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Corra Doss

Thornton, CO

Summary

Dynamic Preschool Lead Teacher with a proven track record at Adams County Head Start, adept at fostering social-emotional learning and implementing differentiated instruction while using Creative Curriculum and Incredible Years and following Head Start Performance Standards. Skilled in documentation and record keeping, I build strong parent-teacher relationships, ensuring effective communication and support for each child's unique needs. Passionate about creating inclusive, engaging classroom environments and supporting families and students in navigating special needs supports.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Preschool Lead Teacher

Adams County Head Start
08.2021 - Current
  • Completed documentation on individual children and teachers for recordkeeping.
  • Planned and prepared activities for students three to five years.
  • Built strong relationships with parents, providing regular updates on student progress and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Promoted a positive classroom environment, fostering respect, empathy, and teamwork among students.
  • Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Adopted technological advancements that engaged and empowered children.
  • Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files through Teaching Strategies Gold.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Administered assessments for each child and tracked results, including ASQ and ASQ-SE's.
  • Identified signs of emotional and developmental problems in children and reported to parents.
  • Maintained accurate records of student performance data, using assessment results to inform future instruction and guide goal-setting conversations with parents.
  • Developed strong rapport with each child individually, ensuring their emotional well-being within the preschool setting while fostering an inclusive community.
  • Implemented behavior management strategies effectively reducing disruptions during instructional time while promoting a positive learning atmosphere.
  • Managed diverse classrooms by adapting teaching methods to accommodate various learning abilities and styles.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Increased overall student comprehension by differentiating instruction based on individual needs and learning styles.
  • Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
  • Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
  • Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
  • Established positive relationships with students and families.
  • Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
  • Conducted home visits to build relationships with parents.
  • Completed and implemented Teacher Classroom Managements and Incredible Year's Dinosaur School.

Preschool Lead Teacher

Meadowlark Montessori
01.2019 - 05.2021
  • Prepared classroom and materials according to montessori pedagogy and needs of children.
  • Monitored and tracked children's progress on daily, weekly and monthly basis.
  • Conducted conferences to establish and maintain consistent and clear communication with parents.
  • Promoted a culture of collaboration, curiosity, empathy, respect within the classroom setting by modeling these values during interactions with students.
  • Supported the social, emotional, and academic growth of each student through consistent encouragement, guidance, and feedback.
  • Observed children and interpreted classroom needs.
  • Greeted parents and children at arrival and departure times to make families feel welcomed into environment.
  • Enhanced student engagement by incorporating Montessori materials and hands-on activities into daily instruction.
  • Adhered to licensing policies and procedures to help classrooms run smoothly.
  • Supported and guided staff in classroom to achieve desired goals set forth for children.
  • Nurtured strong relationships with parents by providing regular updates on their child''s progress and offering suggestions for home-based learning activities that aligned with Montessori principles.

Education

Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Front Range Community College
Thornton
05-2021

Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Metropolitian State University
Denver, CO
05-2023

No Degree - Early Childhood Education Coaching

University of Colorado Denver
Aurora, CO
12-2024

Skills

  • Documentation and record keeping
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Special needs support
  • Social-emotional learning
  • First aid and CPR
  • Childcare licensing requirements
  • Classroom and behavior management
  • Teaching Strategies Gold Iterator Reliability Certified
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Navigating Child Find and IEP process
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Conducting home visits

Timeline

Preschool Lead Teacher

Adams County Head Start
08.2021 - Current

Preschool Lead Teacher

Meadowlark Montessori
01.2019 - 05.2021

Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Front Range Community College

Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Metropolitian State University

No Degree - Early Childhood Education Coaching

University of Colorado Denver

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