Georgia Hoekstra
Highlands Ranch,CO
Summary
Dedicated and passionate early childhood education student with a strong foundation in classroom management, lesson planning, and differentiated instruction to support diverse learners. Skilled in creating positive classroom environments that foster social-emotional development and promote inquiry-based learning. Committed to collaborating with families and colleagues to enhance student success. Seeking a full-time teaching position to apply knowledge, creativity, and enthusiasm for early childhood education.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Teacher, Second Grade
Cherry Creek School Districts
01.2025 - Current
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
- Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
Teaching Practicum Student
Colorado State University
08.2023 - 12.2024
- Followed school and classroom policies, regulations, dress codes, and schedules.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
Childcare Assistant Teacher
Primrose Preschool
08.2019 - 08.2024
- Communicated regularly with parents about daily activities and behaviors.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Documented behavior, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
Hostess/To Go
Buffalo Wild Wings
10.2018 - 07.2019
- Helped facilitate cooperation between service and kitchen staff to professionally meet guest needs and resolve problems.
- Completed daily side work and opening and closing duties without fail.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO05.2025
High School Diploma -
Mountain Vista High School
Highlands Ranch, CO05.2021
Skills
- Assessment administration
- Group and individual teaching
- Student needs assessment
- Curriculum planning
- Individualized instruction
- Faculty collaboration
Timeline
Student Teacher, Second Grade
Cherry Creek School Districts
01.2025 - Current
Teaching Practicum Student
Colorado State University
08.2023 - 12.2024
Childcare Assistant Teacher
Primrose Preschool
08.2019 - 08.2024
Hostess/To Go
Buffalo Wild Wings
10.2018 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Colorado State University
High School Diploma -
Mountain Vista High School
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