Lilly DeFilippo-Fry
ABC Dino Academy
COLORADOSPRINGS
2
years of professional experience
Dedicated early childhood educator with experience supporting infant, toddler, and preschool classrooms. Skilled in classroom management, parent communication, and adaptable instruction. Known for calm guidance, safe routines, and positive reinforcement that supports learning and student growth. Although I would like to use these skills in other fields.
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Work History
Floater Teacher
1 Year 10 Months- Adapted quickly to classroom routines, supporting lead teachers across infant, toddler, and preschool settings.
- Supervised children during activities, transitions, and outdoor play to maintain safe, structured learning environments.
- Prepared learning materials, centers, and supplies to support daily lesson plans and hands-on instruction.
- Reinforced behavior expectations, guiding children through positive redirection and age-appropriate classroom management.
- Monitored classroom needs, stepping into coverage gaps and adjusting support based on student ratios.
- Assisted with feeding, diapering, restroom routines, and handwashing while maintaining hygiene standards.
- Communicated clearly with teaching staff regarding child progress, needs, and daily classroom updates.
- Promoted a positive classroom environment through effective classroom management strategies, fostering mutual respect among students.
- Sanitized toys, tables, and shared surfaces to promote clean, organized, and compliant learning spaces.
- Built and maintained an environment that stimulated learning and supported student achievement.
- Exercised great adaptability in transitioning between assigned classrooms.
- Established open lines of communication with parents, updating them on their child's progress and addressing any concerns promptly.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share best practices and create innovative instructional strategies for continuous improvement.
- Designed lesson plans, tailored curricula and provided special instructions to enhance existing structure.
- Monitored up to 14 students simultaneously with confidence and leadership.
- Counseled students needing occasional emotional support.
- Supported students from varying backgrounds in ways necessary for successful grade completion.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Developed leadership skills through team collaboration and peer support activities.
- Communicated effectively with group members to coordinate tasks and expectations.
- Strengthened problem-solving skills while resolving group challenges and conflicts.
- Coordinated daily operations and ensured work aligned with team priorities.
- Supported staff through scheduling, task assignment, and issue resolution.
Education
High School Diploma
No Degree - Early Childhood Education
Skills
Early childhood education
Instructional strategies
Project-based learning
Parent communication
Time management
Team leadership
Staff training and development
Decision-making
Customer service
Emotional intelligence
Student encouragement
Influencing others
Ethical leadership
Timeline
Floater Teacher
ABC Dino Academy
09.2024 - 07.2026Read More
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High School Diploma
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