Kindergarten Level Head

MOLLY THERESE FINCH

USA: *** Randolph St., Oak Park, IL 60302 708-***-**** *****.******@*****.*** China: Changjiang Guoji Hongyun 12-101, Wuxi, Jiangsu Provence +86-131-****-**** *****@****.** EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT May 2014 Rhodes College, Memphis, TN

B.A. Psychology, Cum Laude; Minors: Chinese Studies, Religious Studies, Education with focus on educational psychology Academic Average: 3.53/4.0

August 2014 TEFL Certification, Shanghai, China

Ameson Year in China

• 120 hours of training and certification

October 2017 Student Led Inquiry Certification

International Bilingual Experts and Grey Matters Education, Wuxi, China

• Professional Development workshop on student led inquiry WORK EXPERIENCE

August 2014-

Present

Kindergarten Level Head and Lead Classroom Teacher Wuxi International School, Wuxi, Jiangsu Provence, China Hired by this international school based on my previous experience with children and knowledge of Chinese language; have earned leadership roles and promoted every contracted year with the school. Kindergarten Level Head Duties:

• During the 2017-2018 school year, I have created and implemented the following: American benchmarks and standards to base our curriculum from toddler to kindergarten classes; standardized progress reports based off the standards and benchmarks for quarterly assessments; Kindergarten Parent Handbook; standardized lesson observation form; reading buddy program with primary and secondary students (started in the 2016-2017 school year)

• Work with my team to plan semester units and develop resources; complete monthly observations of teachers and monitor their lesson plans to ensure they meet multiple standards and follow the scope and sequence; run weekly meetings with Kindergarten team and take minutes; hold monthly professional development session for the department and provide materials: create official notices and handle communication and/or concerns with parents; attend weekly level head meetings to work with heads of school to solve situations and promote positive growth for the school; and a monthly report to administration to summarize events, incidents, and accomplishments for the department

• Plan and prepare all Kindergarten (Thanksgiving lunch; Mother’s Day Tea, etc.) and school-wide (Christmas or Graduation) events; order and prepare monthly cooking events for the department; prepare and schedule monthly field trips; complete monthly newsletter for the school

Classroom Teacher Duties:

• Work as the primary educatory for 20 children ranging from two to four years old for 40 hours each school week and preparation outside the classroom. Circle time held every morning, and student directed lessons focused on developing oral and written English, fine and gross motor skills, socio-emotional developmental skills, science, math, music, social studies and art through creative centers and materials.

• Communicate daily with parents and complete quarterly progress reports based on observations as well as one-on-one assessment. June-August,

2007 – 2017

Senior Counselor, Summer at Latin Day Camp

Latin School of Chicago, Chicago, IL

• Youngest senior counselor hired from recommendation from supervisor as a result of my creative and responsible management

• Worked with approximately 13, five year olds; guided and mentored counselor in training and high school counselor, 40 hours per week

• Planned weekly goals and age appropriate daily activities to appeal to young children’s learning styles and curiosity including mini fieldtrips, creative crafts, and cooking.

September- May,

2010-2014

Student Worker, Student Development and Academic Services Rhodes College, Memphis, TN

• Supported 10 Deans and staff members. Daily responsibilities included filing all documents in the office, answering and directing phone calls and questions, and scheduling appointments. Provided resources in areas of advising, records, and registration.

• Nominated for Student Worker of the Year in 2013 as a result of my organizational skills, professionalism, and positive attitude May-August,

2011-2014

Classroom Substitute and Extended Day Program Member Latin School of Chicago, Chicago, IL

• Followed lesson plans and classroom management while substituting for different levels of the grade school

• Supervised children ages ranging from 4-11, up to 20 children. Maintained a child-friendly environment of mixed free time and organized activities to meet their emotional and physical needs. Page 2

VOLUNTEER AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Spring 2011 and

Fall 2013

Volunteer and Classroom Assistant

Snowden Elementary, Memphis, TN

• Worked with first and second grade students and assisted the teacher in everyday classroom needs and in one-on-one time for students struggled with subjects.

• Developed and executed creative lesson plans that followed Memphis Public Schools standards. Spring and Fall

2013

Volunteer and Classroom Assistant

Perea Preschool and Church Health Center, Memphis, TN

• Assisted in a preschool classroom, working with students on art projects, morning circle time, or snacks

• Improved personal instruction methods using a variety of assessment tools and strategies

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