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Tracie Veney

Baltimore,MD

Summary

Experience Early Childhood/ Kindergarten Teacher with 13 years of experience. Organized, dependable and successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Kindergarten Teacher

City Springs Elementary School
08.2023 - Current
  • Improved student reading skills by implementing phonics-based instruction and guided reading activities.
  • Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
  • Increased parent involvement through regular communication, parent-teacher conferences, and workshops.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment with the use of collaborative group work and hands-on activities.
  • Developed strong relationships with families to address any concerns or issues impacting student success.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
  • Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
  • Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
  • Collaborated with other faculty and staff to promote rigorous learning opportunities, general well-being of school and collective interest of staff and student body.
  • Teamed with other professionals to enhance student learning experiences.
  • Observed and assessed student performance and charted progress.
  • Developed and implemented behavior management strategies for creation of ideal learning environment.
  • Kept accurate documents about student progress for school and parent records.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in early childhood education.
  • Maintained thorough records of student performance data, using this information to inform future instruction decisions and communicate progress with parents regularly during conferences or meetings.
  • Delivered structured lessons on readiness skills by emphasizing phonics, language skills, literature, and handwriting.
  • Arranged parent-teacher conferences to address student progress and collaboratively set goals for areas of improvement.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to create and use enhanced technology and smart boards.

Early Childhood Lead Teacher

Day Springs Head Start
01.2019 - 07.2023
  • Enhanced student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects in daily lesson plans.
  • Increased parent involvement through regular communication, informative newsletters, and hosting family events.
  • Developed strong relationships with students and parents to foster a positive learning environment.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to create cross-curricular lessons that connected subjects for deeper understanding.
  • Led professional development sessions for other teachers on effective classroom management strategies.
  • Established a safe and nurturing classroom environment where students felt comfortable taking risks and expressing themselves creatively.
  • Mentored new teachers in the implementation of best practices for early childhood education.
  • Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
  • Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
  • Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
  • Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
  • Established positive relationships with students and families.
  • Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
  • Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
  • Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
  • Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
  • Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
  • Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
  • Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
  • Implemented individualized instruction plans tailored to each student''s unique strengths and weaknesses.

Housing Inspector

Baltimore City Housing Authority
07.2018 - 01.2019
  • Improved housing conditions by conducting thorough inspections and identifying safety hazards.
  • Investigate complaints of improper disposal of residential and non-residential trash.
  • Record and report unsanitary conditions of weeds, rats, trash and debris and such housing code violations as defective doors, windows, porches, steps and peeling paint.
  • Boosted community satisfaction by addressing tenant complaints promptly and professionally.
  • Inspect the exteriors and interiors of vacant and occupied single family dwellings for compliance with or violation of applicable Baltimore City Building Fire and Related Codes.

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Head Start Child Care Teacher

Kennedy Krieger Institute
04.2011 - 04.2016
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Increased student literacy rates by implementing targeted reading strategies in individualized instruction plans.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
  • Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
  • Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
  • Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education

Coppin State University
Baltimore, MD
05.2015

High School Diploma -

Western High School
Baltimore, MD
06.2008

Skills

  • Curriculum Planning
  • Lesson Planning
  • Student Records Management
  • Common core
  • Classroom Management
  • Social skills
  • Behavior Management
  • Health and safety
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Parent-Teacher Communication

Timeline

Kindergarten Teacher

City Springs Elementary School
08.2023 - Current

Early Childhood Lead Teacher

Day Springs Head Start
01.2019 - 07.2023

Housing Inspector

Baltimore City Housing Authority
07.2018 - 01.2019

Head Start Child Care Teacher

Kennedy Krieger Institute
04.2011 - 04.2016

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education

Coppin State University

High School Diploma -

Western High School
Tracie Veney