Sarah ToddBrewer
Parker
Summary
I’m an experienced Lead Teacher with expertise in different teaching methods. Successfully builds rapport with all students, parents, and teachers. Passionate about helping learners reach full potential. Also, I was a passionate Preschool Lead Teacher with a background in creating engaging lesson plans according to age and ability level. Strong skills in child development, classroom management, and educational programming. Notable for creating positive learning environments and influencing children's love for learning. Known for fostering strong parent-teacher relationships to support student success. I always enjoy seeing the kids succeed and be SO proud and happy they succeeded to their highest potential and abilities!
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Lead Teacher
Highlands Ranch Learning Center
Highlands Ranch
08.2023 - 03.2024
- Collaborated with teachers to plan weekly lessons that incorporated various learning styles into each activity.
- Handled emergency situations according to established safety procedures while ensuring the safety of all students at all times.
- Supervised playground activities during outdoor playtime sessions including monitoring equipment use for safety purposes.
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate activities to promote physical, mental, social and emotional growth of the preschoolers.
- Assessed student performance through observations and assessments throughout the year.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of early childhood education best practices.
- Encouraged creativity in young minds by providing materials for art projects or music time activities.
- Implemented positive reinforcement strategies when needed to motivate students during learning tasks.
- Provided guidance on appropriate behavior and discipline methods in the classroom setting.
- Attended staff meetings regularly to stay informed of new policies or procedures.
- Monitored students' progress using observation techniques and documented development records.
- Established positive relationships with parents to ensure open communication regarding their child's progress.
- Instructed children on basic concepts such as colors, numbers, shapes, letters.
- Participated in professional development opportunities related to early childhood education practices.
- Assisted with daily meal times by helping prepare meals, serving food, cleaning up after meals and teaching proper table manners.
- Created a safe and stimulating environment for children to learn through play.
- Promoted language development skills through storytelling, singing songs and reading books aloud.
- Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
- Removed hazards and developed appropriate boundaries and rules to create safe environment for children.
- Organized creative and fun activities, enhancing children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
- Read stories to children and taught painting, drawing, and crafts.
- Communicated with parents regularly to maintain student progress, schedule meetings, and increase overall student happiness.
- Implemented behavior modeling and positive reinforcement into daily routines.
Lead Preschool Teacher
Primrose Schools
Parker
04.2012 - 09.2013
- Ensured compliance with all state regulations related to preschool education standards.
- Observed and documented students' growth and development throughout the year.
- Encouraged positive behavior through positive reinforcement techniques such as praise and rewards.
- Assisted in developing lesson plans that incorporated reading, writing, math, science and art into daily activities.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding student progress, behavioral issues or any other concerns they may have had about their child's well-being.
- Facilitated parent-teacher conferences when needed in order to discuss student progress or areas needing improvement.
- Planned and implemented developmentally appropriate activities to meet the physical, emotional, intellectual and social needs of children.
- Attended professional development workshops to stay current on best practices in early childhood education.
- Organized and maintained a safe learning environment for children, including supervision of indoor and outdoor playtime.
- Created safe, environment for children through implementation of appropriate activity and discipline.
- Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Created and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum addressing learning styles.
- Collaborated with parents to develop and maintain strong support networks and build rapport to foster seamless communication.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Updated daily bulletin board with children's artwork and accomplishments.
- Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
- Promoted good behaviors by using positive reinforcement methods with children.
- Administered and documented results of student assessments.
- Met with parents to discuss child behavior and academic progress.
- Established indoor and outdoor safe play environments for toddler-age children.
- Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
- Developed professional relationships with parents, teachers, directors and therapists.
- Implemented behavior modeling and positive reinforcement into daily routines.
- Read stories to children and taught painting, drawing, and crafts.
- Communicated with parents regularly to maintain student progress, schedule meetings, and increase overall student happiness.
- Observed children for signs of illness, injury, emotional disturbance, learning disorders, and speech problems.
- Organized creative and fun activities, enhancing children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships.
- Monitored student progress to ensure cooperation and growth.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
- Instructed and assisted children in eating, toileting, and resting to help develop healthy personal habits.
- Removed hazards and developed appropriate boundaries and rules to create safe environment for children.
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss students' progress and areas requiring improvement.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
Teacher's Assistant
KinderCare Learning Centers
Centennial
04.2003 - 04.2005
- Instructed and monitored students in use and care of equipment and materials.
- Provided clerical support to teachers, including photocopying, filing, and organizing instructional resources.
- Assisted in planning and implementing lesson plans in accordance with state curriculum standards.
- Prepared lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, and demonstrations to assist teachers in classroom preparation.
- Helped teachers with material generation, lesson plan development, class preparation, scheduling, exam distribution and student mentoring.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
- Created and maintained a safe and engaging learning environment for all students.
- Supported classroom teacher in managing a diverse classroom of students.
- Implemented classroom rules and procedures to maintain discipline and order.
- Assisted teachers with lesson preparation and curriculum implementation.
- Supervised children and participated with children in activities.
- Helped students master assignments and reinforced learning concepts presented by teachers.
Education
Bachelor in Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Care And Education
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, CO05-2012
Skills
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Behavior management
- Child development
- Safety protocols
- Parent communication
- Child assessment
- Creative activities
- Team collaboration
- Developmentally appropriate curriculum
- Positive reinforcement
- Conflict resolution
- Engaging environment
- Effective listening
- Computer proficiency
- Teaching techniques
- Daycare management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Student performance evaluations
- Hands-on learning
- Group and individual instruction
- Numbers and alphabet lessons
- School policy and rules enforcement
- Activity planning
- Learning strategies
- Music and movement
- Key decision making
- Behavior Reinforcement
- Collaborative and Team-oriented
- Development observation
- Safety awareness
- Interpersonal skills
- Organizational skills
- Early childhood education
- Parent and guardian relations
- Motivating and inspiring students
- Schedule creation and maintenance
- Student engagement and development
- Gross motor skills development
- Strong work ethic and dependable
- Skill building
- Social skill building
- Classroom supplies ordering
- Heartsaver first aid (first aid)
- Curriculum planning
- Curriculum design
- Classroom management techniques
- Child CPR and first aid
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking capacity
- Creative lesson planning
- Interactive teaching
- Instructional exhibits and displays
- Outdoor play supervision
- Sensory activities
- Needs identification and assessment
- Positive reinforcement methods
- Safety monitoring and management
- Numeracy Teaching
- Early numeracy
Timeline
Preschool Lead Teacher
Highlands Ranch Learning Center
08.2023 - 03.2024
Lead Preschool Teacher
Primrose Schools
04.2012 - 09.2013
Teacher's Assistant
KinderCare Learning Centers
04.2003 - 04.2005
Bachelor in Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Care And Education
Metropolitan State University of Denver