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ECFE/PRESCHOOL TEACHER
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ECFE/Preschool Teacher09/2013 － 07/2015Company NameCity, State
- Collaborated with the Preschool and ECFE Teams and instructional assistants to plan developmentally appropriate Early Childhood thematic lessons and activities, using district-wide curriculum and Minnesota Standards for Early Childhood; served as an Educator Corps Member for the Minnesota Reading Corps; collaborated with Minnesota Reading Corps Community Members to provide quality literacy activities and songs; met with Minnesota Reading Corps educators, tutors, internal and literacy coaches to set obtainable goals for student literacy achievement; co-facilitated assessments and co-monitored student literacy progress with Reading Corps Community Members; provided a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate and utilize, both in learning activities and in imaginative play; adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests; taught pre-kindergarten skills such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, personal hygiene, and social skills; established a simple classroom routine with rules and procedures for student behavior; used strategies, such as the "Big 5 of Literacy" to teach literacy concepts, such as, letter recognition, beginning and ending letter sounds, vocabulary, rhyming and alliteration to prepare preschoolers for kindergarten (SEEDS curriculum framework); built a literacy rich classroom that promotes enjoyment of reading and being read to; performed daily read-alouds to the class and/or small groups, focusing on vocabulary and meaning; organized and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental and social development; arranged indoor and outdoor space to facilitate creative play, motor-skill activities, and safety; observed and evaluate children's performance, behavior, social development, and physical health; observed and identified children showing signs of emotional, developmental, or health-related problems, and discussed them with supervisors, parents or guardians, and child development specialists; met with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and needs, determined their priorities for their children, and suggested ways they can promote learning and development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, storytelling, and field trips; attended Minnesota Reading Corps training, professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops in order to maintain and improve professional competence.
Long-term Substitute Teacher03/2013 － 05/2013Company NameCity, State
- Early Childhood Special Education.
- Served as a temporary Early Childhood Special Education teacher while the regular ECSE teacher was on leave.
- Followed and implemented individualized education plan for each special education student, as planned by regular ECSE teacher.
- Identified and implemented goals tailored to the student's individual needs and abilities.
- Coordinated with parents, teachers, teacher assistants and various service providers, including speech, occupational, and physical therapists, for students having developmental delays, speech impairment, or learning disability in integrated classrooms.
- Modeled, trained, and consulted teachers on modifications and accommodations to instruction and materials ensuring the diverse needs of every student are successfully realized.
- Organized and implemented developmentally-appropriate activities for special education students, aged three to five years old.
- Assessed and documented children's progress and behaviors.
- Provided interventions and methods on successful behavior management.
- Promoted active learning, including individualized instruction, problem-solving assignments in a small group and one-on-one setting.
- Exercised flexibility within the classroom addressing students needs through special accommodations.
Long-term Substitute Teacher11/2012 － 02/2013Company NameCity, State
- First Grade.
- Served as a temporary teacher in a First Grade classroom while regular teacher was on leave.
- Collaborated with the First Grade team to plan and implement first grade units in accordance with the Minnesota Standards of Learning and District-wide curriculum.
- Differentiated instruction based on students' individual needs.
- Provided interventions for students with learning and behavioral concerns.
- Provided school/home connections through weekly homework packets, monthly calendars and day-to-day communication.
- Documented student academic progress through weekly assessments and anecdotal records for regular teacher.
- Attended faculty in-services and weekly team meetings.
On-Call Substitute Teacher12/2010 － CurrentCompany NameCity, State
On-Call Substitute Teacher02/2009 － 06/2012Company NameCity, State
On-Call Substitute Teacher12/2010 － 06/2012Company NameCity, State
On-Call Substitute Teacher12/2010 － 06/2012Company NameCity, State
- Served as a temporary teacher while regular teacher was absent.
- Worked directly with students.
- Provided a safe and respectful learning environment.
- Reviewed and followed lesson plans as provided by the regular teacher.
- Engaged students in the learning process.
- Followed classroom and school-wide guidelines.
Long Term Substitute Teacher09/2009 － 10/2009Company NameCity, State
- Served as a temporary teacher in a diverse Second Grade class while regular teacher was on leave.
- Planned and prepared classroom for beginning of the school year.
- Collaborated with the Second Grade teaching team to plan and implement second grade units in accordance with the Minnesota Standards of Learning.
- Implemented learning units based on the International Baccalaureate model.
- Promoted a Responsive Classroom where students took responsibility for their learning and behavior.
- Implemented and carried out daily morning meetings to promote positive attitudes and learning.
- Assessed student reading levels using the Fountas and Pinell reading assessment and provided summative assessments in all content areas.
- Differentiated instruction based on students' individual needs.
- Provided interventions for students with learning and behavioral needs.
- Provided school/home connections through weekly newsletters.
- Prepared students and classroom for the parent open house.
- Attended staff meetings and workshops.
- Participated in staff planning meetings for accreditation for International Baccalaureate.
Long Term Substitute Teacher05/2009 － 06/2009Company NameCity, State
- Served as a temporary teacher in a diverse First Grade class while regular teacher was on leave.
- Collaborated with the First Grade team to plan and implement first grade units in accordance with the Minnesota Standards of Learning.
- Differentiated instruction based on students' individual needs.
- Provided interventions for students with learning and behavior concerns.
- Provided school/home connections through weekly newsletters.
- Guided students through end-of-year self-reflections.
- Documented student academic progress for regular teacher.
- Prepared end-of-year report cards for teacher.
09/2007 － 06/2009Company NameCity, State
09/2007 － 06/2009Company NameCity, State
Substitute Teacher01/2009 － 06/2010Company NameCity, State
- Served as a temporary teacher while regular teacher was absent.
- Worked directly with students.
- Provided a safe and respectful learning environment.
- Reviewed and followed lesson plans as provided by the regular teacher.
- Engaged students in the learning process.
- Followed classroom and school-wide guidelines.
Kindergarten Teacher12/2007 － 06/2008Company NameCity, State
- Planned and implemented correlated lessons for a kindergarten classroom, including art, music, technology, physical education and self-help skills.
- Collaborated with the Kindergarten team to plan and implement kindergarten units in accordance with the Minnesota Standards of Learning.
- Taught lessons based on the Understanding by Design curriculum framework.
- Differentiated instruction based on students' individual needs.
- Worked with a Paraprofessional to provide one-on-one instruction for my special education students.
- Worked with Paraprofessionals to provide instruction in music, physical education and character education.
- Assessed students in all content areas using the district-wide assessments to guide instruction.
- Assessed reading levels using the DRA.
- Provided interventions for students with learning and behavior concerns.
- Worked with the Special Education team and attended regular IEP meetings for my special education students.
- Communicated student concerns with the student intervention team.
- Modified instruction for gifted, ESL and special education students.
- Provided school/home connections through weekly newsletters, email, parent conferences, parent volunteers and homework assignments.
Long Term Substitute Teacher10/2007 － 12/2007Company NameCity, State
- Served as a temporary teacher in a First Grade class while regular teacher was on leave.
- Collaborated with the First Grade team to plan and implement first grade units in accordance with the Minnesota Standards of Learning.
- Taught lessons based on the Understanding by Design curriculum framework.
- Grouped students by ability levels to provide small-group instruction in guided reading.
- Assessed students' reading using running records and used district-wide assessments to guide instruction.
- Differentiated instruction based on students' individual needs.
- Provided interventions for students with learning and behavior concerns.
- Communicated student concerns through the student intervention team (PIT).
- Provided school/home connections through weekly newsletters, email, parent conferences, parent volunteers and homework assignments.
- Documented student academic progress for regular teacher.
01/2001 － 01/2007Company NameCity, State
01/2001 － 01/2002
01/2002 － 01/2004
- first and second grade, Looping Model; ESL and Special Education Inclusion.
- 2004-2006 second grade, First Language Support.
- 2006-2007 second grade, Inclusion Model.
- Planned and implemented correlated lessons for first and second graders, in accordance with the Virginia Standards of Learning.
- Differentiated instruction based on students' individual needs.
- Planned and implemented effective lessons for gifted, special needs and ESOL/Hilt students.
- Created and implemented lessons based on the "Understanding by Design" framework.
- Worked as a team member with ESOL/Hilt, special education, elementary teachers and curriculum specialists.
- Implemented "Looping" model with first and second graders.
- Co-taught with First Language Support teacher to provide content instruction in Spanish.
- Served as co-lead Science teacher for entire school.
- Worked on the Lead Team Committee and other various school renewal committees.
- Implemented family science curriculum events.
- Taught reading and co-coordinated after-school remediation program for "at-risk" students.
- Used various assessment methods, such as DRA, DRP, DSA, quarterly writing samples, portfolios, interactive notebooks, student projects to guide instruction.
- Worked with First Language Support personnel to communicate with parents both in English and Spanish through newsletters, email, conferences and homework assignments.
01/1999 － 01/2001Company NameCity, State
01/1999 － 01/2000
- second grade, Inclusion Model.
- 2000-2001 first grade, Inclusion Model.
- Co-taught an inclusive classroom with special education teacher.
- Planned and implemented language arts and math lessons based on state outcome as well as IEP goals for my special education students.
- Modified lesson and provided accommodations in a co-teaching setting for content subject areas.
- Worked with Second and First Grade teams to plan and implement grade-specific units in accordance with the Virginia Standards of Learning.
- Participated on the School Improvement team.
- Integrated school/home connections through weekly newsletters, email, parent conferences, field trips, parent volunteers and homework assignments.
Supervisor08/1994 － 06/1999Company NameState
- Managed the daily operations of the before and after-school program; provided a safe and recreational environment for children grades K-5, including special needs students; handled program registration and communicated with the school administration regarding the status of the program; managed and evaluated up to 12 staff; supported and implemented staff program planning and training; managed the program supply and snack budgets; managed supply inventory and ordering; purchased healthy food snacks and other program supplies that met the needs of the children; communicated with parents regarding their children's well-being and/or behavior in the program; planned family special events and field trips; handled monthly tuition payments from parents/guardians; mediated all staff/child/parent conflicts and concerns; managed all medical emergencies and administered medication when necessary; served on the Extended Day Advisory Committee for the 1995-1997 school years; served as a member of various Jamestown School renewal committees.
