First Grade Teacher

• Jul 2021 - Present

Preschool for All Teacher

• Jun 2019 - Jul 2021

• Deliver instruction and monitor the progress of 40, 3-5 year olds using Creative Curriculum program and the GOLD assessment system• Develop centers based on monthly thematic units while following Early Learning and Development Standards• Collaborate in weekly grade level meetings at home school as well as grade level district wide• Differentiate and adapt a center choice board and dismissal schedule for students• Incorporate and strengthen phonics sounds by using the Jolly Phonics program during circle time• Analyze data from progress reports from each trimester to determine what instruction needed to be retaught to individual students Show less

Blended Preschool Teacher

• Aug 2018 - Jun 2019

• Deliver instruction and monitor the progress of 40, 3-5 year olds using Creative Curriculum program and the GOLD assessment system• Develop centers based on monthly thematic units while following Early Learning and Development Standards• Collaborate in weekly grade level meetings at home school as well as grade level district wide• Differentiate and adapt a center choice board and dismissal schedule for students• Incorporate and strengthen phonics sounds by using the Jolly Phonics program during circle time• Analyze data from progress reports from each trimester to determine what instruction needed to be retaught to individual students Show less

Kindergarten/Pre-K Summer School Teacher

• Jul 2014 - Present

• Analyzed student assessment data to plan lessons• Aligned activities with Common Core State Standards and Illinois Early Learning Developmental Standards during Inquiry Unit and STEM unit• Strengthened students’ foundational skills in reading with sight words and phonic sounds• Continued to help students improve their alphabetical and number counting skills

Preschool For All Maternity Leave Teacher

• Aug 2016 - Dec 2016

Extended Kindergarten Substitute

• Nov 2013 - May 2015

• Provided extra support to a small group of students who need intense intervention to expand their kindergarten lessons• Extended foundational skills in reading and writing from previous school year

ECE/Pre-K Teacher Long-Term Substitute

• Apr 2016 - Jun 2016

• Develop lesson plans around Thematic Unit and student data to instruct students • Collaborate with ECE team to plan future units and attend weekly team meetings • Communicate with colleagues and resource teachers effectively • Incorporate engaging and differentiation instruction for all students • Include daily movement and singing in the classroom • Working towards students IEP goals through direct instruction • Providing positive behavior management techniques in the classroom Show less

Paraprofessional

• Aug 2013 - Jul 2015

• Provide additional support to individual students or small groups as needed according to teacher plans • Re-enforce classroom rules, assist with behavior management, and classroom management • Support one-on-one assistance with multiple students • Co-teach lesson plans with classroom teacher • Assist students with sensory breaks • Help with prepping materials for the students • Provide additional support to individual students or small groups as needed according to teacher plans • Re-enforce classroom rules, assist with behavior management, and classroom management • Support one-on-one assistance with multiple students • Co-teach lesson plans with classroom teacher • Assist students with sensory breaks • Help with prepping materials for the students

Before/After Staff, Summer Camp Counselor

• Apr 2010 - Dec 2012

• Supervised a classroom of twenty to thirty-five children ranging from Pre-K through first grade or second through fourth grade • Managed attendance, leading games and activities, and assisting students with homework • Intervened with student behavior disputes and helped resolve issues • Developed daily activity plans for crafts and games, and cooking for ages ranging Pre-K thru 6th grade • Supervised a classroom of twenty to thirty-five children ranging from Pre-K through first grade or second through fourth grade • Managed attendance, leading games and activities, and assisting students with homework • Intervened with student behavior disputes and helped resolve issues • Developed daily activity plans for crafts and games, and cooking for ages ranging Pre-K thru 6th grade

Cashier- Kid Shoes'

• May 2008 - Aug 2009