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PRESCHOOL LEAD TEACHER
Summary

Focused teacher with exceptional knowledge of early childhood teaching and curriculum instruction. Successful at working closely with any size classrooms and keeping detailed records of social, behavioral and academic growth. Caring professional committed to optimizing student experiences for long-term success.

Professional learner ready to increase her skill set. Seeking an opportunities to work with adults to teach or organize opportunity to help others enhance their skills at a professional level or just for fun.

Skills
  • Lesson planning
  • Childcare requirements
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Safety precautions
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Social skills development
  • Calm and patient
  • Effectively work with parents
  • Arts and crafts aptitude
  • CPR/First-aid certified
  • Performance assessments
  • Organization and efficiency
  • Detail oriented
  • Compassionate
  • Flexible
  • Cultural competency
  • Behavioral/cognitive skills development
  • Parent/teacher conferences
  • Positive atmosphere promotion
  • Class schedule management
Experience
Little Bitty City Head Start | De Queen, ARPreschool Lead Teacher02/2017 - Current
  • Promoted good behaviors by using positive reinforcement methods with children.
  • Established open and loving environment where children could express desires and focus on learning.
  • Distributed quarterly progress assessments and milestone reports to each parent.
  • Increased academic performance by diversifying teaching techniques.
  • Set guidelines for teacher performance, lesson planning and compliance with established procedures.
  • Updated files for individual children and teachers for recordkeeping.
  • Performed assessments on each child and documented results.
  • Utilized technological advancements that engaged and empowered children.
  • Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
  • Evaluated facility environment, removed concerns and optimized for children's safety.
  • Organized curriculum activities for classroom of 27 students to teach school readiness skills.
  • Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
  • Developed professional relationships with parents, teachers, directors and therapists.
  • Created and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum addressing all learning styles.
  • Taught children foundational skills such as colors, shapes and letters.
  • Kept records of over 27 students' progress, detailing behavioral, emotional, academic and social growth.
  • Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
  • Communicated with parents regularly to maintain student progress, schedule meetings and increase overall student happiness.
  • Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Promoted good behaviors by using positive reinforcement methods.
  • Collaborated with parents to develop and maintain strong support networks and build rapport to foster seamless communication.
Child Development Institute Head Start | De Queen, ARLead Preschool Teacher08/2015 - 02/2017
  • Created and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum addressing all learning styles.
  • Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
  • Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies such as games and crafts for experiential learning.
  • Taught children foundational skills such as colors, shapes and letters.
  • Collaboratedwith parents to develop and maintain strong support networks and build rapport to foster seamless communication.
  • Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
  • Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
  • Updated daily bulletin board with children's artwork and accomplishments.
  • Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
  • Taught average of 17 students per year, instructing youngsters in alphabet and number recognition.
  • Developed well-managed classroom of 17 children.
  • Maintained attendance records.
  • Abided by all local regulations as well as safety protocols.
  • Distributed quarterly progress assessments and milestone reports to each parent.
  • Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
  • Developed professional relationships with parents, teachers, directors and therapists.
Fred's Super Dollar | De Queen, ARAssistant Store Manager10/2012 - 08/2015
  • Assisted in overall day-to-day operations of store including continuous development of effective store associates to achieve desired sales and results.
  • Encouraged professional growth and talent development in associates to increase performance in all areas.
  • Partnered with Store Manager to develop and implement merchandising plans to guarantee profitability on weekly basis.
  • Monitored supplier operations to verify quality, delivery schedule and conformance to contract specifications.
  • Established, enforced and updated policies keeping business agile and responsive to changing market conditions.
  • Assessed, optimized and elevated operations to target current and expected demands.
  • Helped team members deliver polite and positive service to every customer by closely monitoring behaviors and offering constructive guidance.
  • Set schedules and delegated assignments based on team member strengths to optimize floor coverage and service levels.
  • Coached and developed store associates through formal and informal interactions.
  • Processed credit and debit card payments and returned proper change for cash purchases.
  • Minimized waste through expense tracking and effective cost control strategies.
  • Performed daily activities in timely manner, including managing housekeeping and inventory needs of store.
  • Implemented merchandising plans to drive profitability, collaborating with visual merchandising team to develop strategy.
  • Replenished merchandise, welcomed customers, responded to questions and maintained overall presentation of store.
Education and Training
AState University | ArkansasMaster of Science in Early Childhood Services
Franklin University | Columbus, OHBachelor of Science in Human Resources Management05/2010
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Little Bitty City Head Start
  • Child Development Institute Head Start
  • Fred's Super Dollar

School Attended

  • AState University
  • Franklin University

Job Titles Held:

  • Preschool Lead Teacher
  • Lead Preschool Teacher
  • Assistant Store Manager

Degrees

  • Master of Science in Early Childhood Services
    Bachelor of Science in Human Resources Management

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