NaTasha Ellis
Fredericksburg,VA
Summary
Accomplished Lead Preschool Teacher with a proven track record in the Early Childhood Education. Enhancing academic growth through individualized lesson plans and inclusive strategies. Skilled in childcare management software and adept at fostering strong parent-teacher connections. Demonstrates a strong work ethic and exceptional interpersonal skills, significantly improving classroom inclusivity and student performance evaluation processes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Preschool Teacher
Faith Baptist Child Care
06.2019 - 08.2024
- Developed individualized lesson plans for each student, resulting in increased academic growth and understanding.
- Fostered a nurturing and inclusive classroom environment where all students felt comfortable participating and sharing ideas.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication regarding their child''s progress, fostering increased parental involvement in the educational process.
- Provided support for children with special needs or behavioral challenges, implementing personalized accommodations to promote inclusivity within the classroom setting.
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques when addressing behavioral issues, maintaining a respectful and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Empowered students as leaders by assigning age-appropriate responsibilities within the classroom community, fostering independence and self-confidence among preschoolers.
- Developed a comprehensive assessment system to track preschoolers'' progress in key developmental areas, using data-driven instruction to tailor lesson plans accordingly.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Utilized books, songs and games to engage students.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Assisted and supervised 20 children through entire school day.
Lead Preschool Teacher
Children Of America
01.2014 - 04.2019
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities.
- Organized and facilitated monthly parent support group meetings.
- Enhanced 4-year-old students understanding of rules, safety and behavioral guidelines and disciplinary protocols by redesigning and simplifying them.
- Supervised students and enforced discipline during all Head Start activities.
- Identified signs of emotional and developmental problems in children and reported to parents.
Lead Pre-K Teacher
The Learning Experience
09.2011 - 12.2013
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
- Fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities.
- Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Assisted and supervised 20 children through entire school day.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Psychology
Germanna Community College
Fredericksburg, VA05.2025
High School Diploma -
Essex High School
Tappahannock, VA06.2004
Skills
- Educational Opportunities
- Ensuring Safety and Injury Prevention
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Proficiency in Childcare Management Software
- Growth Portfolios
- Student Performance Evaluation
- Diverse Classroom Settings
- Clear and Direct Communication
- Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
- Adept at Working with Special Needs Children
- Classroom Organization
- Classroom Management
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Special Needs Support
- Small Group Instruction
- Multitasking Abilities
Timeline
Lead Preschool Teacher
Faith Baptist Child Care
06.2019 - 08.2024
Lead Preschool Teacher
Children Of America
01.2014 - 04.2019
Lead Pre-K Teacher
The Learning Experience
09.2011 - 12.2013
Associate of Applied Science - Psychology
Germanna Community College
High School Diploma -
Essex High School
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