Lead Prek Teacher

• Jun 2021 - Present

Lead Preschool Teacher

• Aug 2019 - Jun 2021

Lead gen ed. teacher in a blended preschool program at Chicago Public Schools Lead gen ed. teacher in a blended preschool program at Chicago Public Schools

Lead Teacher

• Aug 2018 - Aug 2019

Lead Teacher

• Jun 2014 - Aug 2018

o Create and implement an age appropriate curriculum based on the children’s interests/needs in which they can learn through active learning and explorationo Train and mentor assistant teachers in the classroomo Create and foster welcoming and communicative relationships with classroom parents and potential familieso Create and facilitate after school enrichment programs including; theater, science, and arto Collaborate with administration to create and implement summer camp program o Design and update family and public Nicholson School websiteso Plan and attend admissions evening tours as well as day tours

Cooperative Teacher

• Aug 2013 - Jun 2014

o Create and implement an age appropriate curriculum based on the children’s interests/needs in which they can learn through active learning and explorationo Collaborate with cooperative teaching team to create and implement an effective classroom management plan focused on teamwork within the classroom communityo Draw from authentic assessments (observations, portfolios) to guide instruction and learningo Design and implement parent workshop’s in which teachers and parents collaborate to create a plan for home to school connection

Head Teacher

• Aug 2012 - Jun 2013

o Created an effective classroom management plan focused on teamwork within the classroom communityo Worked to create nurturing relationships with families with open communication between home and school environmentso Developed a rich, engaging and safe classroom environment in which the children actively explored together o Created an effective classroom management plan focused on teamwork within the classroom communityo Worked to create nurturing relationships with families with open communication between home and school environmentso Developed a rich, engaging and safe classroom environment in which the children actively explored together

Assistant Teacher

• Sep 2008 - Aug 2012

o Create and implement an effective classroom management plan focused on teamwork within the classroom communityo Develop a rich, engaging and safe classroom environment in which the children actively explore togethero Work to create nurturing relationships with families with open communication between home and school environmentso Advocate family involvement in classroomso Collaborate with teaching team to create an age appropriate curriculum based on the children’s interest/needs in which they could learn through active learning and explorationo Draw from authentic assessments (observations, portfolios) to guide instruction and learning

Camp Counselor

• Jun 2010 - Aug 2010

o Responsible for creating a safe and nurturing environment in which the children could engage in active exploration through team work in play-based centerso Responsible for planning age appropriate activities based on the camp theme, countries of the world, that focused on the whole child.o Worked to create nurturing relationships with families in which open communication was valued o Responsible for creating a safe and nurturing environment in which the children could engage in active exploration through team work in play-based centerso Responsible for planning age appropriate activities based on the camp theme, countries of the world, that focused on the whole child.o Worked to create nurturing relationships with families in which open communication was valued

Receptionist and Client Service Assistant

• Sep 2006 - Aug 2008