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Development Teacher

Location:
Fort Meade, MD
Posted:
October 10, 2012

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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



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