ECFE and Pre-K Teacher

• Sep 2021 - Present

Pre-Kindergarten Lead Teacher

• Aug 2014 - May 2022

• Lead teacher of a 4-5 year old pre-kindergarten classroom• Created and lead a presentation for the Wayzata Kids Program in order to help other teachers use movement during learning activities• Utilized Let’s Begin With The Letter People, Reading Street Curriculum, Handwriting Without Tears, Second Step, and Creative Curriculum• Created learning centers based on the objectives in the Pre-K Curriculum• Created hands on and engaging math, science, literacy, art, social-emotional, and social studies centers• Incorporated I-pads and Smart-board technology to enhance curriculum and noncurricular based lessons• Provided instruction on handwriting skills using the Handwriting without Tears method• Differentiated lessons and classroom activities based on individual needs• Collaborated with other professionals in the teaching field when questions or uncertainties arose• Created an atmosphere of inclusion by having buddy play and morning meetings• Collaborated on IEP meetings and used classroom instruction to meet the needs of all learners• Built positive relationships with other professional within the school/district and with the parents of the pre-k program children who attended my class• Created a positive learning environment where mistakes are valuable tools in the learning process• Developed a curriculum that focuses on movement and health combined with letters, numbers, and sight words• Assessed student knowledge with testing and more recently TS GOLD and MEFS, collected data, and lead fall and spring conferences• Participated in staff meetings and in-services which included: CPI, Mental Health, Pyramid Training, CPR and First Aid, PBIS, Differentiated Instruction, among many others Show less

Childcare Program Assistant

• Oct 2007 - Aug 2014

• Utilized Let’s Begin With The Letter People curriculum when subbing for the lead teacher• Assisted the Paraprofessionals in helping students with disabilities reach their I.E.P goals• Assisted with Daily 5 implementations• Assisted in providing educational experiences for children in grades Pre-K through Five through activities, clubs, and gym games• Developed classroom management skills such as cueing and transition techniques• Co-managed groups of sixty to one hundred plus children during summer operating hours, and groups of around thirty to forty during the school year Show less

Substitute Teacher

• Jan 2014 - Jun 2014

-Implemented planned curriculum in grades Pre-K through 5 and in subject areas such as art and physical education-Assisted teachers in preparing for future lessons-Actively supervised lunch and recess

Substitute Teacher

• Jan 2014 - Jun 2014

-Implemented planned curriculum in grades Pre-K through 5 and in subject areas such as art and physical education -Substitute taught in combined age classrooms -Assisted teachers in preparing for future lessons -Actively supervised lunch and recess -Implemented planned curriculum in grades Pre-K through 5 and in subject areas such as art and physical education -Substitute taught in combined age classrooms -Assisted teachers in preparing for future lessons -Actively supervised lunch and recess