Creative and energetic Early Childhood Education professional devoted to offering diverse activity plans and experiential learning opportunities to enhance individual development. Friendly, supportive and motivated with strong desire to promote student potential. Offering 20 plus years of experience with passion for building strong rapport with faculty, students and caregivers.
Work History
Lead Teacher, Two-Year-Olds Classroom
1 Year 2 Months
Providence Prepertory School | 05.2025 - Current
Developed and implemented age-appropriate lesson plans to foster cognitive and social development.
Cultivated a nurturing classroom environment that promoted positive behaviors and emotional growth.
Collaborated with parents to support each child's learning journey and address developmental needs.
Mentored junior teachers on effective classroom management techniques and instructional strategies.
Evaluated student progress through observations, assessments, and documentation of developmental milestones.
Designed engaging activities that enhanced language acquisition and fine motor skills in toddlers.
Communicated with parents through enrollment, tours, newsletters, conferences, and direct personal communication.
Developed customized lesson plans tailored to the needs of individual students, resulting in improved academic performance.
Established strong relationships with parents and guardians, fostering open lines of communication regarding student development and concerns.
Documented behavior, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
Established positive relationships with students and families.
Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
Aquatics Director
15 Years 3 Months
Little Otter Swim School | 02.2010 - 05.2025
Communicated with customers to convey information about events or activities.
Oversaw workforce schedules and allocated resources in order to achieve goals
Manager evaluations
Tracked student progressions
Taught and followed curriculum as a high level instructor
Worked with children from 6months of age to 11years old
Built trusting relationships with parents and coworker's
Attended conferences or workshops related to job duties as Aquatic Director.
Conducted staff meetings to ensure proper training and safety protocols were followed.
Maintained pool, pump room and environment, adhering to standards in safety, cleanliness and appearance.
Trained workers in company procedures or policies.
Organized staffing schedules for lifeguards, swim instructors, and other aquatics personnel.
Conducted lifeguard, swim lesson instructor and safety certification training.
Evaluated performance of all personnel involved in operations of aquatic facility.
Interviewed and hired associates to fill staff vacancies.
Resolved customer complaints regarding worker performance or services rendered.
Lead Teacher, Two-Year-Olds Classroom
1 Year 10 Months
Primrose Schools | 11.2008 - 09.2010
Identified early signs of emotional and developmental problems in children to bring concerns to parents' attention.
Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
Monitored children's play activities to identify additional learning opportunities or behavioral issues.
Engaged in continuous professional development to stay current with early childhood education practices.
Daycare Owner/Operator
3 Years 1 Month
Myself | 10.2005 - 11.2008
Interacted regularly with students throughout the day by playing games, reading stories or engaging them in creative activities.
Created a safe, nurturing environment to promote learning and growth in children.
Implemented age-appropriate curricula designed to stimulate physical, mental and emotional development in young children.
Established relationships with parents and guardians to foster strong communication regarding their child's progress.
Lead Teacher and Swim Instructor
3 Years 11 Months
Bright Horizons Childcare | 08.2000 - 07.2004
Mentored other educators by delivering insight, positive feedback and constructive criticism.
Arranged classrooms to facilitate optimal education for student groups.
Completed teacher observations to identify areas for improvement and suggest changes to teaching methods.
Identified and documented learning achievements by reporting outcomes, performance information and program adjustments used to boost comprehension.
Met with parents and guardians to discuss students' progress and areas requiring improvement.
Supervised students throughout day, both in classroom and outside during breaks.
Education
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education And Care
Broward County Community College | Fort Lauderdale, FL | 05.2003
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Florida Atlantic University | Boca Raton, FL
Skills
Curriculum development
Safety training
Customer service
Child development
Scheduling coordination
Lesson planning
Certification
CPR and first aid certification
Water safety instruction
Infant and toddler development
Accomplishments
Otterly best manager
Outstanding instructor award
Languages
English
Full Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Lead Teacher, Two-Year-Olds Classroom
Providence Prepertory School
05.2025 - CurrentRead More
Aquatics Director
Little Otter Swim School
02.2010 - 05.2025Read More
Lead Teacher, Two-Year-Olds Classroom
Primrose Schools
11.2008 - 09.2010Read More
Daycare Owner/Operator
Myself
10.2005 - 11.2008Read More
Lead Teacher and Swim Instructor
Bright Horizons Childcare
08.2000 - 07.2004Read More
Florida Atlantic University
Bachelor of Arts from Education
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Broward County Community College
Associate of Arts from Early Childhood Education And Care
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