Telisa Lee
Aurora
Summary
A position as an elementary educator where I can use my education, teaching experiences, and creative talents to help children achieve their academic and social goals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher/3rd in Charge
Cadence Academy Preschool
2021.11 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance early childhood learning and development.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment, promoting social skills and emotional growth among students.
- Implemented individualized instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles and needs.
- Collaborated with parents to establish effective communication regarding student progress and behavior.
- Mentored new teachers, providing guidance on best practices in early childhood education techniques.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Increased parental involvement in students' education by organizing regular communication and events.
- Organized after school and holiday events.
- Teacher of the year May 2024
- LTP (Leadership Training Program) Completion October 2024
Teacher
KinderCare Learning Center
2014.06 - 2021.10
- Help children learn “theme-related words” in Spanish.
- Maintain individual portfolios for children including skills, checklist, labeled work sample.
- Create developmentally and age-appropriate activities.
- Facilitated a safe, nurturing environment promoting children's social and emotional growth.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Evaluated student progress regularly, adjusting teaching methods based on assessment outcomes.
- Developed strong relationships with parents, conducting regular communication to keep them informed about their child''s progress and school events.
Teacher
Rachel’s Learning Center
2012.07 - 2014.05
- Evaluate children’s performance, behavior, and development.
- Create and lead activities such as games, circle time, craft, and music time that is developmentally appropriate.
- Ensure the health, safety, and wellbeing of the children.
- Establish and enforce rules for proper behavior and procedures to ensure an orderly environment.
- Help the children during potty and feeding time.
Shift leader
Popeye's Chicken
2007.08 - 2013.01
- Handle cash and completing end of the shift reports/paperwork.
- Maintain the restaurant in accordance with health and safety regulations.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly, improving overall satisfaction ratings.
- Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Rasmussen College
Aurora, IL12.2012
Bachelor of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Rasmussen College
Aurora, IL11.2016
Master of Science - Early Childhood Education
National Louis University
Chicago IL06.2025
Skills
- CPR certified
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Lesson planning
- Student engagement
- Positive role model and mentor
- Curriculum implementation
- Professional ethics
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
Timeline
Teacher/3rd in Charge
Cadence Academy Preschool
2021.11 - Current
Teacher
KinderCare Learning Center
2014.06 - 2021.10
Teacher
Rachel’s Learning Center
2012.07 - 2014.05
Shift leader
Popeye's Chicken
2007.08 - 2013.01
Bachelor of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Rasmussen College
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Rasmussen College
Master of Science - Early Childhood Education
National Louis University
Teacher of the Year 2024 award, LTP (Leadership Training Program) 2024
I received teacher of the year in May 2024. I completed the LTP in October 2024. I applied the knowledge while completing my 3rd in charge duties.