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Infant lead teacher resume

Peter Willis

(800) 555-9830 | pwillis@example.com

Indianapolis, IN | 24414 E. Oak Rd. - 77170

Work experience

2019 - Present
Infant Lead Teacher, YMCA of Greater Indianapolis - Indianapolis, IN
- Designed and facilitated lessons for a wide range of ESL classes.
- Train new employees on structure of classroom, classroom management, and how to maintain important classroom documents.
- Operate the classroom in compliance with all child care licensing standards and the Children's World Employee and Policy Handbook.
- Create and implement curriculum for toddlers Supervise, train and hire staff Manage classroom to ensure NAEYC standards and licensing requirements
- Maintained open communication with the children's family members.
2017 - 2019
Lead Teacher, KinderCare - Memphis, TN
- Assisted in the NAEYC preparation for accreditation.
- Assist 12-24 students, individually and/or in small groups with lesson assignments.
- Plan daily activities when needed.
2012 - 2017
Substitute Teacher, Kelly Services - Troy, MI
- Implemented teacher lesson plan for many different types of classes (math, music, reading, social studies).
- Teach students the five core subjects: Language Arts, Reading, Science, Math and History.
- Maintained a respectful, safe classroom environment conducive to student learning.
- Maintain classroom management and enforced School and Teacher s rules and requirements.
2010 - 2012
Teacher Internship (Part-Time), Newark Public Schools - New York, NY
- Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP) teacher leader/trainer.
- Facilitated weekly labs in physical science.
- Implemented successfully a variety of behavior management strategies and classroom management systems.
- Created and implemented a developmentally appropriate curriculum.
- Followed teaching programs/lesson plans set by regular teachers and prepared outlines when necessary.

Skills

Social Studies
Attendance Records
Data Analysis
After-School Program
Language Arts
Staff Members
Faculty Meetings
Intellectual Disabilities
Mathematics
Literature

Education

Bachelor's Degree, Early Childhood Education (2009 - 2012)
New York University
New York,

Infant lead teacher resume

Nicole Thompson

(270) 555-8708 | nthompson@example.com

Boston, MA | 73336 E. Main St. - 50251

Work experience

2016 - Present
Infant Lead Teacher, Bright Horizons - Boston, MA
- Developed and administered age appropriate curriculum to class of three to five year olds.
- Cultivated and strengthen relationship with new and existing parent through frequent in person, written, and verbal communication.
- Planned and implemented activities for the social, physical and intellectual growth of children.
2011 - 2016
Lead Teacher, Bright Horizons - Boston, MA
- Required to complete CPR, First Aide, and Communicable Disease classes.
- Teach English I/English I Sheltered Instruction (ESL) and mentor for 9th grade students.
- Designed and integrated various technologies to enhance effective instructional strategies.
- Provided care for children through age appropriate curriculum and activities.
2005 - 2011
Substitute Teacher, Elkhart Community Schools - South Bend, IN
- Administered classroom activities according to lesson plans Substituted in levels K-12 Specialized in special needs classes
- Provided instruction at Memorial High School for a History teacher and a Special Education teacher.
- Created lesson Plans and executed weekly focused activities.
- Present CPR certification programs as needed.
2004 - 2005
Teacher Internship, Patchogue-Medford Hall of Fame Booster Club - South Bend, IN
- Provide personal care Assist with vocational tasks Plan Activities
- Lead a team of three individuals overseeing the daily care of the children and implementation of activities.
- Worked in a variety of student settings, including one-on-one, small groups and large groups.
- Adapted teaching methods to benefit learner modalities within the regular and special education classrooms.

Skills

Positive Relationships
CDA
Curiosity
Social Studies
Class Activities
Language Arts
Special Education
Student Learning
Mathematics
Classroom Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree, Elementary Education (2001 - 2004)
Indiana University South Bend
South Bend,

Infant lead teacher resume

Elizabeth Cox

(940) 555-8022 | ecox@example.com

Falls Church, VA | 44715 S. First Rd. - 44840

Work experience

2020 - Present
Infant Lead Teacher, Bright Horizons - Falls Church, VA
- Utilized classroom management techniques conducive to an effective classroom climate.
- Plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum.
- Organized daily classroom assignments such as activities, crafts and games.
2015 - 2020
Toddler Teacher, Bright Horizons - Falls Church, VA
- Composed announcements to ensure comprehensive communication with families.
- Implement Positive Behavior Support as an integral part of the classroom management plan.
- Maintained healthy relationships with pupils and parents through effective comprehensive communication.
- Provided child care for children ages one month to pre-teen.
2012 - 2015
Substitute Teacher, Fairfax County Public Schools - Falls Church, VA
- Provided instructional support and professional development for two teachers evaluated as unsatisfactory by the administration
- Prepare written Special Accommodations Requests for students to GED Testing Services.
- Substitute teaching at all grade levels in the following districts
- Implemented classroom management procedures that preserve a positive environment and allowed efficient lesson implementation.
2009 - 2012
Leasing Agent, Equity Residential - Washington, DC
- Worked with property management team to build and maintain strong connections with prospects and residents.
- Assisted in Investor property tours throughout sale of multiple communities.
- Maintained a repository of prospects sensitive information through the use of MRI.
- Assisted the property to achieve a 98 percent occupancy rate during my tenure.
- Translated an on-point and accurate description of pricing information, square footage, lease expirations and vacancies.
- Achieved and maintained a record 75% occupancy rate during my tenure.

