An opportunity to teach young children in an early education setting, promoting their social, emotional, cognitive and physical
development.
Education
Bachelor of Arts: Psychology; Childhood Development and Family Relations, 2014 University of Maine - Orono, ME Cum Laude; double-major in Psychology; Childhood Development and Family Relations. GPA 3.31
Skills and Qualities
Flexible, friendly, and optimistic.
Creative and artistic
Excellent curriculum planning skills
Empathetic and caring
Collaborative and open-minded
Able to meet individual needs of children
Certifications and Affiliations
Conditional Early Childhood Education (Birth - 5) Certification Pending
Educational Technician
CPR Certified
Attended the Windham School Age Child Care Conference in 2015, 2016, 2017.
Work History
Preschool Teacher, 09/2014 to Current Little Log Cabin Montessori School – Windham, ME
Teaching in a Montessori classroom with children from ages 2.5 to 6 years old.
Leading daily circle-time routines, working with children both one-on-one and in small group settings, supervising and interacting with children during indoor and outdoor play time.
Collaborating to create and implement classroom materials and Montessori "works".
Documenting student progress for portfolios using Early Learning Assessments and collection of work samples.
Empowering children to make independent work/play choices, including self-directed conflict-resolution strategies.
Establishing and maintaining meaningful relationships with children and families, aided by parent conferences and daily classroom observation.
Participate in IEP and CDS meetings.
Organizing school events such as: art auction, harvest fair, closing ceremony.
Assistant Teacher, 01/2014 to 05/2014 Katherine Miles Durst Child Development Learning Center – Orono, ME
Responsible for a group of children ages three-six, inlcuding daily documentation of student progress.
Designed and implemented weekly lesson plans/experiences centered around NAEYC standards.
Supervised and interacted in free-play activities.
Created new classroom space arrangements based upon weekly themes.
Assisted with all preparations in opening and closing the school.
Communicated with parents and families of children.
Attended a weekly teacher development meeting with administration and coworkers.
Server, 06/2006 to Current Mabel's Lobster Claw – Kennebunkport, Maine
Experienced restaurant worker, with eleven years of service.
Highly skilled in guest interaction on various levels.
Provided all dining room services: reservations, table setting/clearing, menu and
food presentation, special items promotion, beverage preparation, order synchronization, bill
processing, all side work duties.
Utilized time management skills in order to provide quality customer service.
Developed positive and friendly relationships with coworkers and employer.
Demonstrated flexibility, reliability, and creative problem solving in order to adapt to many situations.
