Brenna L. Mahoney
Southwick, MA ***** Email: *************@***.*** Cell: 413-***-****
Professional Summary
Possess above average, effective, verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills
Known as reliable, organized, compassionate, and dedicated
Stable employment history with more than 15 years of classroom experience teaching children from ages 2.9- 5 years old
Infant, child CPR and First Aid certified
EEC Director- II, certification
Education
Holyoke Community College Holyoke, MA
Coursework & Accomplishments:
Associates in Elementary Education 2004
Springfield College Springfield, MA
Completed 12 credits towards a bachelors in social work
Professional Experience
HCS Head Start Springfield, MA 08/2008 – present.
Early Childhood education program
Teacher Director
Plan and implement appropriate and engaging skill level lessons and activities for an inclusive preschool classroom
Develop strong, lasting relationships among families and students.
Foster a warm and nurturing classroom environment conducive to learning
Provide recommendations and referrals for children with special needs and participate in IEP and Early intervention meetings
Maintain a professional working atmosphere and confidentiality of information in relation to staff, family members and students
Completed 20 plus hours of professional development annually
Directly supervise teaching staff and delegate roles and responsibilities
Conduct home visits, parent teacher conferences, and other parent-focused activities to establish a positive link between home and school
Responsible for initial screenings, medical protocol, mental health referrals, and daily health
Demonstrate knowledge of iters, ecers, QRIS and CLASS systems
Brighter Beginnings Childcare South Hadley, MA 6/2005-3/2008
Early childhood education program
Preschool Teacher
Educating children ages 2.9-5 years old on the fundamental concepts such as colors, letters, numbers and shapes
Encourage positive social interactions between children
Engage in creative methods of learning, such as arts and crafts, supervised play, and storytelling
Planning and implementing an appropriate lesson plan and individualize for special needs
Prior Work Experience
Customer service, retail supervisor/restaurant experience 2000 - 2010