Michelle Reed
Bondville
Summary
Head Start teacher with strong skills in classroom management, lesson planning, and family engagement. Proven ability to create nurturing environments that enhance children's social and emotional development. Experienced in implementing effective teaching strategies that support diverse learning needs.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Start Teacher
RPC Early Childhood Education Center, Head Start
Champaign
08.2010 - Current
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to promote physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development of children in the Head Start program.
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse learning styles in early childhood education.
- Facilitated daily classroom activities to promote social and emotional development.
- Collaborated with families to align support strategies with children's learning and development goals.
- Implemented assessment strategies to track student progress and inform instruction.
- Evaluated student performance data to inform instructional adjustments and enhance student learning outcomes.
- Assessed individualized learning needs of students using informal assessments such as observations and interviews with parents and guardians.
- Created an environment conducive to learning by providing a safe, nurturing atmosphere for students.
- Incorporated cultural diversity into lesson plans by utilizing books, music, art projects from various backgrounds.
- Provided guidance for children in developing appropriate problem-solving skills through classroom activities.
- Organized parent workshops to increase family engagement and provide resources for educational support.
- Trained staff on early childhood education best practices and curriculum standards.
- Coordinated with community resources to provide additional support for families in need.
- Participated in professional development opportunities related to early childhood education best practices.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Illinois State University
Normal, IL05-2026
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Assessment strategies
- Differentiated instruction
- Special education strategies
- Special education
- Child development
- Cultural inclusivity
- Family engagement
- Program coordination
- Health and safety practices
- Child protection policies
- Staff training
Affiliations
- President of the Franklin STEAM Middle School PTA
- Volunteer and Parent Representative of a community traveling basketball team. Dixon Stars helps boys from this community to have oppertunities to travel and compete while developing team building skills and self esteem skills.
Accomplishments
- Employee Spotlight Award for continued support and development of our organization.
Timeline
Head Start Teacher
RPC Early Childhood Education Center, Head Start
08.2010 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Illinois State University