Whitney Spanarella
Tucson,AZ
Summary
Knowledgeable Lead Teacher with strong leadership background, excellent program management expertise and devotion to meeting learning needs of each student. Well-organized in planning lessons and activities to diversify instruction and engage students. Analytical problem-solver successful in calmly approaching classroom or student personal problems to devise appropriate interventions and resolve concerns. Enthusiastic Teacher with superb leadership and communication skills. Easily cultivates trusting and productive relationships with students, parents, teachers and administration. Creates, monitors and sustains disciplined school culture of high academic and behavioral standards. Skilled Lead Teacher offers expertise in administration, program management and compliance. Creates and implements lesson plans focused on cognition, language development and creative expression. Versed in curriculum, goals, objectives, and areas of child development.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Teacher
Sweet P's Pre k
Tucson, AZ
04.2024 - Current
- Assisted with preparation of classroom activities and materials for Pre-K students.
- Helped maintain a safe, clean, and organized learning environment in the classroom.
- Supervised children during lunchtime, playtime, and other group activities.
- Provided individual attention to children when needed.
- Encouraged positive behavior through verbal praise and redirection.
- Read stories to children to promote language development and literacy skills.
- Developed lesson plans to meet the needs of each student's developmental level.
- Created interactive activities that engaged all students in the learning process.
- Assisted with daily routines such as toileting, dressing, feeding.
- Maintained clean, well-kept classroom to encourage children to create, explore and play with confidence.
Lead Teacher
Creative Kids Preshool
Tucson, AZ
08.2023 - 02.2024
- Maintained accurate records regarding student progress towards established goals.
- Encouraged positive behavior through verbal praise and rewards systems.
- Facilitated group activities designed to promote social interaction among peers.
- Engaged in ongoing communication with families about their child's progress and needs.
- Modified instructional materials as needed for individual students' learning styles.
- Instructed small groups of students in alphabet, shapes and color recognition.
- Advised instructor on student behavior or issues requiring immediate attention.
Paint Crew Manager
R & D PaintWorks LLC
Tucson, AZ
05.2015 - 11.2022
- Supervised and trained crew members on safety protocols, customer service standards, and job duties.
- Developed weekly schedules for crew members to ensure adequate coverage of shifts.
- Resolved conflicts between staff in a timely manner while maintaining professionalism.
- Worked closely with upper management to develop strategies for improving operational efficiency.
- Coordinated necessary equipment and supplies to meet team requirements.
- Planned out daily tasks and coordinated schedules to handle forecasted demand.
Assistant Teacher
Creative Kids Preschool
Tucson, AZ
01.2021 - 07.2021
- Assisted classroom teacher in developing and implementing lesson plans.
- Provided individualized instruction to students who needed additional assistance.
- Supervised small group activities.
- Helped maintain a safe and orderly learning environment.
- Encouraged positive behavior with rewards and incentives.
- Collaborated with other staff members to ensure student success.
- Facilitated communication between families and school personnel about issues relating to students' academic progress.
Education
Child Development Associate - ECE
AZ Registry
Arizona05-2024
High School Diploma -
Mountain View High School
Tucson, AZ05-2014
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Behavior Modeling
- Student Records Management
- Activity Planning
- Lesson development
- Training and mentoring
- Subject matter expertise
- Group and individual instruction
- Lesson Planning
- Teacher Training
- Child Development
Certification
- CDA May 14th, 2024
Affiliations
- Student- working towards a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education and Special Education
- Aspiring writer
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Lead Teacher
Sweet P's Pre k
04.2024 - Current
Lead Teacher
Creative Kids Preshool
08.2023 - 02.2024
Assistant Teacher
Creative Kids Preschool
01.2021 - 07.2021
Paint Crew Manager
R & D PaintWorks LLC
05.2015 - 11.2022
- CDA May 14th, 2024
Child Development Associate - ECE
AZ Registry
High School Diploma -
Mountain View High School
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