Susan Kerr

Preschool Assistant

Northcoast Children's Services

Assisted in preparing nutritious snacks for children while adhering to dietary restrictions when necessary.
Assisted in planning and executing educational field trips, enriching students'' understanding of real-world concepts.
Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.
Engaged and entertained children through recreational and educational activities.
Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
Assisted teacher by developing lesson plans to meet educational goals for each child.
Supported the development of gross motor skills through the facilitation of outdoor playtime and structured physical activities.
Encouraged social-emotional growth among students by modeling appropriate behaviors and guiding conflict resolution.
Enhanced children''s learning experience by incorporating hands-on activities and creative play into daily lessons.
Promoted early literacy skills by conducting engaging story-time sessions and implementing phonics-based activities.
Facilitated smooth transitions between different parts of the day such as circle time, snack time, and outdoor play.
Contributed to a welcoming classroom environment by creating visually appealing displays and organizing materials effectively.
Maintained open communication with lead teachers to provide feedback on student progress and discuss potential areas for improvement.
Coordinated classroom activities according to weekly themes while maintaining flexibility for spontaneous teachable moments.
Collaborated with colleagues to implement positive behavior management strategies, fostering a safe and nurturing learning atmosphere.
Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.