Lead Teacher Childhood Education
Resume:
Melissa Killingsworth
Lincoln, Ne. *****
402-***-**** ad0ktv@r.postjobfree.com
Professional Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Dedicated teaching professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take added responsibilities to meet team goals. Experienced Lead teacher with over twenty years of experience in Early Education. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction. Reliable employee offering excellent communication and good judgement. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills.
Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Accomplishments
*Achieved Core Values Award by dedicated work ethic and over and above willingness to help whenever and wherever needed
*Collaborated to develop social emotional Strategies for the center
*Successfully gave speech at National Educare Conference
Skills
*Classroom Management
*Group and individual instruction
*Basic Clerical Knowledge
*Early childhood education
*Student records management
*Differential instruction
Work History
02/2019 to present: Lead Teacher
Educare Lincoln, Lincoln, Ne.
*Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with families about the students progress and needs while adapting the classroom and lessons to the interests of the children.
*Using TEACHING STRATEGIES to document, emotional, academic, social and behavioral growth of my students.
*Organized activities to teach young children foundational learning skills.
*Giving continuous one-on-one support to other classrooms when needed.
*Enhanced students understanding of rules, safety, and behavioral guidelines.
05/2009-02/2019 Preschool Lead Teacher, Westminster Preschool, Lincoln, Ne.
*Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
*Established guidelines for teacher performance, lesson planning and compliance with established procedures.
*Reviewed facility environment, removed concerns, and optimized for children’s safety.
*Followed Creative Curriculum Learning Strategies.
*Planned and prepared activities for children ages 3-4 years of age.
02/2000 to -05/2009 Lead Teacher, Kinder-Care Learning Center, Lincoln, Ne.
*Communicated with family about growth and progress, recommending at home reinforcement to support.
*Guided student teachers and teaching aides in classroom management, leading by example and answering questions thoroughly.
*Chose optimum curriculum for each class and devised a daily lesson plan to meet
Requirements and needs of different learners.
Education:
12/2020
Bachelor of Science: Child Studies
Post University, Waterbury CT
04/2010
Associate of Science: Child Development
Ellis University, Villa Park IL
Certifications:
*CPR and First Aide
*Trauma Training
*Safe with You
*Data Utilization
*Intensive Family Engagement
*Putting into Practice
*Power of Gold Strategies
*Providing a Language
Awards
-Core Values Award
*This award is given to the staff member that has shown excellence in collaborative support, dependable beyond words, hard working seen on a daily basis, persistent to seeing the job through, and respectful to all children, families and staff members.
References:
Suzanne Schneider,
7500 Nemaha St.
Lincoln, Ne. 68506
ad0ktv@r.postjobfree.com
Sara Kozak
7020 Dudely St
Lincoln, Ne. 68505
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Caralynn Livingston
3310 N. 58th St.
Lincoln, Ne. 68507
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