Teacher Assistant

Christine Kay-Gmeiner

*** ******* ******, #***, ********, CA 95008

*********@*****.***; 408-***-****

Professional Summary

Graduate (May 2017) from San Jose State University with a BA in Child and Adolescent Development, former Kindergarten Director, returned to school after raising children and currently seeks to be considered for Preschool Teacher position in order to contribute to offering meaningful learning opportunities for ECE teachers by leveraging extensive and varied background.

Professional certifications include California Site Supervisor Permit, certified PITC teacher trainer, Pivotal Response Training (Level 1), DRDP, CBEST, CERT and CPR. Consulting the creation of a platform for parents and educators of young children. Accepted for master’s program at SJSU and Pacific Oaks college.

Education

San Jose State University, August 2015 – May 2017

Graduated in 2017 with Magna Cum Laude honors and Dean’s List for four semesters.

De Anza College, Cupertino, 2014 - 2015

Completed transfer requirements.

Institute St. Josef, Bildungsanstalt fuer Kindergartenpadagogy, Feldkirch, Austria, 1980

Completed Diploma in Children Pedagogy with honors.

Work Experience

Municipal Kindergarten of Alberschwende, Austria, August 1980 – June 1985

Director and instructor

Managed team of teachers and interacted directly with parents and children.

Proposed and led transition from a same-age to a mixed-age classroom.

Kibbutz Bet Oren, Israel, September 1990 – June 1993

Curriculum Specialist

Lead teacher in inclusive setting for children between 6 months and 6 years.

Offered opportunities for exploration and expression through music, movement, creative and performing art.

Promoted multilingual acquisition and maintenance through conversations, songs, rhymes, books, and games.

Carriage House and Temples’ Children, Pittsburgh, PA, September 1996 – September 1999

Served as substitute teacher in toddler and pre-school classrooms.

Garden Gate Elementary and Lincoln Elementary School, Cupertino, CA, August 2001 – June 2010

Volunteer Elective Instructor

Volunteered as art docent, physical education, and music instructor.

Served as the school’s first drama instructor, hosted lunch workshops to foster passion for the performing arts.

Child Development Center, De Anza College, CA, October 2014 – present

Instructional Assistant/Substitute Teacher/hired as lead teacher for 2018/19 school year

Playing active role in planning and implementing learning opportunities for children 18 months to 5 years.

Share observations with lead teachers, make suggestions for modifications and improvements.

Role model for ECE, Psychology, and Education students who either practice or observe in the classrooms.

Additional Skills and Character

Strong advocate for child needs and desires, dedicated to promoting safe environment for growth and learning.

Trained in music (guitar, flute, Orff instruments), rhythmic/musical education, and visual and performing art.

Fluent in German, Hebrew, and English. Growth Mindset. Up-to-date in research literature.

Great rapport with colleagues and consistently described as kind, considerate, accountable, and reliable.

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