Hi, I’m
Tracy Zinn
Columbus,OH
Summary
Creative and energetic Early Childhood Education Professional devoted to offering diverse activity plans and experiential learning opportunities to enhance individual development. Friendly, supportive and motivated with strong desire to promote student potential. Offering many years of experience with passion for building strong rapport with faculty, students and caregivers. Dedicated Educator committed to dynamic instruction and innovative learning resources to foster child development. In-depth knowledge of early childhood education with focus on cultivating safe and welcoming learning environments.
Overview
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Liberty Early Education Center, Delaware, OH
Early Childhood Teacher
2016.07 - Current (8 years & 2 months)
Job overview
- Observed and supervised children in Multiage classrooms, in groups of 12 and 16.
- 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.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
Ascension Lutheran Preschool, Columbus, United States
Lead Preschool Teacher
2015.07 - 2016.07 (1 year)
Job overview
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Planned educational opportunities based on children's varied interests and abilities
- Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Utilized books, songs and games to engage students.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Assisted and supervised 16 children throughout school day.
Joyland Preschool/Child Care, Columbus, United States
Kindergarten Teacher
2010.07 - 2015.07 (5 years)
Job overview
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor and establish classroom learning,
- Provided differentiated and developmentally appropriate learning opportunities.
- Identified characteristics, needs, abilities and challenges of each child through personal interaction and progress reports to optimize approaches.
- Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
- Applied evidence-based practices for classroom management to enhance learning results.
- Created child-centered learning environment
- Arranged parent-teacher conferences to address student progress and collaboratively set goals for areas of improvement.
- Delivered structured lessons on readiness skills by emphasizing phonics, language skills, literature and handwriting.
- Encouraged and prepared students to become independent readers through systematic, multi-sensory instruction in phonemic awareness and decoding skills.
- Assessed comprehensive student growth across academic, social and personal skills.
- Introduced read-aloud literature to stimulate imagination and build comprehension and vocabulary.
- Cultivated language skills through use of traditional poems, nursery rhymes and riddles to help students develop comprehension, vocabulary and love of language.
- Instructed children between ages of 5 and 6 on basic mathematical concepts.
Self, Columbus, United States
In-Home After School Care Provider
2007.07 - 2010.07 (3 years)
Job overview
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse indoor and outdoor activities.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Developed age-appropriate activities and programs for children 5 to 10 years old.
- Allowed for ample outdoor recreation time to support physical development.
- Communicated with parents through email and direct personal communication.
- Made nutritious snacks with children.
Columbus School For Girls, Columbus, United States
Kindergarten Teacher
2004.07 - 2007.07 (3 years)
Job overview
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor and establish learning plans to meet student needs.
- Identified characteristics, needs, abilities and challenges of each child through personal interaction and progress reports to optimize approaches.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
- Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
- Created, managed and participated in variety of learning environments and activities to support opportunities for students to develop full potential and achieve learning objectives.
- Applied evidence-based practices for classroom management to enhance learning results.
- Created child-centered learning environment characterized by consistent application of sound mental health and educational psychology practices.
- Integrated outdoor education into lesson plans.
- Collaborated with other faculty and staff to promote rigorous learning opportunities, general well-being of school and collective interest of staff and student body.
- Delegated tasks to teacher assistants and school volunteers.
- 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.
- Encouraged and prepared students to become independent readers through systematic, multi-sensory instruction in phonemic awareness and decoding skills.
- Observed and assessed student performance and charted progress.
- Collaborated in planning, organizing and implementing instructional programs to facilitate academic, intellectual and social development.
- Assessed comprehensive student growth across academic, social and personal skills.
- Introduced read-aloud literature to stimulate imagination and build comprehension and vocabulary.
- Cultivated language skills through use of traditional poems, nursery rhymes and riddles to help students develop comprehension, vocabulary and love of language.
- Incorporated use of educational technology in classroom
- Instructed children between ages 5 and 6 on mathematical basics.
Creative Play Center, Columbus, United States
Kindergarten Teacher
2000.07 - 2004.07 (4 years)
Job overview
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Identified characteristics, needs, abilities and challenges of each child through personal interaction and progress reports to optimize approaches.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
- Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
- Created, managed and participated in variety of learning environments and activities to support opportunities for students to develop full potential and achieve learning objectives.
- Applied evidence-based practices for classroom management to enhance learning results.
- Created child-centered learning environment characterized by consistent application of sound mental health and educational psychology practices.
- Integrated outdoor education into lesson plans.
- Collaborated with other faculty and staff to promote rigorous learning opportunities, general well-being of school and collective interest of staff and student body.
- Arranged parent-teacher conferences to address student progress and collaboratively set goals for areas of improvement.
- Delivered structured lessons on readiness skills by emphasizing phonics, language skills, literature and handwriting.
- Encouraged and prepared students to become independent readers through systematic, multi-sensory instruction in phonemic awareness and decoding skills.
- Observed and assessed student performance and charted progress.
- Assessed comprehensive student growth across academic, social and personal skills.
- Introduced read-aloud literature to stimulate imagination and build comprehension and vocabulary.
- Cultivated language skills through use of traditional poems, nursery rhymes and riddles to help students develop comprehension, vocabulary and love of language.
- Instructed children between ages 5 and 6 on mathematical basics.
- Provided guidance on policies and initiatives for kindergarten teaching
Columbus Public Schools, Columbus, United States
Teacher
1987.07 - 2000.07 (13 years)
Job overview
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
- Completed daily reports and attendance logs.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and activity organization.
- Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects.
- Instructed students in core educational principles, concepts and in-depth subject matter.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work
- Completed daily reports on attendance and disciplinary performance
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and activity organization
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results
- Developed fundraisers and completed grant documentation to raise money for district
- Supported student physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities
- Developed and implemented lesson plans that addressed general students as well as those with individualized 504 plans as part of integrated classroom
- Attended and facilitated professional development meetings
- Collaborated with teachers and faculty to create inclusive, safe and caring educational environment
Education
Bowling Green State University , Bowling Green, OH
Bachelor of Science from Elementary Education
The Ohio State University , Columbus OH
Master of Arts from Education
Skills
- Play-Based Learning
- Progress Tracking and Reporting
- Experience with Diverse Student Populations
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Communicating with Parents and Teachers
- Enthusiasm for Students and Teaching
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
- Organizational and Planning Skills
- Encouraging Participation and Inclusivity
- Diverse Classroom Settings
- Age-Appropriate Curriculum
- Caring and Empathetic Demeanor
Timeline
Early Childhood Teacher
Liberty Early Education Center
2016.07 - Current (8 years & 2 months)
Lead Preschool Teacher
Ascension Lutheran Preschool
2015.07 - 2016.07 (1 year)
Kindergarten Teacher
Joyland Preschool/Child Care
2010.07 - 2015.07 (5 years)
In-Home After School Care Provider
Self
2007.07 - 2010.07 (3 years)
Kindergarten Teacher
Columbus School For Girls
2004.07 - 2007.07 (3 years)
Kindergarten Teacher
Creative Play Center
2000.07 - 2004.07 (4 years)
Teacher
Columbus Public Schools
1987.07 - 2000.07 (13 years)
Bowling Green State University
Bachelor of Science from Elementary Education
The Ohio State University
Master of Arts from Education
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