Skills

Property Management
Special Education
Internet
Availability Report
Child Care
Staff Meetings
Available Properties
Mathematics
Student Learning
Sign Language

Education

Bachelor's Degree, Business (2006 - 2009)
University of Maryland - College Park
College Park,

Infant lead teacher resume

Judy Murphy

(550) 555-9226 | jmurphy@example.com

Phoenix, AZ | 62567 S. Elm Rd. - 72878

Work experience

2011 - Present
Infant Lead Teacher, Tutor Time - Phoenix, AZ
- Ensured that infant's physical and social needs are fulfilled by grooming, feeding and engaging in conversation with them.
- Implemented a lot of classroom management, dealing with many behavioral issues as well as special needs.
- Ensured the daily care of every child by following all licensing guidelines and implementing all company standards.
- Attend conferences and trainings on child care development.
2007 - 2011
Lead Pre-K Teacher, Tutor Time - Phoenix, AZ
- Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental and social development.
- Develop age appropriate curriculum and initiate hands-on learning experiences for students Develop and maintain positive relationships with parents and children Achievements
- Care for children, ages two to two and a half, while following NAEYC standards.
- Participated in safety, first aid and CPR classes.
- Implemented a lot of classroom management, dealing with many behavioral issues as well as special needs.
2005 - 2007
Pre-K Teacher, KinderCare - Indianapolis, IN
- Received CPR trainer, providing a safe learning and nurturing environment for my class.
- Established and executed individual schedules for each infant.
- Implimented successful classroom management system.
- Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
2004 - 2005
Assistant Teacher Pre-K (Part-Time), YMCA of Greater Indianapolis - Cincinnati, OH
- Conducted quarterly trainings in CPR and First Aid
- Organized and implemented activity programs promoting social, physical, and intellectual growth while ensuring welfare of children
- Directed classroom management, lesson planned & prepared materials and related activities.

Skills

Infant
CPR
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Curiosity
Naeyc
Social Studies
Patience
Pre K
Master Assignments
Language Arts

Education

Bachelor's Degree, Early Childhood Education (2002 - 2005)
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati,

Infant lead teacher resume

Alan Hall

(970) 555-9888 | ahall@example.com

Washington, DC | 34317 S. Main Ln. - 13472

Work experience

2018 - Present
Infant Lead Teacher, Bright Horizons - Washington, DC
- Served as a leader and coach for ECE II student off campus internships.
- Performed quarterly student assessments to evaluate and increase student learning, culminating in parent-teacher conferences.
- Implement developmentally appropriate curriculum for toddlers aged two and three.
- Provided counseling for students in all age groups.
2014 - 2018
Lead Teacher, La Petite Holdings - Frederick, MD
- Give children the extra TLC they may need and help maintain a positive environment with the staff members.
- Be CPR and First Aid certified if an emergency were to occur.
- Performed quarterly student assessments to evaluate and increase student learning, culminating in parent-teacher conferences.
2012 - 2014
Certified Nursing Assistant, CNA Financial - Charlotte, NC
- Performed patient care in Med-Surg, DOU, Telemetry, and Acute Rehab.
- Experience Highlights CNA More than 4 years experience as Nursing Aide.
2010 - 2012
Leasing Agent, Lincoln Property Company - Dallas, TX
- Processed leasing documents, including new leases, renewals, and notices to vacate.
- Collect rental payments, and make bank deposits.
- Complete weekly market surveys to assist with community SWOT analysis.Accomplishments: Consistently achieved highest monthly application acquisition.
- Provide excellent customer service to current residents and traffic.

Skills

Patient Care
Renewal Process
Infant
Financial Crimes
Customer Service
Real Estate
Student Learning
CNA
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Naeyc

Education

Bachelor's Degree, Psychology (2007 - 2010)
Ashford University
San Diego,

How to write an infant lead teacher resume

Craft a resume summary statement

A well-written resume summary is basically an elevator pitch. You are summing up your skills and experience in a few sentences to wow recruiters, hiring managers, and decision makers into giving you an interview. Here are some tips to putting your best foot first with your resume summary:

Step 1: Mention your current job title or the role you're pursuing.

