Assistant Teacher Lead

LISA RUSSIAN

Philadelphia, PA *****

************@*****.*** / 445-***-****

SUMMARY

Dedicated preschool educator with experience at Beanstalk, skilled in behavior management and parent communication. Successfully implemented engaging, age-appropriate activities that fostered emotional and language development. Known for building trusting relationships with students and families, while ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for optimal learning and growth.

SKILLS

Behavior management

Parent communication

Sensory activities

Emergency procedures

Creative storytelling

Team collaboration

Positive reinforcement

Individualized support

Conflict resolution

Language development

Storytelling techniques

Child assessment

Parent-teacher communication

Fine motor skills development

Gross motor skills development

First aid and CPR

Outdoor play supervision

Age-appropriate activities

Heartsaver CPR AED (CPR AED)

Attention to detail

Support emotional needs

EXPERIENCE

Preschool Assistant Teacher / Beanstalk - Philadelphia, PA 05/2024 - Current Organized student items by labeling and documenting collection. Communicated with parents regularly to maintain student progress, schedule meetings, and increase overall student happiness.

Maintained a safe environment for children at all times by adhering to established standards of care. Engaged in professional development activities to stay current on best practices in early childhood education. Supported lead teacher with daily classroom activities. Instructed and assisted children in eating, toileting, and resting to help develop healthy personal habits. Assisted in preparing meals and snacks for preschoolers according to nutritional guidelines. Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning. Maintained and cleaned nap mats by making minor repairs and wiping down. Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships. Facilitated outdoor playtime activities while ensuring safety protocols were followed at all times. Established positive relationships with families by communicating regularly about their child's progress or any other concerns they may have had.

Observed children for signs of illness, injury, emotional disturbance, learning disorders, and speech problems. Ensured that all developmental milestones are met by providing appropriate activities for each child's age level. Maintained clean, well-kept classroom to encourage children to create, explore and play with confidence. LR

Assisted with implementation of approved lesson plans and daily classroom schedule. Arranged classroom furniture and learning materials to keep areas neat. Supervised students outside classroom during recess, lunch and breaks. Read stories to children and taught painting, drawing, and crafts. Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills. Assisted with or led story time by reading books to children. Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive. Assistant Preschool Teacher / Avenue Preschool - Philadelphia, PA 06/2019 - 05/2024 Tracked each child's progress and reported progress to parents. Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes. Removed hazards and developed appropriate boundaries and rules to create safe environment for children. Encouraged cooperative play among students by providing positive reinforcement when needed. Instructed and assisted children in eating, toileting, and resting to help develop healthy personal habits. Implemented behavior management strategies to ensure a positive learning environment for all students. Performed general housekeeping duties such as tidying up classrooms after activities or cleaning up spills from lunchtime.

Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters. Instructed and assisted students during craft activities. Maintained clean, well-kept classroom to encourage children to create, explore and play with confidence. Supported lead teacher with daily classroom activities. Communicated with parents regularly to maintain student progress, schedule meetings, and increase overall student happiness.

Organized student items by labeling and documenting collection. Read stories to children and taught painting, drawing, and crafts. Observed children for signs of illness, injury, emotional disturbance, learning disorders, and speech problems. Assisted with or led story time by reading books to children. Developed meaningful relationships with all students based on trust and respect. Helped facilitate indoor and outdoor play, parent-teacher conferences and keeping classroom clean with diligent attention to each support task.

Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs. Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.

Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills. Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff. EDUCATION AND TRAINING

High School Diploma 06/1985

South Philadelphia High School - Philadelphia

3.5 GPA

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