Lindsey Spencer
Montgomery
Summary
Offers extensive knowledge of child development and education. Skilled in creating and managing programs to create safe, secure and nurturing environment for children. Experienced in successful staff management and program development.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
School Education Manager
Children's Courtyard
08.2023 - Current
- Evaluated teacher performance through classroom observations and provided constructive feedback to promote continuous improvement.
- Mentored new educators, providing guidance on best practices in classroom management and instructional techniques.
- Managed budgets and resources effectively, ensuring optimal allocation of funds towards educational programs and activities.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations by maintaining accurate records of student attendance, student records, and staff records.
- Established a positive learning environment through clear expectations, consistent routines, and effective communication with students and staff.
- Promoted professional development for teachers, resulting in improved teaching practices and increased student success rates.
Preschool Teacher/Team Leader
Children's Courtyard
12.2022 - Current
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
Preschool Teacher
Goddard School
04.2019 - 11.2022
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
Family Nanny
Erin Habel
01.2015 - 04.2019
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Prepared tasty, healthy meals for children to encourage good eating habits.
- Facilitated relationships with children and parents by developing caring and structured home environments.
- Played games, worked on puzzles and read books to young children.
- Organized different types of activities to enhance physical and intellectual development.
- Taught children everyday skills and language.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
Lead Teacher
Aurora Child Development Center
01.2007 - 12.2015
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased student engagement and success.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Worked one-on-one with students and student teachers to increase overall classroom success.
Education
Director Qualified - Early Childhood Education
Waubonsee Community College
Sugar Grove, IL08.2023
Associates - Early Childhood Education
Waubonsee Community College
Sugar Grove, IL05.2008
High School Diploma -
West Aurora High School
Aurora Il 05.2005
Skills
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
- Education Assessments
- Filing and Classroom Organization
- Safety Precautions
- Teacher and Administrator Collaboration
- Individual Student Instruction
- Support Networks
- Staff Development
- Creating a Safe Learning Environment
- Social and Academic Development
- School Policy and Rules Enforcement
- Communicating with Parents and Teachers
Timeline
School Education Manager
Children's Courtyard
08.2023 - Current
Preschool Teacher/Team Leader
Children's Courtyard
12.2022 - Current
Preschool Teacher
Goddard School
04.2019 - 11.2022
Family Nanny
Erin Habel
01.2015 - 04.2019
Lead Teacher
Aurora Child Development Center
01.2007 - 12.2015
Director Qualified - Early Childhood Education
Waubonsee Community College
Associates - Early Childhood Education
Waubonsee Community College
High School Diploma -
West Aurora High School
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