Victoria Preston
The Dalles,OR
Summary
Preschool Teacher with engaging nature and enthusiasm for classroom education. Experienced and trained in varying teaching methods with goal to fulfill each student's individual learning needs. Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Child Development Teacher I (Rabbit Room)
Adventist Health Columbia Gorge
2023.11 - Current
- Enhanced student learning by implementing developmentally appropriate activities and materials in classroom.
- Promoted social-emotional growth in children through hands-on experiences and play-based learning.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop curriculum that supported child development goals and nurtured individual strengths.
- Increased parent involvement by organizing events, conferences, and workshops focused on child development strategies.
- Maintained safe and nurturing environment for children to thrive, fostering positive relationships among peers.
- Supported students'' individual needs by creating tailored interventions and providing one-on-one assistance when necessary.
- Utilized assessment tools to track student progress and inform instructional practices for continuous improvement of teaching methods.
- Led professional development sessions for fellow teachers, sharing best practices in early childhood education techniques.
- Developed strong relationships with families to ensure consistent support for each Childs growth both at home and in classroom.
- Partnered with special education professionals to provide targeted support for students with diverse learning needs.
- Implemented project-based learning opportunities to enhance critical thinking skills while promoting creativity among students.
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored the needs of special education students.
- Assisted and supervised 40 children through entire school day
Child Development Teacher I (Nightingale Room)
MCMC Hospital
2021.12 - 2023.11
- Enhanced student learning by implementing developmentally appropriate activities and materials in classroom.
- Promoted social-emotional growth in children through hands-on experiences and play-based learning.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop curriculum that supported child development goals and nurtured individual strengths.
- Increased parent involvement by organizing events, conferences, and workshops focused on child development strategies.
- Supported students'' individual needs by creating tailored interventions and providing one-on-one assistance when necessary.
- Maintained safe and nurturing environment for children to thrive, fostering positive relationships among peers.
- Assisted and supervised up to 10 children through entire school day
Child Development Teacher Assistant Aide 2
MCMC Hospital
2019.09 - 2021.12
- Enhanced student learning by implementing developmentally appropriate activities and materials in the classroom.
- Promoted social-emotional growth in children through hands-on experiences and play-based learning.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop a curriculum that supported child development goals and nurtured individual strengths.
- Increased parent involvement by organizing events, conferences, and workshops focused on child development strategies.
- Assisted and supervised 20+ children through entire school day
Childcare Assistant
MCMC Hospital
2014.07 - 2019.09
- Enhanced children's social skills by organizing group activities and fostering positive interactions.
- Boosted children's cognitive development with age-appropriate educational games and activities.
- Ensured safe and nurturing environment by maintaining clean and organized spaces for daily use.
- Implemented creative learning strategies to engage children and promote their intellectual growth.
- Promoted emotional well-being through empathetic communication and consistent support during challenging moments.
- Built strong relationships with parents by providing regular progress updates and addressing concerns promptly.
- Assisted in the development of individualized care plans, addressing each child's unique needs and preferences.
Education
High School Diploma -
The Dalles Wahtonka High School
The Dalles, OR06.2012
Skills
- Classroom Organization
- Activity Planning
- Lesson Planning
- Student Records Management
- Classroom Management
- Child Development
- Supply Management
- Adept at Working With Special Needs Children
- Training in Food Handling Preparation
- Afterschool Program Leadership
- Early Childhood Education
- Curriculum Planning
- Report Writing
Additional Information
Office support at Great 'n Small
- Collecting, typing and printing reports
- Opening the center
- Making weekly staff schedule
- Making daily staff schedule
- Answering emails and phone calls.
- Inputting schedule changes
- writing memos
Timeline
Child Development Teacher I (Rabbit Room)
Adventist Health Columbia Gorge
2023.11 - Current
Child Development Teacher I (Nightingale Room)
MCMC Hospital
2021.12 - 2023.11
Child Development Teacher Assistant Aide 2
MCMC Hospital
2019.09 - 2021.12
Childcare Assistant
MCMC Hospital
2014.07 - 2019.09
High School Diploma -
The Dalles Wahtonka High School
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