Lead Teacher, Toddler Room
Crystal D Champion
Kids Corral Preschool and Learning Center
Poplar Bluff
9
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Knowledgeable [Teacher] with solid background in developing engaging lesson plans and fostering positive learning environment. Successfully guided students to achieve academic milestones through innovative teaching methods. Demonstrated proficiency in classroom management and curriculum development.
Work History
Lead Teacher, Toddler Room
9 Years 5 Months- Switched between one- to two-year-old room and two- to three-year-old room during first year; from May 2018 to May 2019, led learning activities in three-year-old room that facilitated understanding of ABCs and letter sounds. I also planned activities that helped them learn to write their name. We had circle time every day where we sang the days of the week, the months of the year, their ABC’s, and numbers one through ten. From May of 2019 to present day, I have been in a room with two- and three-year-old children. I have planned lessons and activities that have encouraged them to learn to be able to point out the first letter of their names; some know all their names. Several of them know all their letters and letter sounds. Two of them know at least fifteen sight words. Two can write their full name. Coordinated class project to create name wall, enabling children to recognize and identify their names displayed throughout the room. I have eight to ten children in the room by myself every day.
- Provided childcare services at Kids Corral Preschool in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.
- Functioned at an accredited preschool in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.
- Planned age-appropriate activities promoting language, motor, and social development.
teacher’s aide
1 Year 9 Months- Assisted in preschool classroom from November 2022 to May 2023, supporting daily operations and fostering a positive learning environment. From August of 2023 to May of 2024, I was in a kindergarten classroom. Assisted the teacher in managing classroom activities and student behavior. Whether that was managing behavior, taking over the classroom if she had to leave early, or often finding ourselves more as co-teachers. Led reading small groups in kindergarten, facilitating activities to enhance sight word recognition, finger spelling, and reading comprehension. In those reading groups we had several activities to help the children learn their sight words, how to finger spell words, and for the more advanced ones how to read short sentences. I had to report back to their classroom teacher what they did well on and what they struggled with.
- Supported classroom instruction by reinforcing lesson concepts and guiding students through assigned activities.
- Assisted teachers with preparing materials, organizing supplies, and maintaining orderly learning environments.
- Monitored student behavior and encouraged adherence to classroom expectations and school procedures.
Education
Bachelor of science - Education – Early Childhood Education with Elementary add on
- Undergraduate GPA
- GPA: 3.65
Skills
Classroom maintenance
Classroom management
Classroom setup
Health and safety practices
Student supervision
Positive classroom environment
Classroom support
Student support
Teaching assistance
Small group support
Student tracking
Educational planning
Student assessments
Progress monitoring
Reading and writing support
Activity implementation
Material preparation
Collaborative teamwork
Effective communication
Mentoring students
Child behavior strategies
CPR and first aid
Behavioral guidance
Stress coping
Student evaluations
Positive attitude
Behavior management
Behavior modeling
Early childhood education
Visual display creation
Student data privacy
Complex Problem-solving
Information protection
Stress reduction
IEP development
Special education
Parent communication
Visual learning aids
Friendly and outgoing
Organization and prioritization
One-on-one and small group instruction
Maintaining safe environments
Collaborative and Team-oriented
Attention to detail
Supervising classroom activities
De-escalating and resolving conflicts
Conflict resolution
Parent communication
Punctual and dependable
Caring and empathetic demeanor
Collaboration and teamwork
Communicating with parents and teachers
Enthusiasm for students and teaching
Strong work ethic and dependable
Adaptive learning
Flexible work schedule
Adapting to classroom needs
School policy and rules enforcement
Certification
- Early Childhood Education (birth-third) Missouri DESE
- Elementary Education (first-sixth) Missouri DESE
Timeline
teacher’s aide
Bloomfield R-14 school district
08.2022 - 05.2024Read More
Lead Teacher, Toddler Room
Kids Corral Preschool and Learning Center
06.2017 - CurrentRead More
Southeast Missouri State University
Bachelor of science from Education – Early Childhood Education with Elementary add on
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