Gena Mueller
Plymouth
Summary
Experienced early childhood educator with strong focus on creating engaging, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate learning environments. Skilled in curriculum design, classroom management, and fostering positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues. Known for adaptability, teamwork, and achieving desired educational outcomes. Consistently reliable and responsive to changing classroom needs.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Teacher
Noah's Ark Child Development Centers
11901 Excelsior Blvd., Minnetonka, MN, 55343
09.2000 - Current
- Mentored new teachers by providing guidance and sharing best practices, contributing to a supportive professional community.
- Implemented assessment tools to monitor student progress and adjust instruction, ensuring all students met learning objectives.
- 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.
- Enhanced classroom environment with positive behavior strategies that encouraged respect and cooperation among students.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Worked one-on-one with students to increase overall classroom success.
- Help students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Recreation Management
University of Wisconsin, La Crosse
La Crosse, WISkills
- Childcare needs
- Lesson planning
- Conflict resolution
- Child development
- Parent-teacher communication
- Safety awareness
- Classroom management
- Behavior modeling
Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Handling and Disposal of Bodily Fluids & OSHA & Bloodborne Pathogens
Timeline
Lead Teacher
Noah's Ark Child Development Centers
09.2000 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Recreation Management
University of Wisconsin, La Crosse