Susan Finger
Email: aboq3c@r.postjobfree.com
Address:
City: Fort Meade
State: MD
Zip: 20755
Country: USA
Phone: 410-***-****
Skill Level: Any
Salary Range:
Primary Skills/Experience:
Pennsylvania state credentialed Elementary School Teacher committed to educational development in children. Hardworking, highly motivated individual who has volunteered her time over the years to helping teachers and the community alike.
Educational Background:
High School Dipolma from West Chester University, West Chester PA 1/2001 to 12/2000 (Elementary Education)
Job History / Details:
Summary
Pennsylvania state credentialed Elementary School Teacher committed to educational development in children. Hardworking, highly motivated individual who has volunteered her time over the years to helping teachers and the community alike.
Core Qualifications
Managing classroom for diverse populations
Teaching, tutoring and counseling
Strong collaborator
Effectively work with parents
Outstanding social skills
Classroom management
Positive learning environment
Student-centered learning
Parent/teacher conferences
Interpersonal skills
Professional Experience
February 2012 to 10/9/2012 12:00:00 AM
Transformations For Women Odenton, Maryland
Child Care Provider
Systematize and store toys and materials to make sure order in activity areas.
Operate domestic daycare center inside business.
Wash toys and play equipment.
Observe and monitor children's play activities.
Support children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
Carry out housekeeping duties for example laundry, errands, cleaning, dishwashing, and changing of linens.
January 2006 to July 2009
YMCA Lansdale, Pennsylvania
Child Care Provider/ Preschool Teacher
Same as above along with the following responsibilities:
Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play.
Read books to entire classes or to small groups.
Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, storytelling, and field trips.
Establish and enforce rules for behavior, and procedures for maintaining
order.
Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
Arrange indoor and outdoor space to facilitate creative play, motor-skill activities, and safety.
Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of preschool programs.
Demonstrate activities to children.
January 2007 to November 2008
The Lab Fitness Spa Warrington, Pennsylvania
Spa Front Desk Clerk
Scheduled appointments
Confirmed appointments
Record guest comments or complaints, referring customers to managers as necessary
Compute bills, collect payments, and make change for guests.
Review accounts and charges with guests during the check out process.
Perform simple bookkeeping activities, such as balancing cash accounts.
In charge of bank deposits
Relayed information and special requests to therapists
Carried out housekeeping duties for example laundry, errands, cleaning, dishwashing, and changing of laundry.
February 2005 to August 2008
The Lab Fitness Spa Warrington, Pennsylvania
Child Care Provider
Systematize and store toys and materials to make sure order in activity areas.
Operate domestic daycare center inside business.
Wash toys and play equipment.
Observe and monitor children's play activities.
Support children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
Carry out housekeeping duties for example laundry, errands, cleaning, dishwashing, and changing of linens.
Dress children and change diapers.
November 2004 to October 2005
LA Fitness Montgomeryville, Pennsylvania
Supervisor Kids Club
Supervise and train child care workers
Make schedule for staff
Hire and train new employees
Interact with clients/parents
Maintain appropriate staff level to accommodate child/staff ratios
Plan and coordinate staff meetings and promote ongoing communication
Determine safety of room supplies, toys, equipment and furniture
Act as a role model to staff and provide guidance to my team.
Ensure that management is kept aware of all childcare room activities and incidents.
Same duties as in previous jobs descriptions for Transformations for Women.
March 2002 to October 2003
Reed Technology and Information Services Horsham, Pennsylvania
Copy Inspector/Team Leader
Also worked from 1995-2000 in this position.
Inspected US Patents before publication.
Oversaw US Patents throughtout several departments.
Located Patents, corrected patents.
Trained new employees.
Lead and motivated my team to meet and exceed goals.
Created and implemented new processes to increase productivity.
Helped with staff reviews.
Relayed information between team member and management.
Analyzed overall system of processing patents to hep each individual department.
January 2001 to March 2002
Kiddie Academy Oceanside, California
Head Preschool Teacher
Daily duties included lessons plans and art projects
Modified the general education curriculum for special-needs students based upon a variety of instructional techniques and technologies.
Identified individual student needs
Planned and coordinated field trips
Implemented new activities
Support children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
Parent/Teacher conferences
Identify signs of emotional or developmental problems in children and bring them to parents' or guardians' attention.
Sanitize toys and play equipment.
Discipline children and recommend or initiate other measures to control behavior, such as caring for own clothing and picking up toys and books.
Organize and store toys and materials to ensure order in activity areas.
Read to children, and teach them simple painting, drawing, handicrafts, and songs.
Instruct children in health and personal habits such as eating, resting, and toilet habits.
Keep records on individual children, including daily observations and information about activities, meals served, and medications administered.
Observe and monitor children's play activities.
Assist in preparing food for children and serve meals and refreshments to children and regulate rest periods.
Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.
Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops in order to maintain and improve professional competence.
Education and Training
2000 West Chester University West Chester, Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science Elementary Education
Graduated with Honors
Swope Scholarship Recipient
Captain of Marching Band Colorguard
Vice-President of Field of View Indoor Colorguard
Work Study in Children's Center Preschool
Certifications
Certification in Elementary Education K-6, PA
Community Involvement
Parent Teacher Association Treasurer for Meade Heights Elementary 2011-2012
Provided monthly reports for financial records of PTA
Paid Bills
Deposited money
Provided hands-on help to teachers and staff for activities and fundraisers
Ensured all taxes were paid
Volunteered in Classrooms 2009-2012
Helped out with daily activites
Conducted small lessons
Managed and supervised children on field trips.
PWOC(Protestant Women of Christ) Board Member/Leadership Selection Committee 2010-2011
Accepted and reviewed applications for board membership
Conducted interviews
Completed monthly reports
Identified leadership skills in others
Affiliations
Parent Teacher Association, current member