LINDA LEWIS

East Saint Louis, IL ***** 618-***-**** adrlng@r.postjobfree.com

Reliable employee seeking teaching position. Offering excellent communication and good judgment. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Versatile Associate Director with 15 years of experience managing diverse business functions with efficiency and quality. Excellent team leader and analytical problem solver. More than 25 years professional experience in developing "whole" child- building self-esteem, character,morals, empathy, physical fitness, as well as knowledge; Volunteer tutor and mentor to children who are at-risk ; Extensive educational background in early childhood education, special education, and psychology; Numerous training and certification courses to stay current on advancements and new theories in education. Staff Management

Strategic Planning

Schedule Coordination

Team Leadership

Classroom Management Organizer

Pre-K Teacher/Assistant Director, 03/2015 to 02/2021 Creative Beginnings Child Development Center East – Maryville, IL Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters. Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.

Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors. Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.

Worked as assistant director as needed.

Private Nanny, 06/2010 to 03/2020

Private Citizen – Cahokia, IL

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

SKILLS

WORK HISTORY

Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room. Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth. Played games, worked on puzzles and read books to young children. Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals. Maintained a safe environment for children.

Assisted in mental and educational development by finding age appropriate lessons and outings to stimulate mental growth.

Other duties as applicable.

Pre-Kindergaten Teacher/Assistant Director, 06/2007 to 10/2009 Doris Bergman Early Learning Center – Cahokia, IL

Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness. Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors. Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group. Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning. Implemented data based strategies to help children prepare for kindergarten and beyond. Teacher, 06/2000 to 08/2002

St. Catherine Laboure Elementary – Cahokia, IL

Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.

Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.

Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies. Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom. Developed lesson plans.

Other duties as necessary

Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.

Completed daily reports, meal count sheets and attendance logs. Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.

Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.

Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations. Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning. Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning. Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.

Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities. Diagnostic Assistant, 08/1986 to 06/1995

School District #189 – East St. Louis, IL

Developed and implemented individualized educational plans (IEPs) in close coordination with lead teacher Developed appropriate lesson plans

Lead classroom and group activities

Assisted students with personal needs

Assisted psychologists with personal files

Participated in annual review meetings

Administered tests when applicable

Performed screenings

Other duties as necessary.

Food Service Certification, 02/2019

Southwestern Illinois College - Belleville, IL

Earned certification to be able to serve food, perform inspections, and to coordinate with cook and health department as needed.

Special Education And Psychology Major

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville - Edwardsville, IL Awarded

Received Johnetta Haley Scholarship

Completed professional development in Teaching Early Learners Reading Literacy Dean's List 2003-2006

Member of Psi Chi Honor Society Department of Psychology Early Childhood Education

Kaskaskia College - Centralia, IL

Education/Psychology

Southwestern Illinois University - Belleville, IL

Education, Psychology, History

EDUCATION

State Community College - East St. Louis, IL

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