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Tracie Young

Natrona Heights,PA

Summary

Friendly and energetic teacher with 18 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.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Preschool Teacher

TenderCare Learning Center
09.2023 - Current

STUDENT TEACHING

Lead Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

Tender Care Learning Center
06.2021 - Current
  • Create safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
  • Implement age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
  • Maintain well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
  • Observe children to identify individuals in need of additional support and develop strategies to improve assistance.

Practicum Student in a 4th Grade ELA Classroom

Burrell School District
04.2023 - 06.2023
  • Followed school and classroom policies, regulations, dress codes, and schedules.
  • Supported teachers with classroom and lab preparations as requested.
  • Participated in lecture classes and asked compelling questions to further solidify learning.
  • Created and implemented lesson plans to support current learning objectives.

Contracted Slots Infant /Toddler Lead Teacher

Appleseed Learning Center
02.2019 - 06.2021
  • Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
  • Established positive relationships with students and families.

Assistant Preschool Teacher

A Place to Grow Learning Center
09.2018 - 02.2019
  • Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • 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.

Lead Preschool Teacher

Tender Care Learning Center
02.2018 - 09.2018
  • Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
  • Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.

Lead Preschool Teacher

KinderCare Learning Center
04.2017 - 02.2018
  • Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
  • Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
  • Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
  • Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.

Preschool Teacher/Assistant Director

Small World Daycare
11.2005 - 01.2017
  • Assisted teacher by developing lesson plans to meet educational goals for each child.
  • Established positive relationships with students and families.
  • Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
  • Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Ed Pre-K - 4th With Certification

Carlow University
Pittsburgh, PA
12.2023

Associate's Degree - Early Childhood Education Pre-K -4th

Westmoreland County Community College
Youngwood, PA
01.2016

Skills

  • Resourceful, reliable, respectful, and professional in working with children & families of various backgrounds, cultures, and abilities
  • Successful & caring in handling children in various situations and times of need
  • Flexible in assuming leadership or support roles with coworkers
  • Able to create and implement engaging, developmentally age-appropriate lesson plans and activities
  • Experienced using Teaching Strategies Gold and Core Assessments, Ages & Stages, and Child Service Reports
  • Regarded by previous supervisors and directors for being successful at managing and overseeing students, multitasking, organized, and orderly in a learning center/classroom setting
  • Positive Reinforcement Strategies
  • Group and Individual Instruction
  • Classroom Observation
  • Age-Appropriate Curriculum
  • School Community Relations
  • Differentiated Instruction

Certification

Mandated Reporter Certification 2022

Adult, Children, and Infant CPR and First Aid Certification until 5/2024

Multiple PA Keys and Better Kid Care Trainings 2005-2023

Additional Information

References upon request.

Timeline

Preschool Teacher

TenderCare Learning Center
09.2023 - Current

Practicum Student in a 4th Grade ELA Classroom

Burrell School District
04.2023 - 06.2023

Lead Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

Tender Care Learning Center
06.2021 - Current

Contracted Slots Infant /Toddler Lead Teacher

Appleseed Learning Center
02.2019 - 06.2021

Assistant Preschool Teacher

A Place to Grow Learning Center
09.2018 - 02.2019

Lead Preschool Teacher

Tender Care Learning Center
02.2018 - 09.2018

Lead Preschool Teacher

KinderCare Learning Center
04.2017 - 02.2018

Preschool Teacher/Assistant Director

Small World Daycare
11.2005 - 01.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Ed Pre-K - 4th With Certification

Carlow University

Associate's Degree - Early Childhood Education Pre-K -4th

Westmoreland County Community College
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