Step 2: Include your years of experience in infant lead teacher-related roles. Consider adding relevant company and industry experience as relevant to the job listing.

Step 3: Highlight your greatest accomplishments. Here is your chance to make sure your biggest wins aren't buried in your resume.

Step 4: Again, keep it short. Your goal is to summarize your experience and highlight your accomplishments, not write a paragraph.

These four steps should give you a strong elevator pitch and land you some infant lead teacher interviews.

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List the right project manager skills

Use your Skills section to show you have the knowledge and technical ability to do the job. Here is how to make the most of your skills section and make sure you have the right keywords:

Start with the job listing. Frequently, the keywords looked for by recruiters will be listed. Be careful to include all skills in the job listing you have experience with.
Consider all the software and tools you use on a daily basis. When in doubt, list them!
Make sure you use accurate and up to date terms for all the skills listed.

These five steps should give you a strong elevator pitch and land you some infant lead teacher interviews.

Here are example skills to include in your “Area of Expertise” on an infant lead teacher resume:

CPR
Customer Service
Child Care
Child Development
CDA
Classroom Management
Infant Room
Open Communication
NAEYC
Diaper Changes

Parent-Teacher Conferences
Language Development
Cognitive Development
Classroom Environment
Creative Curriculum
Early Development
Social Development
Physical Development
Parent Communication
Intellectual Growth

Learning Environment
Healthy Environment
State Regulations
Quality Care
Social Growth
First Aid Training
Early Childhood Development
Developmental Problems
Developmental Milestones
Art Projects

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How to structure your work experience

Your work experience should be structured:

With your most recent roles first, followed by earlier roles in reverse chronological order.
Job title, along with company name and location on the left.
Put the corresponding dates of employment on the left side.
Keep only relevant jobs on your work experience.

How to write infant lead teacher experience bullet points

Effective job bullet points do more than just describe your job duties. Instead, they should be specific and measurable accomplishments. Here are some strategies to mastering job bullet points:

Use strong action verbs like Led, Built, or Optimized.
Follow up with numbers when possible to support your results. How much did performance improve? How much revenue did you drive?
Wrap it up by explaining the actions you took to achieve the result and how you made an impact.

Here are effective examples from infant lead teacher resumes:

Work history example #1

Substitute Teacher

Shelby County Schools

Searched Internet for resources to incorporate into lessons.
Certified in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention CPI
Led students in extra curricular activities focused on expanding interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.
Utilized computer resources, including educational software and the Internet, to promote interactive learning.
Served as a Literacy Driven Instructional Advocate.

Work history example #2

Day Care Teacher

Pica

Created constructive and effective outlets for children's curiosity.
Participated in the NAEYC accreditation process Presented training for other teachers Other Related Experiences:
Established a history of graduating Pre-K students to kindergarten with the ability to read and do basic math.
Assured that students completed homework correctly Organized activities Developed students weaknesses Enforced communication with parents on students behavior and performance
Helped develop classroom curriculum that encouraged intellectual curiosity, building self-confidence, and incorporating all areas of a child's development.

Work history example #3

Infant Lead Teacher

KinderCare

Required to complete CPR, First Aide, and Communicable Disease classes.
Completed all necessary criteria to meet and pass NAEYC accreditation standards.
Provided activities and opportunities that encourage curiosity, exploration, and problem-solving appropriate to the development levels of the children
Created and administered daily lessons and objectives for pre-kindergarten students.
Maintained excellent communication with parents and staff regarding daily learning and development.

Work history example #4

Head Teacher

Children's Courtyard

Respected infant's curiosity about each other and ensured that children treated each other gently.
Maintained a consistent level of patience.
Calculated hourly employee's time card for weekly payroll.
Provided on call teaching services to absent teachers grades K-12.
Gained leadership, responsibility, patience and creativity working with children

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Add an education section to your resume

Employers are looking for a few things when looking at the Education section of your resume:

The highest degree you have achieved.
TWhere you attended school, and the dates (Although if you graduated some time ago, leave the date off to avoid ageism)
TField of study
TAny honors, relevant coursework, achievements, or pertinent activities

Here are some examples of good education entries from infant lead teacher resumes:

Bachelor's Degree in early childhood education

New York University, New York, NY

2009 - 2012

Bachelor's Degree in elementary education

Indiana University South Bend, South Bend, IN

2001 - 2004

Highlight your infant lead teacher certifications on your resume

If you have any additional certifications or education-like achievements, add them to the education section.

Include the full name of the certification, along with the name of the issuing organization and date of obtainment.

If you have any of these certifications, be sure to include them on your infant lead teacher resume:

Child Development Associate (CDA)
First Aid, CPR and AED Instructor
Certified Personal Trainer

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