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Lead Pre-k Teacher
Ashley Cruz
Camano, WA **282 203-***-**** **********@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL
SUMMARY
Seasoned teacher with proven skills in communication,leadership, and project managing during 7 years in education. Looking to enter a new career path where I expand my soft skills in a corporate environment . Natural leader skilled at boosting employee morale and work performance . Able to support staff and create positive environment by meeting deadlines . Collaborate with staff to create healthy communication between peers and resolved issues between parties.
SKILLS Group and individual instruction
Teacher training
Child development
Classroom management
Supporting new hires
Parent-teacher collaboration
Childcare needs
Assessing potential hires
WORK HISTORY LEAD TEACHER 02/2021 to CURRENT
Our Saviour Lutheran School Arlington, WA
Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students. Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
LEAD TEACHER 04/2019 to 02/2021
Kids N Us Marysville, WA
Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to continuously support student development and personal growth. Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
Developed and optimized rich learning environment by capitalizing on diverse engagement strategies and enriching teaching techniques. CURRICULUM COORDINATOR 09/2018 to 03/2019
Child Time Redmond, WA
Teamed with subject matter experts in evaluation and revision of training tools in order to continually improve learning platforms. Effectively implemented best training practices and adult learning principles in planning and creation of instructional materials. Collaborated with administrators to determine course objectives. Collaborated with colleagues in developing benchmark lessons and identifying curriculum needs of faculty.
Partnered with managment to ascertain hiring needs and subsequently provide candidate recommendations.
Acted as staff member advocate, encouraging and supporting teachers to identify and resolve conflicts.
LEAD PRESCHOOL TEACHER 03/2018 to 03/2019
Child Time Redmond, WA
Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
Applied play-based strategies, including crafts and games, to provide diverse approaches to learning.
ASSISTANT PRESCHOOL TEACHER 05/2015 to 03/2018
Child Time Redmond, Washington
Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
Assisted teacher with developing creative program suitable for preschool children.
Maintained tidy and clean classroom consistent with safety and health standards.
EDUCATION High School Diploma
Cooperative Arts And Humanities High School, New Haven, CT Bachelor of Science Elementary Education
Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZