Valerie Metz

• Assisted in creating engaging lesson plans to promote children's cognitive and social development.
• Supported classroom management by maintaining a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Facilitated age-appropriate activities that fostered creativity, critical thinking, and communication skills.
• Collaborated with colleagues to implement educational programs aligned with developmental milestones.
• Adapted teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles and needs of preschool children.
• Participated in professional development workshops to refine teaching practices and stay informed on educational trends.
• Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
• Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
• Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
• Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
• Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom.
• Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
• Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
• Boosted children''s social development by promoting positive interactions among peers through group activities and collaborative projects.
• Strengthened communication skills among preschoolers through daily dialogue practice during circle time sessions.
• Assisted and supervised Number children through entire school day.
• Improved student behavior by implementing effective classroom management strategies and establishing clear expectations for conduct.
• Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
• Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
• Increased parent involvement by effectively communicating with families about upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, and student progress reports.
• Enhanced student reading skills by implementing engaging literacy activities and utilizing age-appropriate books.
• Conducted early literacy and math activities, laying foundation for future academic success.
• Enhanced children's social skills by organizing group activities that encouraged collaboration and communication.
• Supported emotional development by teaching and modeling empathy and kindness in daily interactions.
• Nurtured creativity in students by incorporating arts and crafts into curriculum, showcasing their talents.
• Encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving skills with specially designed activities and games.
• Enhanced literacy skills with storytelling sessions, capturing students' imaginations and interest in reading.
• Utilized positive reinforcement to manage classroom behavior, creating supportive learning environment.

• Assisted lead teacher in developing and implementing age-appropriate lesson plans.
• Monitored student behavior, ensuring a safe and supportive learning environment.
• Facilitated daily activities, promoting social skills and emotional development among preschoolers.
• Collaborated with team members to create engaging classroom materials and resources.
• Aided in assessing developmental milestones through observation and documentation of student progress.
• Organized classroom activities, enhancing overall educational experience for students.
• Fostered a positive and nurturing classroom environment conducive to optimal learning and growth.
• Participated actively in professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current on early childhood education trends.
• Supported children''s emotional, social, and cognitive development through active engagement in various classroom activities.
• Promoted language development among students using interactive storytelling techniques.
• Contributed to a safe and inclusive learning environment by closely monitoring student behavior and addressing concerns promptly.
• Collaborated with lead teacher to develop engaging lesson plans tailored to individual student needs.
• Cultivated strong partnerships with families through consistent communication about their child''s progress via emails, parent-teacher conferences, newsletters, or phone calls.
• Served as an empathetic listener when comforting upset or frustrated children while fostering resilience in handling challenging situations.
• Organized engaging circle time sessions that included songs, movement activities, collaborative games for strengthening social skills.
• Improved preschoolers'' fine motor skills through art-based projects involving cutting, pasting, painting, and drawing exercises.
• Supervised indoor and outdoor playtime activities, ensuring student safety at all times.
• Nurtured a love for reading among students by regularly sharing age-appropriate literature selections during storytime sessions.
• Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
• Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
• Engaged and entertained children through recreational and educational activities.
• Encouraged children to interact with each other and participate in group activities.
• Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.
• Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
• Delivered clear, concise instructions to children to aid in each student's decision-making.
• Cleaned, organized and restocked classrooms for upcoming classes.
• Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills.

I was an assistant for entire integrated class

• Maintained regular communication with parents regarding students'' achievements, challenges, and progress.
• Assisted in the assessment of student progress by tracking performance and providing regular feedback.
• Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
• Prepared for lessons by gathering educational materials and setting up equipment.
• Organized snack time and nap hours.
• Maintained and operated classroom equipment to maximize use and lifespan.
• Developed and implemented strategies to improve student engagement.
• Demonstrated specific skills and activities for students to improve understanding and take excess workload off teachers.
• Helped teachers manage bus loading and unloading.
• Facilitated daily activities, promoting social skills and emotional development among preschoolers.
• Collaborated with team members to create engaging classroom materials and resources.
• Aided in assessing developmental milestones through observation and documentation of student progress.
• Fostered a positive and nurturing classroom environment conducive to optimal learning and growth.
• Participated actively in professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current on early childhood education trends.
• Supported children''s emotional, social, and cognitive development through active engagement in various classroom activities.
• Cultivated strong partnerships with families through consistent communication about their child''s progress via emails, parent-teacher conferences, newsletters, or phone calls.
• Served as an empathetic listener when comforting upset or frustrated children while fostering resilience in handling challenging situations.
• Improved preschoolers'' fine motor skills through art-based projects involving cutting, pasting, painting, and drawing exercises.
• Supervised indoor and outdoor playtime activities, ensuring student safety at all times.
• Encouraged children to interact with each other and participate in group activities.
• Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.
• Cleaned, organized and restocked classrooms for upcoming classes.
• Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills.

Was a 1:1 for a nonverbal student

Assisted child to and from morning and afternoon busing

Assisted child to all centers during center time

Modeled the correct and appropriate way to play with toys and peers

Conducted ABA for 30 minutes each day with my student

Accompanied my student and stayed with student during all therapies throughout the day

Assisted my student with meals such as lunch and snack

Modeled the corrected way to eat meals with his peers

Observed and document students behavior and goals that were met for that day.

Attended meetings with all therapists pertaining to my student.

Attended IEP meetings with parents and lead teacher about my students progress and behaviors

This class was an 8:1:1 so when I was able I also assisted lead teacher with other children