper sanitizing techniques for toys, surfaces, and equipment.
  • Managed personal hygiene requirements with frequent diaper changes, use of bibs, and monitoring of behaviors.
  • Adhered to parent preferences and legal requirements for feeding breastmilk, formula and solids to infants.


* Emergency and short notice day care for families who's caregiver's were sick or vacationing


* Provided after school care in emergencies ( caregiver illness, family emergencies ex)


* Accepted early drop off and putting children on and getting them off the bus

Preschool Teacher

Personal Home Owned Day Care
01.1998 - 01.2003
  • Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom.
  • Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns
  • Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
  • 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.
  • Assisted and supervised up to 10 children through school day and after school
  • Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
  • Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
  • Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
  • Administered nutritious meals and snacks to promote healthy eating habits in children.

Daycare

First Union Child Care Center
01.1993 - 01.1996

Floater - Going from class to class during lunches, planning periods, conference's, and substituting


Colic Duty - 4 hour colic baby shifts.


Cook- 80 - 100 children daily Breakfast, Lunch, evening snacks


Toddlers (1995) - assistant teacher

Two's (1995-1996) assistant teacher

four and five's (1996 - 1997) assistant teacher

Education

1 Year Certificate (4 Classes Away From 2 Yr Degre - Early Childhood Development And Education

Virginia Western Community College, Roanoke, VA
05.1994

Floyd Co High School , Floyd, VA
1992

Skills

  • Lesson implementation
  • Curriculum Planning
  • Patience and Empathy
  • Parent-Teacher Communication
  • Positive Reinforcement
  • Classroom Management
  • Promoting Social and Emotional Development
  • Flexible Work Schedule
  • Reliability
  • Early Childhood Teaching (ECT) Certification

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline

Home Health Aide - Robin Plowman
08.2022 - 10.2023
Home Health Aide - Richard Kirby
06.2016 - 04.2021
4-5 Year Old Teacher - Copper Hill Child Care
03.2010 - 06.2012
Home Day Care Provider - Self Owned Daycare
10.2007 - 03.2009
Preschool Teacher - Personal Home Owned Day Care
01.1998 - 01.2003
Daycare - First Union Child Care Center
01.1993 - 01.1996
Virginia Western Community College - 1 Year Certificate (4 Classes Away From 2 Yr Degre, Early Childhood Development And Education
Floyd Co High School - ,
Teresa Tunstall