Victoria Vogelsang
Norman,OK
Summary
Dynamic early childhood educator with a proven track record at KinderCare Learning Centers, excelling in lesson planning and classroom management. Recognized for fostering inclusive environments and mentoring staff, I effectively collaborated with parents to enhance child development, ensuring safety and compliance while promoting positive social interactions.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Teacher, Infant Room
KinderCare Learning Centers
Norman, OK
08.2021 - Current
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles using the Kindercare curriculum.
- Fostered a nurturing classroom environment that promoted positive social interactions.
- Collaborated with parents to support children's educational and developmental needs.
- Mentored junior teachers, providing guidance on best practices in early childhood education. Trained every new employee on Safe Sleep practices while also providing hands in training in the infant classroom.
- Maintained compliance with state regulations and KinderCare standards for safety and quality education.
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
- Promoted to Health and Safety Coordinator to ensure wellness and safety in every classroom for both students and teachers. During this position, my center received no demerits from DHS proving the role as valuable.
Lead Teacher, Infant Room
Middle Earth Child Development Center
Norman, OK
07.2019 - 08.2021
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Evaluated student progress through assessments and adjusted teaching strategies accordingly.
Preschool Lead Teacher
Lifespring Learning Center
Norman, OK
08.2017 - 07.2019
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate lesson plans to foster cognitive and social skills.
- Supervised daily classroom activities, ensuring a safe and engaging learning environment.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss student progress and address developmental concerns.
- Trained and mentored new teachers on curriculum delivery and classroom management techniques.
- Monitored student behavior, implementing individualized strategies to promote positive interactions.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate student progress and adjust instructional methods accordingly.
- Completed documentation on individual children and teachers for recordkeeping.
- Built strong relationships with parents, providing regular updates on student progress and addressing concerns promptly.
- Promoted a positive classroom environment, fostering respect, empathy, and teamwork among students.
- Provided open and loving environment where children direct learning process.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
Education
Associate of Science - Child Development
Rose State College
Oklahoma City, OK12-2021
Skills
- Childcare needs
- Lesson planning
- Activity planning
- Classroom management
- Child development
- Parent-teacher communication
- Safety awareness
- Key decision making
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Educational leadership
- Training and mentoring
- Team building
- Inclusive practices
Certification
CPR and First Aid, Infection Prevention and Control, Effective Leadership Strategies, STEAM and the Great Outdoors Reading and Writing in Nature.
Timeline
Lead Teacher, Infant Room
KinderCare Learning Centers
08.2021 - Current
Lead Teacher, Infant Room
Middle Earth Child Development Center
07.2019 - 08.2021
Preschool Lead Teacher
Lifespring Learning Center
08.2017 - 07.2019
Associate of Science - Child Development
Rose State College