Assistant Teacher

AMY WALLENDER

*** **** *** **, ***********, Minnesota 55418 H: N/A C: 612-***-**** ***.*********@*****.***

Summary

Assistant teacher adept at successfully managing large classrooms of young children. Patient educator who collaborates and communicates successfully with children, parents and staff. Capable of remaining calm under pressure while continuing to keep the preschool setting light and playful. Will work hard to identify and communicate behavioral and educational issues.

Highlights

Completed CDA with A's (Not yet certified)

Experience

Education

Assistant KinderCare Preschool Fernbrook

Teacher

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Plymouth, Minnesota Nov 2011 to Feb 2014 •Implemented developmentally-appropriate curriculum that addressed all learning styles

•Established a safe play environment for the children

•Changed room theme every two weeks

•Administered minor first aid and performed emergency measures

•Maintained daily records of children's individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps

•Implemented family style-dining with children during breakfast and lunch.

•Daily cleaning chores to ensure the safety and health of the children

•Maintained a child-friendly environment with access to outdoor activities

•Encouraged children to be understanding of others

•Incorporated music, art, and sign language into lesson planning

•Helped children reach milestones in the area of self-care

•Developed professional relationships with parents, teachers, directors and therapists

•Worked closely with the site director, family care workers, classroom teaching team and other specialists.

•Parent-Teacher conferences

•Observed children for signs of illness, injury, emotional disturbance, learning disorders and speech problems.

•Completed NAEYC trainings

Early Childhood Education 2013 Rasmussen College

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Lake Elmo, Minnesota Completed courses. Have not been certified due to job change.

Associate of Science, Business 2011 MCTC

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Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Calm and patient

Training in food handling preparation

Conflict resolution techniques

First Aid and CPR certified (expired in June)

Schedule creation and maintenance

Bilingual in sign language

Arts and crafts aptitude

Dependable and fast learner

Positive reinforcement methods

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