Amy Hord
New London, Wisconsin 54961
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Assistant Teacher- Headstart- Sept. 2017- present
● Assisted Head Teacher in maintaining accurate written records which included IFSP documentation, assessments, screening instruments and anecdotal observations.
● Observe and record child’s behaviors to assist the Head Teacher in identifying each child’s strengths and areas needing growth.
● Provide input into lesson planning which reflected mandated elements, parental and cultural influences and promoted social, psychical and cognitive development of each child.
● Participate in integrated service meetings for children.
● Work with other staff to ensure general maintenance and security of facility.
● Maintained respectful relations and communications with staff, families and children. Child Care Provider-In Home – New London, WI June 2011 – 2017
● Provide full-time in home child care, which includes, transportation, meal and activity planning.
● Responsible for creating an environment that is positive as well as compassionate and ensures the child’s safety.
Lead Teacher – Building Imagination – Menasha, WI Oct. 2006 - June 2011
● Responsible for recording information concerning child’s daily activities, meals served and medications administered.
● Create, observe, monitor and participate in children’s play activities.
● Utilize appropriate language, interactions, positive discipline and behavior to create an environment where children are encouraged to learn.
● Instruct children in good health and personal habits.
● Assist in preparing and serving meals and refreshments.
● Worked with team members to ensure safety and security for each child.
● Helped to maintain open dialogue with parents concerning child’s development.
● Ensure that children receive regular rest periods. Lead Teacher – JanSport Childcare Center – Appleton, WI Oct. 2003 – Sept. 2006
● Collaborated with other team members to maintain a positive learning environment.
● Organize classroom materials.
● Observe and monitor children’s play activities.
● Create and participate in children’s recreational activities.
● Instruct children in health and personal habits.
● Responsible for recording information concerning child’s daily activities, meals served and medications administered.
● Worked with other staff members to ensure safety and security of facility. Assistant Teacher – Head Start – Monroe, Michigan Sept. 2002 – May 2003
● Assisted Head Teacher in maintaining accurate written records which included IFSP documentation, assessments, screening instruments and anecdotal observations.
● Observe and record child’s behaviors to assist the Head Teacher in identifying each child’s strengths and areas needing growth.
● Provide input into lesson planning which reflected mandated elements, parental and cultural influences and promoted social, psychical and cognitive development of each child.
● Participate in integrated service meetings for children.
● Work with other staff to ensure general maintenance and security of facility.
● Maintained respectful relations and communications with staff, families and children. EDUCATION
Owens Community College – Toledo, Ohio
Associate Degree, Early Child Care Development – May 2000 E.L. Bowsher High School – Toledo, Ohio
Graduated 1991
References Available Upon Request