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Andrew Smith


Phone:

(000) 000-0000

Email:

[email protected]

Address:

287 Custer Street, Hopewell, PA 00000

Professional Summary

Enthusiastic and dedicated Early Childhood Teacher who is committed to providing learning opportunities that foster each child’s successful cognitive, physical and emotional progress within an inclusive environment.  I have a strong passion for the outdoors and connecting children with nature to support the development of positive mental health practices and holistic learning~

Employment history

Aug. 2019 – Present
Port Thelma, Florida
Early Childhood Teacher, Dibbert, Von and Runolfsdottir

  • Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
  • Identify children showing signs of emotional, developmental, or health-related problems, and discuss them with supervisors, parents or guardians, and child development specialists.
  • Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children’s progress and needs, determine their priorities for their children, and suggest ways that they can promote learning and development.
  • Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students’ varying needs and interests.
  • Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
  • Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of preschool programs.
  • Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.
  • Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to children.

Mar. 2017 – Apr. 2017
Granttown, Maine
Co Educator, Ebert, Weissnat and Wiegand

  • Instruct students individually and in groups, adapting teaching methods to meet students’ varying needs and interests.
  • Observe and evaluate children’s performance, behaviour, social development, and physical health.
  • Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play.
  • Prepare materials, classrooms, and other indoor and outdoor spaces to facilitate creative play, learning and motor-skill activities, and safety.

Dec. 2013 – Oct. 2014
South Angelo, Nebraska
Coordinator/Nominated Supervisor, Nolan, Adams and MacGyver

  • Observe and evaluate children’s performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
  • Establish and enforce rules for behavior, and policies and procedures to maintain order among students.
  • Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children’s progress, and to determine their priorities for their children and their resource needs.
  • Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental, and social development such as games, arts and crafts, music, and storytelling.
  • Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials, to prevent injuries and damage.
  • Maintain accurate and complete student records, and prepare reports on children and activities, as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
  • Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
  • Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.
  • Involve parent volunteers and older students in children’s activities, to facilitate involvement in focused, complex play.
  • Use computers, audiovisual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
  • Attend staff meetings, and serve on committees as required.

Education

Nov. 2017
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education/Primary: Education

  • Champlin University – Stevieburgh, Wyoming

May. 2013
Diploma: Children's Services

  • Prosacco College – Jeffersonhaven, New Mexico

Skills

Level 2 First Aid and CPR

Emergency Asthma and Anaphylaxis management

Student Centered Learning
Experienced

VEYLDF Knowledge
Experienced

Inquiry/play Based Learning
Experienced

Strong collaborator
Experienced

VIT Registration Primary and Early Childhood

Level 2 First Aid and CPR

Emergency Asthma and Anaphylaxis management

VEYLDF Knowledge

Student Centered Learning

Inquiry/play based learning

Strong collaborator

early childhood teacher

  • Excellent time management skills
  • Knowledge of using Interactive White Boards
  • Ability to work as part of a team 
  • Passionate about teaching and the ability to extend on child initiated circumstances. 

early childhood teacher

  • Developed and implemented standards-based lessons in Math, Science, Social Studies, Reading, Writing, and Language-Arts
  • Helped students become potty trained 
  • Created standard based assessments 
  • Implemented different learning strategies for fine and gross motor skills

early childhood teacher

  • Planning and implementing the educational program which values a holistic view of each child’s development
  • Maintaining ongoing records of the children’s development, program and daily information
  • Assisting with daily room tasks – e.g. activity preparation and meal times
  • Assuring the high quality of services in consideration of the National Quality Standards
  • Ensuring compliance with relevant Government Regulations
  • Guiding team members with their professional development, individual goals and performance.
  • Implement school readiness program

early childhood teacher

  • Created and executed lesson plans appropriate for preschool children. 
  • Led preschool children in interactive and creative activities such as drawing, painting, singing, dancing, storytelling, etc 
  • Developed the fine and gross motor skills of children through hands-on activities. 
  • Monitored the development of preschool children and fulfilled their intellectual, physical, emotional and social needs. 

early childhood teacher

  • Created a classroom environment that promotes learning through open-ended activities, materials, and an intriguing environment.
  • Developed weekly plans, and implemented an age appropriate curriculum to nurture and stimulate all domains of the children’s development.
  • Cultivate and maintain a positive relationship with parents through formal and informal communication on a daily, weekly, monthly basis.
  • Foster and develop relationships with other teaching team members, including co-teachers.
  • Have a knowledge and understanding of the Creative Curriculum and the components required for a center-based classroom. Perform on-going evaluation based on the Teaching Strategies Gold Assessment tool.
  • Plan periodic parent teacher conference to discuss each child’s development progress, needs, and goals.