Kindergarten Teacher's Assistant Resume Example Gertrude Nielsen

KINDERGARTEN TEACHER'S ASSISTANT

Summary

Attentive educator with 14 years of experience guiding students in an early childhood school setting. Successful at leading classroom activities, tutoring, and creating a safe and nurturing space. Maintain student interest using engaging teaching methods, friendliness and enthusiastic attitude.

Skills

Engaging children in age appropriate projects and activities.
Creating projects in art, science, and language arts.

Fostering a safe environment for exploration.
Communicating well with parents.

Experience

Kindergarten Teacher's Assistant / Gertrude Nielsen - Northbrook, IL08/2018 - Current

Collaborated with teacher to devise and implement developmentally appropriate lessons aligning with school's philosophy and mission.
Assisted teachers with lesson preparation and curriculum implementation.
Kept students safe inside and outside classrooms by proactively monitoring behaviors and tracking student movements, safety hazards and visitors.
Drove social, emotional, intellectual, and physical development through age-appropriate enrichment activities.
Distributed classroom materials and supplies such as pencils, paper and art materials.
Monitored students in class, hallways and outside on the playground to supervise, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
Cleaned and organized classrooms, materials and supplies to support maximum efficiency.
Arranged and led activities for students, including art and science activities.

Resource Teacher / Bright Horizons - Northfield, IL08/2016 - 12/2017

Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling.
Encouraged student empathy of others to build confidence and improve self-image.
Enhanced lessons using Smart Board technology and computers.
Fostered positive and trusting relationships with students to increase engagement.

Preschool Lead Teacher / Creme De La Creme - Glenview, IL02/2015 - 08/2016

Administered and documented results of student assessments.
Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
Promoted good behaviors by using positive reinforcement methods with children.
Distributed quarterly progress assessments and milestone reports to each parent.
Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
Collaborated with parents to develop and maintain strong support networks and build rapport to foster seamless communication.
Created and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum addressing all learning styles.
Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
Taught children foundational skills such as colors, shapes and letters.
Developed professional relationships with parents, teachers, directors and therapists.
Communicated with parents regularly to maintain student progress, schedule meetings and increase overall student happiness.
Kept records of over ten students' progress, detailing behavioral, emotional, academic and social growth.
Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.

Teaching Assistant / Tick Tock Hourly Child Care - Northfield, IL10/2006 - 02/2013

Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
Performed diverse tasks for teachers, including clerical support, classroom management and document coordination.
Observed children and recorded activities, maintained daily records and created safe environments during activities, meals and naps.
Attended in-services, workshops and seminars.
Kept students safe inside and outside classrooms by proactively monitoring behaviors and tracking student movements, safety hazards and visitors.
Collaborated with teacher to devise and implement developmentally appropriate lessons aligning with school's philosophy and mission.
Collaborated with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning and student engagement.
Promoted student learning by providing individualized and small group support to reinforce classroom topics.
Assisted teachers with lesson preparation and curriculum implementation.
Drove social, emotional, intellectual, and physical development through age-appropriate enrichment activities.
Distributed classroom materials and supplies such as pencils, paper and art materials.

Education and Training

Oakton Community College - Des Plaines, IL05/2006High School Diploma

Major in Early Childhood Education
I received my ECE certificate in Preschool: Ages 3-5 in 2011
31 credit hours
In 2018 I took and passed an online course in Early Childhood Administration.

Certifications

First Aid/CPR

CPR/First Aid

Up to date on CPR/First Aid, due to expire in August of 2022.

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Gertrude Nielsen
Bright Horizons
Creme De La Creme
Tick Tock Hourly Child Care

School Attended

Oakton Community College

Job Titles Held:

Kindergarten Teacher's Assistant
Resource Teacher
Preschool Lead Teacher
Teaching Assistant

Degrees

Oakton Community College - Des Plaines, IL 05/2006 High School Diploma

Kindergarten Teacher's Assistant Resume Example

Resume Score: 80%

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