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
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