VERONICA PARKS
Douglasville,GA
Summary
Friendly and energetic Lead Teacher with 12 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
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Pre-K Teacher
Georgia's Best 24 Hour Childcare Centers
09.2023 - Current
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
Lead Toddler Teacher
Kids R Kids #54
11.2020 - 08.2023
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Intervened in disruptive behavior, using positive reinforcement strategies to redirect and calm children.
- Documented behavior, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Implemented curriculum to enhance classes with learning-focused activities.
Lead Toddler Teacher
Angels Academy Of Atlanta
05.2015 - 11.2020
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities.
- Gathered materials and resources to prepare for lessons and activities.
- Documented behavior, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Utilized technology to develop instructional materials and activities for children.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
Education
Technical College Certificate - Early Childhood Education
West Georgia Technical College
La Grange, GA12.2020
Skills
- Early Childhood Education
- Tactile Teaching Methods
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Motor Skill Development
- Progress Reporting
- Lesson Planning
- Child Development
- Classroom Management
Timeline
Lead Pre-K Teacher
Georgia's Best 24 Hour Childcare Centers
09.2023 - Current
Lead Toddler Teacher
Kids R Kids #54
11.2020 - 08.2023
Lead Toddler Teacher
Angels Academy Of Atlanta
05.2015 - 11.2020
Technical College Certificate - Early Childhood Education
West Georgia Technical College
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