Dedicated Teacher eager to contribute over 15 years of experience to a rewarding position encouraging childhood development.

• Experienced in conducting thorough assessments of students and implementing developmentally appropriate lessons to promote growth.
• Dynamic interpersonal communication skills, instrumental to forming positive relationships with team of

teachers, administration and parents.

• Recognized for the ability to increase student engagement by designing motivational, interesting activities.
• Skilled in educating children in both individual and group settings; utilizes concept of positive reinforcement throughout all interactions.

• Utilize strong knowledge of childhood development principles to devise individualized learning plans to promote growth.
• Leverage excellent interpersonal skills to form positive relationships with parents; maintain open lines of communication regarding student progress.
• Develop motivational lesson content; focusing on childhood engagement.
• Use developmentally appropriate activities, including expressive play and art, to simplify and clearly convey concepts.

Rock Spring Children s Center, Bethesda, MD; Lead Teacher 2010-Present

Sugar Plums Child Development Center, Bethesda, MD; Lead Teacher 2007-2008

Sugar Plums Child Development Center, Bethesda, MD; Teacher Aide 1998-2001

Early Childhood Education Coursework, Montgomery College, Rockville, MD; In Progress

Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential

Level 4, Maryland Child Care Credential Program

115+ Hours of Teacher Enrichment Training Solutions, Child Care Education Institute; 2009-Present

Parent Communication: Building Partners in the educational Process; Stress Management for Child Care Providers, Parent Communication: A Practical Application Course; Staff Communication: Educational Partnerships; Advocacy for the Center, Parents, Children and Staff; Customer Service for the Center Administrator; Family Involvement: A Practical Application Course; Basic Transportation and Field Trip for Safety Child Care Centers; Storytelling for Enrichment, Early Literacy and Fun; Inclusive Literacy Lessons; Coping With Crisis and Traumatic Events; From Chaotic to Calm: Managing Stress in the Classroom; Teaching Multi-age Groups; Bulling in the Preschool Environment; Healthy Social and Emotional Development vs. Challenging Behavior in Young Children

National Association for Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Member

High School Diploma, Continental Academy, Coral Gables, FL; 2002

CPR/First Aide Certified

Rock Spring Children Center Volunteer