accomplished early childhood teacher with over 14 years experience desiring an elementary school teaching position.

career profile

 

     over 14 years teaching experience in early childhood education.

     certified k-6 teacher in the state of texas and k-3 teacher in the state of massachusetts.

     possess naeyc accreditation.

professional experience

 

austin isd, austin, tx                                                                                            9/2008-present

substitute teacher, pre-k through grade 6

     create lesson plans and evaluate student progress in a social behavioral skills class, mostly consisting of second and fourth grade students.

 

pflugerville isd summer school, pflugerville, tx                                                 6/2008-7/2008

kindergarten teacher

     taught reading and math to kindergarten students during summer months to help continue education during non-school months.

     oversaw dra testing initiatives at the end of each session.

 

covenant presbyterian school, austin, tx                                                                  1998-2008

pre-kindergarten teacher (2001-2008)

     created and implemented curriculum plans for all areas of student development in a classroom setting.

     promoted student responsibility and problem-solving skills by implementing a positive discipline plan. 

     conceptualized monthly lesson plans to cater to the individual needs of students.

     maintained communication with parents regarding their children s development by conducting home visits, parent phone calls, parent-teacher conferences.

     provided parents with outside resources when needed.

     served as a team lead by mentoring other teachers when developmental concerns arise.

     completed teacher training in developmental areas defined by director.

 

four-year old teacher (1998-2000)

     planned and executed age-appropriate curriculum for all areas of development.

     designed and integrated lesson plans for integrated learning centers.

     promoted individualized learning by creating monthly lesson plans based on each child s needs.

     led parent-teacher conferences and made home visits to properly assess children in all areas of development.

 

 

 

austin isd, austin, tx                                                                                                    1992-1995

pre-kindergarten teacher

     prepared \state mandated curriculums for various learning levels at integrated learning centers.

     conducted home visits, parent-teacher conferences, and child assessments to determine the best course of learning for each child.

     produced reports on developmental issues to parents and referred other school services as needed.

     served as a member on several school-based committees.

 

child s day, austin, tx                                                                                                  1990-1992

lead teacher, three-year old class

 

bright horizons, boston, ma                                                                                        1989-1990

four and five-year old teacher

education

 

university of massachusetts, amherst, ma                                 

bachelor of arts in education, 1989

     completed over 150 training hours in early childhood education.

certifications

massachusetts teaching certificate (k-3), 1989
texas state teaching certificate, elementary (1-6), early childhood education (pk-k), 6/1992
participated in naeyc accreditation process

 

 

 

 

 

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dear__________________:

 

i am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in an elementary teaching capacity and am submitting my resume for your review. in advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

as demonstrated in the accompanying resume, my professional qualifications include classroom management initiatives through curriculum design, individualized lesson plans, and parent-teacher conferences.

 

i have effectively applied my skills and knowledge toward my teaching career by completing a bachelor s degree in early childhood education and obtaining naeyc accreditation. to complement this background, i offer 14 years experience as an early childhood teacher as well as k-6 teacher certification in the state of texas.

 

as an employee, you will find me to be a driven team player committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance.  i am confident that i could be a valuable asset to your firm, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

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dear _______________________________:

 

i would like to thank you for providing me the opportunity to interview with you and discuss the exciting teaching position currently available with your school.  having gained a deeper insight into the job requirements and your objectives, i am confident you will find me a valuable asset in achieving your goals.

 

as discussed, i am an enthusiastic, disciplined team player eager to launch a successful career as a dedicated member of your staff.  i believe you will find my dynamic early childhood teaching and curriculum development skills vital to your operations and look forward to contributing to your success.

 

should you have any additional questions, or to discuss future employment opportunities, please feel free to contact me at your earliest convenience.  again, thank you for the enlightening interview.  i look forward to your response.

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

 

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