Preschool Lead Teacher Resume Example

Planned and prepared activities for 4-5 year old students.
Followed PA Early Learning standards for Pre-Kindergarten age group.

• Administered assessments for each child and tracked results.
• Provided open and loving environment where children direct learning process.
• Improved academic performance by diversifying teaching techniques.
• Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
• Fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities.
• Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
• Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
• Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
• Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
• Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
• Applied play-based strategies, including crafts and games, to provide diverse approaches to learning.
• Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
• Nurtured supportive learning environment, often used as model for other classrooms.
• Used classroom observations to create written assessments of student performance.
• Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.

Prepared and submitted daily progress notes to multidisciplinary team.

Used software such as Excel and Microsoft Word to document patient information, progress notes and treatment plans.

• Promoted positive interactions of children with ADHD, Autism and oppositional defiance behavior by using visual supports, simplifying communication and utilizing stress scales to turn emotions into concrete concepts.
• Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs and anecdotal notes.
• Built and maintained positive staff relationships to promote teamwork and better serve clients.
• Kept facility clean, performed basic maintenance and restocked supplies to support program needs.
• Taught clients how to complete basic household chores, self-care and prepare food.
• Provided comprehensive case management services, including creating treatment plans and connecting clients and families to appropriate resources.
• Directed family-centered, strengths-based, culturally competent and individualized intakes and assessments.
• Worked collaboratively with multidisciplinary team to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.

Drove children to various types of activities, including dance, swimming lessons and baseball to maintain extracurricular routines.

• Coordinated different types of activities to enhance physical and intellectual development.
• Traveled with families to care for children, allowing parents to share private time while giving children fun adventures in diverse environments.
• Offered positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
• Balanced playtime and limited screen time to optimize types of stimulation and support development of fine motor, gross motor and cognitive skills.
• Organized extracurricular schedules with parents for sports and provided safe transportation to different events.
• Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects to promote academic success.
• Maintained updated list of emergency contact information and child's health information to act quickly if emergencies occur.
• Met children at bus stop to walk home and assist with crossing street.
• Taught children everyday skills, including tying shoes, dressing, potty training, basic math and language.
• Bathed, dressed and helped with teeth brushing to promote healthy personal hygiene and good oral health.
• Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
• Involved children in caring for household pets and chores.
• Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.