Kristen Crocco

• Responsibilities included
• implementing engaging and interactive activities,
• preparing materials for project based learning,
• applying play based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning,
• observing children to identify individuals in need of additional support,
• frequently consulting with parents to build and maintain positive relationships,
• managing classroom behaviors effectively using consistent routines and age-appropriate consequences,
• creating safe and nurturing learning environment,
• changing out materials regularly to maintain interest,
• tracking growth using a preschool common assessment,
• providing feedback to students and assisting them in setting individual goals,
• serving as a member of our PBIS committee, and
• participating with colleagues in weekly Professional Learning Communities.

• Responsibilities included
• providing a welcoming atmosphere for families and children,
• assisting children in developing self help skills like toilet training, handwashing, dressing and feeding,
• enhancing children's cognitive development by implementing age-appropriate educational activities,
• facilitating creative play and sensory exploration,
• preparing meals,
• assessing learning materials for safety and effectiveness in child development,
• maintaining a clean and organized space for daily activities,
• collaborating with parents,
• administering first aid and managing minor injuries

Responsibilities included

• Created positive and engaging environment in classroom that encouraged literacy skills.
• Supported struggling readers through individualized interventions and progress monitoring, leading to improved reading levels.
• Enhanced reading comprehension by implementing guided reading groups and targeted literacy instruction.
• Increased student motivation by incorporating diverse texts and engaging activities in lesson plans.