Sarah Johnson

Preschool Teacher

Phone: (555) 555-1234
Address: 123 Elm Street, Springfield, IL 12345
Website: linkedin.com/in/sarahjohnson
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Passionate early childhood educator with a strong background in cultivating young children's learning through emergent curriculum. Detail-oriented professional skilled in fostering the development of the child, and forming meaningful relationships with children & families.

Experience

Little Stars Nursery (NAEYC Accredited)

Lead Preschool Teacher

April 2020 to Present
  • Strengthened relationships with families to gain insights into each child's unique background and home environment, thereby enhancing our capacity to offer personalized developmental assistance. 
  • Collaborated effectively in developing and implementing an emergent curriculum that nurtured emergent literacy, mathematical comprehension, and scientific inquiry skills in children. 
  • Directed daily classroom responsibilities to assistant teachers and substitutes, maintaining a consistent and smooth flow of activities, routines, and transitions for children. 
  • Significantly contributed to selection panels responsible for recruiting key positions such as a new center director, classroom teachers, and teaching assistants.

Sunshine Kids Preschool

Preschool Teacher

2018 to 2020
  • Designed engaging lesson plans to foster holistic learning experiences.
  • Monitored and assessed developmental milestones, providing tailored support.
  • Maintained a safe and structured classroom environment.
  • Collaborated with parents through regular communication and progress reports.
  • Established favorable classroom rules and behavior management strategies.

Sacred Heart Nursery (NAEYC Accredited)

Preschool Teacher Substitute

2017 to 2018
  • Worked as a lead and co-teacher substitute in two separate preschool classrooms, accommodating children aged 2.9-5 years, each with varying abilities.
  • Supported children's development across social, emotional, cognitive, and physical domains within classroom and playground settings.
  • Encouraged children from diverse backgrounds to explore, question, and work together while engaging with hands-on materials.
  • Collaborated harmoniously with preschool teachers and provided supervision for assistant teachers.

Education

Springfield University

Master of Arts, Early Childhood Education

2015 to 2017

Springfield University

Bachelor of Arts, Child Development and Philosophy

2012 to 2015

Skills

  • Curriculum design and child psychology.
  • Classroom technology integration and safety protocols.
  • Teaching methodologies and assessment tools.
  • Strong communication, empathy, and problem-solving.
  • Team collaboration, adaptability, and active listening.

Certifications

Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential

Council for Professional Recognition

Montessori Teacher Certification

American Montessori Society

Honors & Awards

  • Recipient of the "Teacher of the Year" accolade at Sunshine Kids Preschool in 2022. 
  • I was awarded the "Kindness in Teaching Award" at Sunshine Kids Preschool in 2018.  

Affiliations

  • National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
  • Association for Early Learning Leaders
  • Montessori Education Accreditation Council (MEAC)

Languages

English

(Full professional proficiency),

Spanish

(Elementary proficiency)

Volunteering

I organize workshops at Children's Hospital to engage young patients every year.