Carrie Ann Hurd
Carmel-by-the-Sea
Summary
Energetic preschool teacher committed to encouraging intellectual, social, and emotional development in children. Hands-on experience assisting in lesson planning, preparing classroom for activities and assisting children with restroom and meal needs.
Experienced with creating nurturing and stimulating environments for young children. Utilizes strong communication skills to build positive relationships with children and parents. Knowledge of early childhood development principles and classroom management techniques.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Preschool Teacher
Agape Christian School
11.2020 - 03.2023
- Aided in the preparation of instructional materials, ensuring resources were readily available for each lesson.
- Served as a positive role model for students, demonstrating professionalism, empathy, and enthusiasm in all interactions.
- Provided individualized support for students, addressing unique learning needs and fostering growth in all areas.
- Supported lead teacher in conducting assessments to measure student progress and identify areas requiring additional focus.
- Implemented behavior management strategies effectively, promoting a positive atmosphere within the classroom.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized classroom space conducive to learning and creativity.
- Collaborated with lead teachers to develop and implement age-appropriate curriculum for preschoolers.
- Assisted in the planning and execution of various extracurricular activities to enrich students'' overall educational experience.
Private Nanny
Town and Country Resources
01.2004 - 11.2013
- Developed strong relationships with parents, maintaining open communication about each child''s progress and needs.
- Oversaw household duties such as light housekeeping tasks or running errands when required.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Established clear expectations for behavior, setting boundaries to create a respectful atmosphere within the home.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Led indoor and outdoor activities to entertain and occupy children.
- Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing consistent and nurturing care.
- Promoted healthy eating habits by preparing nutritious meals and snacks on a daily basis.
- Assisted with homework and school projects, fostering a love for learning in the children.
- Facilitated creative expression through art projects, imaginative play, storytelling sessions, and more.
- Monitored screen time usage to promote healthy balance between technology use and offline activities in daily life.
- Managed medical appointments, ensuring regular check-ups and vaccinations were up-to-date for each child.
- Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
- Transported children to and from school, medical appointments, and extra-curricular activities.
- Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.
- Transported children to and from activities using personal or family vehicle.
- Organized activities that enhanced children's physical, emotional, and social well-being.
- Identified warning signs of emotional and developmental problems in children.
Assistant Teacher
Los Gatos Academy
02.1999 - 06.2003
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Supervised recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal.
- Ensured a safe and supportive learning environment by enforcing classroom rules and addressing behavioral issues promptly.
- Completed daily reports, meal count sheets, and attendance logs.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Assisted lead teacher in providing individualized attention to students, resulting in improved academic performance.
- Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating genuine care for their well-being and academic success.
- Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes.
- Kept records of student progress for teachers and parents and made notes on behavior, grades, comprehension, and personal growth.
- Worked with teacher to identify and target opportunities for instructional improvements.
- Supported lead teacher in organizing field trips, enhancing real-world connections to classroom content for increased understanding.
- Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support focused on student progress.
- Monitored student progress regularly, using assessments to adjust instructional strategies as needed for optimal learning outcomes.
- Created visually appealing bulletin boards that showcased student work and reinforced key concepts from lessons.
- Assisted with preparation of teaching materials and resources, streamlining lesson execution.
- Fostered positive and supportive classroom atmosphere, encouraging student participation and confidence.
- Enhanced student motivation by recognizing and rewarding progress and achievements in timely manner.
- Assisted in maintenance of classroom records, ensuring accurate tracking of attendance and grades.
- Facilitated small group learning sessions, providing personalized attention to students struggling with course material.
- Promoted literacy and comprehension skills through guided reading sessions.
- Encouraged parental involvement in student learning through effective communication of progress and challenges.
Education
No Degree - Early Childhood Education
Monterey Peninsula College
Monterey, CA05-2027
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Parent-teacher communication
- Play-based instruction
- Child development
- Activity planning
- Classroom organization
- Outdoor play supervision
- Lesson implementation
- Personal hygiene support
- Classroom monitoring
- Love for children
- Activity instruction
Timeline
Assistant Preschool Teacher
Agape Christian School
11.2020 - 03.2023
Private Nanny
Town and Country Resources
01.2004 - 11.2013
Assistant Teacher
Los Gatos Academy
02.1999 - 06.2003
No Degree - Early Childhood Education
Monterey Peninsula College
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