Victoria Bevirt
St Louis,MO
Summary
Dynamic and nurturing Early Childhood Educator with a proven track record at Elaine Rosi Academy-Wildwood, enhancing children's cognitive and emotional development. Expert in educational support and creative activity planning, I've fostered strong family relationships and achieved significant improvements in student engagement and learning outcomes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Nanny
Alfred Schwarz
St Louis, MO
08.2021 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with parents, maintaining open communication about each child's progress and needs.
- Oversaw household duties such as light housekeeping tasks or running errands when required.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Established clear expectations for behavior, setting boundaries to create a respectful atmosphere within the home.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Led indoor and outdoor activities to entertain and occupy children.
- Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating, and school schedules for children.
- Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing consistent and nurturing care.
- Organized engaging activities that incorporated age-appropriate educational components for cognitive development.
- Adapted caregiving approaches based on individual needs of each child to provide personalized support.
Lead Preschool Teacher
Elaine Rosi Academy- Wildwood
St Louis, MO
11.2019 - 08.2021
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Assisted and supervised Number children through entire school day.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication regarding their child''s progress, fostering increased parental involvement in the educational process.
- Conducted regular parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress and areas of improvement, encouraging a collaborative approach to education.
- Incorporated play-based learning opportunities into daily routines, allowing students to explore new concepts while developing critical thinking skills through hands-on experiences.
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques when addressing behavioral issues, maintaining a respectful and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Submitted weekly lesson plans.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
Lead Pre-K Teacher
Rise And Shine Learning Center
Springfield, MO
03.2019 - 07.2019
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Organized extracurricular activities for students, promoting social-emotional growth and fostering a sense of community within the school.
- Implemented creative teaching methods to make lessons more engaging, leading to higher levels of student interest and participation.
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating various learning styles and strategies in lesson planning.
- Promoted early literacy skills by introducing age-appropriate reading materials and incorporating phonics instruction into daily lessons.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Continually updated knowledge on early childhood education trends and research findings, applying this information to improve the quality of instruction delivered to students.
- Developed strong relationships with each child under my care, recognizing their unique strengths and areas for growth while supporting their overall well-being at school.
Birthday Party Coordinator/ Weekend Manager
Itty Bitty City
St Louis, MO
08.2016 - 03.2019
- Protected young guests by monitoring activities and maintaining strong perimeter for activities.
- Helped clients plan themed events for young children, teenagers and milestone adult birthday parties.
- Maintained party areas during busy events for as many as 75 guests.
- Handled supply ordering and management, budgeting orders carefully to avoid cost overruns without sacrificing quality.
- Reset party rooms between events by collecting trash, wiping down surfaces and sweeping floor.
- Established a reputation for reliability and professionalism through consistent follow-through on commitments made to clients regarding their events.
- Collaborated with clients from initial consultation through post-event follow-up, fostering lasting relationships built on trust and satisfaction.
- Streamlined party planning process for increased efficiency and reduced stress for clients.
- Trained new team members in company protocols and best practices, contributing to a consistent standard of excellence across all events.
- Coordinated with various vendors to provide a seamless event experience, ensuring all elements were delivered on time and within budget.
- Anticipated needs and responded promptly to guests' requests to maximize satisfaction.
Education
BSEd - Speech And Theatre Education
Missouri State University
Springfield, MOBSEd - Early Childhood Education
Central Methodist University
Fayette, MOSkills
- Infant care experience
- Schedule Management
- Toddler care experience
- Activity Planning
- Reading and Storytelling
- Positive Reinforcement
- Creative Activity Planning
- Behavior Modeling
- Educational Support
- Sleep training knowledge
- Potty Training Assistance
Timeline
Private Nanny
Alfred Schwarz
08.2021 - Current
Lead Preschool Teacher
Elaine Rosi Academy- Wildwood
11.2019 - 08.2021
Lead Pre-K Teacher
Rise And Shine Learning Center
03.2019 - 07.2019
Birthday Party Coordinator/ Weekend Manager
Itty Bitty City
08.2016 - 03.2019
BSEd - Speech And Theatre Education
Missouri State University
BSEd - Early Childhood Education
Central Methodist University