Supervisor12/1993 － 08/1994Company NameState
- See Job Duties listed for position at Jamestown Elementary School Extended Day Program.
- In addition, I worked with the Drew Community Center/Drew Model School Liaison for space availability and other related issues that affected the Extended Day Program.
- Shared program space with the Drew Community Center.
Assistant Supervisor05/1993 － 12/1993Company NameState
- Managed the operations of the program when the supervisor was not present or available; worked cooperatively with the supervisor in managing the daily operations of the program; worked together in a team to provide a safe and recreational environment for the children; assisted the supervisor in the staff/child/parent communications and conflicts; assisted with the program supply inventory and ordering; assisted in program registration; assisted in handling all medical emergencies when necessary.
Extended Day Aide09/1989 － 05/1993Company NameCity, State
- Supervised up to 20 children; worked as a team member to provide a safe and recreational environment for children, grades K-5, including special needs children; planned age-appropriate activities, including arts and crafts, sports, cooking, dramatic play, reading and music; planned and prepared daily activities and snack; communicated with the Assistant Supervisor or Supervisor any questions, problems, program planning ideas and emergencies; set up materials for kindergarten and before and after-school program sessions.
01/1999 － 01/2000Company NameCity, State
Co-Chair01/2000 － 01/2001Company NameCity, State
Science Lead Teacher01/2005 － 01/2007Company NameCity, State
Coordinator01/2003 － 01/2004Company NameCity, State
ELO Tutor01/2006 － 01/2007Company NameCity, State
- Virginia TSIPS (Technology Standards for Instructional Personnel).
- Gifted Coursework/Differentiated 85 points.
- Spanish-Beginning II 45 points.
Education
August 1999Masters:George Mason University - Curriculum and InstructionCity, StateCurriculum and Instruction Concentration in Early Childhood Education, NK-3
August 1992Bachelor of Arts:George Mason University - EngCity, StateEng
2015English CompositionEnglish Composition
May 1990Associates Degree:Northern Virginia Community College - Liberal ArtsCity, StateLiberal Arts
Interests
Early Childhood Education Teaching License (standard) - State of Minnesota File Folder #434123 expires 6/30/2019 Short-Call Substitute License- State of Minnesota File Folder # 434123 expires 6/30/2018 Volunteer Activities Educator Corps Member, Minnesota Reading Corps, Americorps, 2014-15 Secretary, Oak Leaf Grange #569, Stark, MN, 01/12-present Secretary, Contact Person, Fish Lake Township Parks Committee, Fish Lake Township, MN, 02/12-present Assistant Teacher, Kindergarten and First Grade Classrooms, Cambridge Primary School, Cambridge, MN, 2011-2012t Reading Program Facilitator, North Branch Library, Summer Reading Program, North Branch, MN, 2011
Additional Information
- College Honors and Awards Graduate Student Grant-in-Aide Scholarship from the Delta Kappa Gamma International Honor Society, Alpha Omicron Chapter, 1999. Segal Americorps Education Award, 2015. Certifications: Early Childhood Education Teaching License (standard) - State of Minnesota File Folder #434123 expires 6/30/2019 Short-Call Substitute License- State of Minnesota File Folder # 434123 expires 6/30/2018 Volunteer Activities Educator Corps Member, Minnesota Reading Corps, Americorps, 2014-15 Secretary, Oak Leaf Grange #569, Stark, MN, 01/12-present Secretary, Contact Person, Fish Lake Township Parks Committee, Fish Lake Township, MN, 02/12-present Assistant Teacher, Kindergarten and First Grade Classrooms, Cambridge Primary School, Cambridge, MN, 2011-2012t Reading Program Facilitator, North Branch Library, Summer Reading Program, North Branch, MN, 2011
Skills
academic, arts, art, Book, budgets, Coaching, color, Conferences, content, cooking, Credit, Educator, email, English, special events, Human Relations, instruction, notebooks, lesson plans, managing, materials, math, medical emergencies, meetings, 2000, newsletters, Personnel, problem-solving, program planning, progress, quality, Reading, read, safety, Seminars, Spanish, speech, Supervisor, supply inventory, teacher, teaching, workshops
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School Attended
- George Mason University
- Northern Virginia Community College
Job Titles Held:
- ECFE/Preschool Teacher
- Long-term Substitute Teacher
- On-Call Substitute Teacher
- Long Term Substitute Teacher
- Substitute Teacher
- Kindergarten Teacher
- Supervisor
- Assistant Supervisor
- Extended Day Aide
- Co-Chair
- Science Lead Teacher
- Coordinator
- ELO Tutor
Degrees
- August 1999 Masters : George Mason University - Curriculum and Instruction
August 1992 Bachelor of Arts : George Mason University - Eng
2015 English Composition
May 1990 Associates Degree : Northern Virginia Community College - Liberal Arts
