Sophie Simonson
Eagle Lake,MN
Summary
Dedicated educational professional with a strong work ethic and time management skills. Experienced in developing engaging lesson plans and effectively communicating with parents to support student success. Ready to leverage leadership abilities to foster an enriching learning environment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher
Little Sprouts Daycare
10.2022 - Current
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans, fostering student creativity and critical thinking.
- Mentored and guided junior teachers, enhancing instructional techniques and classroom management skills.
- Assessed student progress through formative evaluations, adapting strategies to meet diverse learning needs.
- Collaborated with parents and guardians to support student development and address academic concerns.
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance the overall development and growth of every student.
- Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.
- Cared for and engaged in educational learning activities with 22 preschool students, along with 14 toddler students in a separate classroom.
Daycare Assistant Teacher
Our Little World Preschool
05.2019 - 10.2022
- Collaborated with lead teachers to assess student progress and adapt instructional strategies accordingly.
- Maintained classroom organization, ensuring materials were accessible and conducive to learning.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding student progress and classroom events.
- Ensured a safe and supportive learning environment by enforcing classroom rules and addressing behavioral issues promptly.
- Completed daily reports, meal count sheets, and attendance logs.
- Oversaw students in the classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support the lead teacher.
- Assisted lead teacher in providing individualized attention to students, resulting in improved academic performance.
- Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes.
- Worked with the teacher to identify and target opportunities for instructional improvements.
- Assisted in the implementation of new learning tools, systems, and materials.
Daycare Assistant Teacher
University Nursery School Coppertop
08.2020 - 10.2020
- Collaborated with lead teachers to implement educational activities and assessments.
- Guided children in daily routines, promoting social skills and cooperation.
- Ensured child safety by maintaining a clean, organized, and hazard-free facility at all times.
- Arrived at assigned areas on time, prepared, and ready to work.
- Assisted children with regular handwashing and wiped down hard surfaces often to minimize germ spread.
- Documented and reported behavior issues or accidents to parents, minimizing future problems.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Incorporated music and play into developmentally appropriate activities.
- Assisted the lead teacher in designing curriculum and instructional materials for diverse student needs.
- Aided in smooth transitions between activities throughout the day by preparing materials ahead of time and guiding students calmly from one task to another.
- Used patience, skill, and various behavior modification techniques to maintain order and safety.
Crew Member
Dairy Queen Grill & Chill
03.2018 - 04.2019
- Prepared and served food and beverages according to established quality standards.
- Maintained the cleanliness and organization of workstations to ensure a safe environment.
- Assisted customers with orders, providing recommendations for menu items.
- Operated point-of-sale system for accurate order processing and cash handling.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN05-2026
Skills
- Parent-teacher communication
- Curriculum planning
- Strong work ethic
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking and organization
- Time management
Timeline
Lead Teacher
Little Sprouts Daycare
10.2022 - Current
Daycare Assistant Teacher
University Nursery School Coppertop
08.2020 - 10.2020
Daycare Assistant Teacher
Our Little World Preschool
05.2019 - 10.2022
Crew Member
Dairy Queen Grill & Chill
03.2018 - 04.2019
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Minnesota State University, Mankato