Mickie Stevens
Meridian
Summary
Dynamic Preschool Teacher with a proven track record at The Goddard School, excelling in classroom management and lesson planning. Enhanced children's social skills through engaging activities and fostered strong parent-teacher communication. Committed to nurturing individual growth and implementing innovative teaching strategies to create a safe, inclusive learning environment.
Proactive and caring worker with 18 years of experience combined with communication strengths and good observational skills. Skillfully handles day-to-day activities while looking for opportunities to make a difference.
Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Preschool Teacher
The Goddard School
11.2021 - 06.2025
- Assisted in creating engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles.
- Supported classroom management by maintaining a positive and inclusive environment.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop age-appropriate educational activities.
- Facilitated communication with parents regarding student progress and developmental milestones.
- Implemented daily routines that promote social, emotional, and cognitive growth in children.
- Observed and documented children's behaviors to assess individual needs effectively.
- Participated in professional development workshops to enhance teaching strategies and skills.
- Utilized educational technology tools to enhance interactive learning experiences for students.
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Boosted children''s social development by promoting positive interactions among peers through group activities and collaborative projects.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Strengthened communication skills among preschoolers through daily dialogue practice during circle time sessions.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Assisted and supervised [Number] children through entire school day.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Maintained accurate records of each child''s progress throughout the year using various documentation methods such as portfolios or tracking sheets.
- Evaluated student performance regularly through observation, assessment tools, and parent-teacher conferences to ensure academic growth was being achieved consistently across all areas of development.
- Assisted in the assessment of each student''s abilities, tailoring instruction to meet individual needs and learning styles.
- Improved student behavior by implementing effective classroom management strategies and establishing clear expectations for conduct.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Increased parent involvement by effectively communicating with families about upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, and student progress reports.
- Enhanced student reading skills by implementing engaging literacy activities and utilizing age-appropriate books.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning needs within the classroom setting without sacrificing overall quality of education provided to all students.
- Adapted lesson plans to meet needs of each student, offering personalized support where necessary.
- Implemented innovative teaching methods to engage students, making learning more interactive and fun.
- Maintained detailed records of students' progress and behavior, providing valuable feedback to parents and staff.
- Improved learning with well-structured lesson plans that made complex concepts easier for preschoolers to understand.
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving skills with specially designed activities and games.
- Conducted early literacy and math activities, laying foundation for future academic success.
- Fostered safe and inclusive classroom environment, allowing students to express themselves freely and respectfully.
- Utilized positive reinforcement to manage classroom behavior, creating supportive learning environment.
- Supported emotional development by teaching and modeling empathy and kindness in daily interactions.
- Nurtured creativity in students by incorporating arts and crafts into curriculum, showcasing their talents.
- Promoted physical health through organized outdoor play and activities, supporting overall well-being.
- Developed diverse curriculum to cater to different learning styles, improving educational outcomes.
- Enhanced children's social skills by organizing group activities that encouraged collaboration and communication.
- Fostered independence in students by encouraging self-help skills and personal responsibility.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback on educational development.
- Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
- Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress.
- Encouraged use of technology to support student learning.
Education
No Degree - Child Development
Maricopa Community Colleges, Paradise Valley Community College
Phoenix, AZ06-1996
Skills
- Classroom management
- Classroom organization
- Child development
- Positive reinforcement
- Parent-teacher communication
- Lesson planning
- Early childhood education
- Group and individual instruction
- Activity planning
- Curriculum planning
- Training in food handling preparation
- Social skills development
- Age-appropriate assessment
Certification
- Licensed Childcare provider for Boise and Meridian Idaho.
- Idaho Stars Training.
- First aid/CPR.
- 62 Hours of certified early childhood training in Arizona.
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
The Goddard School
11.2021 - 06.2025
No Degree - Child Development
Maricopa Community Colleges, Paradise Valley Community College
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