Tricia Nilles
Leavenworth,WA
Summary
Experienced educator with extensive experience in fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment for young children. Known for implementing effective teaching strategies and building strong relationships with families and colleagues. Consistently adaptable to changing needs and committed to collaborative team efforts and achieving educational goals.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Start Teacher
Chelan Douglas Child Association
07.2004 - Current
- Developed lesson plans that aligned with state standards for early childhood education.
- Established positive relationships with parents to ensure continuity between home and school learning environments.
- Assisted in the implementation of individualized educational plans for students with special needs.
- Utilized evidence-based teaching strategies to foster student engagement and success.
- Conducted assessments of student progress according to program goals and objectives.
- Promoted and supported children's social, emotional and cognitive development to foster learning.
- Integrated multicultural perspectives into instructional materials when appropriate.
- Provided direct instruction to students in a Head Start classroom, emphasizing positive social behaviors and development of cognitive, language, literacy, and motor skills.
- Taught developmentally appropriate skills to promote academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Observed and evaluated children's performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
- Kept accurate student records detailing attendance, progress, and challenges.
- Attended professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.
- Diversified teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Identified children showing signs of emotional, developmental and health-related problems and discussed them with supervisors, parents, and guardians, and child development specialists.
- Researched and selected classroom materials and instructional tools in alignment with school requirements.
- Supervised, evaluated, and plan assignments for teacher assistants and volunteers.
- Developed and implemented individualized lesson plans to enhance child development and learning outcomes.
- Fostered a nurturing classroom environment that promoted social, emotional, and cognitive growth in children.
Education
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT06.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA06-2025
Skills
- Curriculum planning
- Child assessment
- Social-emotional learning
- Strong work ethic and dependable
- Teamwork
- Attention to detail
- Reliability
- Time management abilities
- Caring and empathetic demeanor
- Positive reinforcement
- Parent-teacher communication
- Child development expertise
Certification
GOLD Preschool/Pre-K/Transitional Kindergarten Interrater Reliability Certification
Timeline
Head Start Teacher
Chelan Douglas Child Association
07.2004 - Current
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Eastern Washington University
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