Toddler / Early Preschool Teacher Resume Example Grafton Children's Center

TODDLER / EARLY PRESCHOOL TEACHER

Professional Summary

Friendly and energetic Teacher with 17 years in early childhood education. Motivated to help children develop social, academic and creative abilities to foster well-being and progress. Well-versed in developmental milestones and activities to promote curiosity and engagement. I am committed to each child's successful cognitive, physical and emotional progress. Eagerly committed to attending professional development seminars, faculty meetings and parent-teacher conferences to remain connected to the needs of children and parents. In the past few years I have had experience with children on the Autism spectrum, developing 1 on 1 plans to help them succeed in social settings. Adapting classroom curriculum and lesson plans to help them succeed. I have also had experience in maintaining files, portfolios, tuition payments, book keeping, and clerical duties.

Skills

Student progress reporting
Basic clerical knowledge
First Aid and CPR certified
Student records management
Early childhood education
Child development
Food preparation
Classroom management

Special education
Daycare management
Program development and management
Adept at working with special needs children
Group and individual instruction
Mother of 2 adult children and 1 grandchild
Lesson planning

Work History

Toddler / Early Preschool Teacher, 08/2008 to Current
Grafton Children's Center – Grafton, MA

Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
Applied play-based strategies, including crafts and games, to provide diverse approaches to learning.
Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
Used classroom observations to create written assessments of student performance.

Home Daycare Provider, 08/2005 to 08/2008
Tb – Southbridge, United States

Modernized instructional plans and educational approaches to enhance student learning.
Analyzed, constructed and calculated daily accounting records, including payroll and sales transactions.
Incorporated music and play into developmentally appropriate activities.
Interviewed parents and children for enrollment.
Designed monthly activity schedules to balance play, rest and learning time.
Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting and toileting.
Built constructive and open relationships with families with forthright yet friendly communication.
Offered well-balanced and nutritious menu options.
3 years daycare supervisory experience.
Maintained accurate and detailed records, including child files on enrollments, attendance, health and safety, emergency contact information and incident reports.
Communicated with parents through enrollment, tours, newsletters, conferences and direct personal communication.
Communicated openly with children's parents about daily activities and behaviors.
Encouraged curiosity, exploration and problem-solving appropriate to children's development levels.
Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
Established safe play environment for children.
Instructed children on proper health and personal habits.
Monitored each student's educational progress with individualized charts and files.
Organized and engaged in recreational activities such as games and puzzles.
5 years toddler care experience.
Administered medications and kept appropriate records.
Maintained safe play environment by emphasizing and maintaining cleanliness and organization.
Maintained child-friendly environment with access to outdoor activities.
Maintained accurate accounting of tuition and operating reports.
Prepared, served and cleaned up daily meals for 7 children.
Continually kept abreast of toy and child-related recalls and safety warnings.
Allowed for ample outdoor recreation time to support physical development.
Managed in-home daycare with 2 infants, 3 toddlers and preschooler's and 2 school-aged children.
Meticulously sanitized toys and play equipment.
Dressed and changed infant and toddler diapers to maintain hygiene.
Made nutritious breakfasts, lunches, dinners and snacks for children.

Preschool Teacher, 09/2003 to 07/2005
Grafton Children's Center – Grafton, MA

Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time each day.
Fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities.
Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
Applied play-based strategies, including crafts and games, to provide diverse approaches to learning.
Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
Used classroom observations to create written assessments of student performance.

Education

High School Diploma: 06/1994
Tantasqua Regional Sr High School - Fiskdale, MA

Some College (No Degree)Quinsigamond Community College - Worcester, MA

Some College (No Degree)Becker College - Worcester, MA

Accomplishments

Worked one-on-one with a developmentally challenged student with autism.
Student Progress Conferences - Conducted conferences with parents, administrators, testing specialists and social workers to discuss educational plans designed to promote students' educational/social development.
Assisted management with the training of numerous new staff members.

Certifications

First aid and CPR certified

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Grafton Children's Center
Tb

School Attended

Tantasqua Regional Sr High School
Quinsigamond Community College
Becker College

Job Titles Held:

Toddler / Early Preschool Teacher
Home Daycare Provider
Preschool Teacher

Degrees

High School Diploma : 06/1994
Some College (No Degree)
Some College (No Degree)

Toddler / Early Preschool Teacher Resume Example

Resume Score: 80%

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