Tracy Royer
Chicago,IL
Summary
Friendly and energetic Early Childhood Teacher with 18 years in PreK. Motivated to help children develop social, academic and creative abilities to foster well-being and progress. Well-versed in developmental milestones and play-based activities to promote curiosity and engagement.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
PreK Teacher
Gale Community Academy
Chicago, IL
08.2017 - Current
- Maintained school's Gold Circle of Quality award with consistently high CLASS scores.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Used Teaching Strategies Gold to document behavioral, emotional, academic, and social growth of students.
TAT PreK Teacher
Audubon Elementary School
Chicago, IL
03.2017 - 06.2017
- Provided varied opportunities using multiple learning styles for children's active participation experimentation and problem-solving within structured setting
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans
TAT PreK Teacher
Alcott College Prep
Chicago, IL
09.2016 - 03.2017
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and behavioral health team
- Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files
TAT PreK Teacher
Pulaski International School of Chicago
Chicago, IL
02.2016 - 06.2016
- Developed curriculum to advance physical, emotional, social and cognitive growth of children
- Provided varied opportunities using multiple learning styles for children's active participation experimentation and problem-solving within structured setting
Cadre Substitute
Chicago Public Schools
09.2015 - 01.2016
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts
- Took notes and prepared reports on school day activities to provide to primary teacher
PreK Teacher
James B. McPherson School
Chicago, IL
08.2014 - 08.2015
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures
- Fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences
Head Start Master PreK Teacher
Christopher House
Chicago, IL
07.2012 - 08.2014
Student Teacher
Beasley Magnet Academic Center
Chicago, IL
01.2012 - 04.2012
Preschool Teacher
Concordia Place
Chicago, IL
07.2010 - 01.2012
Preschool Teacher
Joliet Junior College Early Childhood Center
Joliet, IL
08.2007 - 05.2009
Preschool Teacher
Rogy's Learning Place
Normal, IL
01.2006 - 07.2007
Childcare Worker
Second Presbytarian Church
Bloomington, IL
10.2004 - 06.2007
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Roosevelt University
Chicago, IL05.2012
Associate of Arts - Education
Joliet Junior College
Joliet, IL08.2009
Skills
- Play-Based Learning
- Classroom Rules Establishment
- Creating Safe Learning Environment
- Coordinating with Teachers and Clinicians
- Classroom Management Techniques
- Individual Student Instruction
- Parent-teacher relations
- English Language Learners
Timeline
PreK Teacher
Gale Community Academy
08.2017 - Current
TAT PreK Teacher
Audubon Elementary School
03.2017 - 06.2017
TAT PreK Teacher
Alcott College Prep
09.2016 - 03.2017
TAT PreK Teacher
Pulaski International School of Chicago
02.2016 - 06.2016
Cadre Substitute
Chicago Public Schools
09.2015 - 01.2016
PreK Teacher
James B. McPherson School
08.2014 - 08.2015
Head Start Master PreK Teacher
Christopher House
07.2012 - 08.2014
Student Teacher
Beasley Magnet Academic Center
01.2012 - 04.2012
Preschool Teacher
Concordia Place
07.2010 - 01.2012
Preschool Teacher
Joliet Junior College Early Childhood Center
08.2007 - 05.2009
Preschool Teacher
Rogy's Learning Place
01.2006 - 07.2007
Childcare Worker
Second Presbytarian Church
10.2004 - 06.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Roosevelt University
Associate of Arts - Education
Joliet Junior College
Certification
- Professional Educator License, Illinois State Board of Education - June 2012
- Early Childhood Education (Self Contained General Education) Endorsement - June 2012
- Certified Educator Level 1, Google for Education - June 2022
- Certified Educator Level 2, Google for Education - July 2022
- Certified Trainer, Google for Education - [expected September 2022]
- English as a Second Language (PreKindergarten through Grade 12) Endorsement - [expected Fall 2022]
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