Lindsey Kaplan

acehfw@r.postjobfree.com

* ******** ****, *** *** * Natick MA, 01760 * 617-***-****

Education

Mount Ida College, Newton, MA May 2004

Bachelor of Arts, Liberal Arts

Dean College, Franklin, MA May 2001

Associate of Arts, Early Childhood

Professional Qualifications

Certified by DEEC as Preschool and Infant/Toddler Lead Teacher (2010)

Certified in Adult & Child CPR and First Aid

Coursework on DIR/Floor time model for connecting with/interacting with

young children with and without special needs

Coursework in Infant/ Toddler Language and Literacy

Experience

The Goddard School, Wayland MA. June 2012-Present

Lead Preschool Teacher / Pre-K Teacher

. Responsible for the care and individualized instruction of twenty

preschool-aged children in collaboration with co-teachers

. Provide remedial 1:1 instruction to a moderately disabled 4 year old

to assist with social skills, self advocacy, and increasing his

ability to sustain attention

. Plan, prepare and implement daily indoor and outdoor activities as

they relate to curriculum goals

. Establish and maintain ongoing communication with parents through

daily sheets, notes, telephone and in person

. Lead Parent-Teacher conferences twice per year in order to discuss

strengths, concerns, and progress collaboratively

. Uphold health and safety standards and DEEC regulations at all times

The Children's Center of Brookline, Brookline MA. August 2010- April 2012

Lead Toddler Teacher

. Observed, evaluated, and wrote in-depth reports regarding each of nine

toddlers

. Established and maintained on-going communication with parents through

daily sheets, notes telephone, and in person

Communities United Inc., Newton MA. July 2009-July-2010

Toddler Teacher

. Responsible for the care and instruction of eight toddlers (15 months

- 2 yrs., 9 mos.) from low-income homes

. Adhered to all Early Head Start Performance Standards, including

curriculum planning, home visits with parents, tooth brushing, and

small group sizes

Bright Horizons, Watertown MA. November 2007-May 2009

Toddler Teacher

. Provided care and instruction to a group of toddlers from 15 months-

2.9 years old

. Observed, documented and wrote in-depth evaluations regarding each

child

Gan Yeladim Childcare, Newton, MA. July 2005- August 2007

Assistant Teacher

. Provided care and instruction to nine children ages 18 months-2 years old

. Implemented the planned curriculum for each child

Office/Computer Skills

. Strong keyboarding skills

. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook (e-mail,

calendar, setting up appointments)

. Comfortable with technology-faxing, scanning, e-mail

. At ease and polite on the telephone

. Excellent communication and organizational skills

. Work well both individually and as part of a team

. Strong work ethic with excellent attendance and timeliness

. Positive attitude and professionalism

. Thrive in a fast-paced environment where multi-tasking is required

Other Skills and Interests

Reading, Painting, Children with Special Needs

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