Fifteen years' teaching experience combined with expertise in curriculum development, lesson planning, and classroom management. Able to build rapport with students and parents, provide counseling, and function as an encouraging student advocate. Broad knowledge of legal issues surrounding childcare. Experienced with MS Word, Windows, and various applications for teaching and learning.

Certification: P-3 State Teaching Certification (September 2002)

GIGGLES CHILD CARE CENTER, New York, New York
Head Teacher (2005-Present)
Develop and implement age-appropriate lesson plans for students in a preschool environment. Organize materials to ensure consistency with current thematic unit. Manage classroom and provide positive supervision and discipline. Maintain ongoing communication with parents via monthly newsletters and lesson plan sharing

• Implemented Adventures in Learning Curriculum (a statewide teaching program) and created a cooperative learning environment.
• Utilized model set by the state to create classroom learning centers focused on art, science, computer, reading, dramatic play, and block areas.
• Functioned as enrichment teacher for the late afternoon kindergarten class. Implemented afternoon reading program and developed motivational rewards to encourage participation.

NEW AGE DAYCARE, Old Bridge, New Jersey
Teacher (2000-2005)
Taught large groups of children and organized activities in conjunction with summer theme.

• Developed an all-school art literacy program.
• Planned and supervised outside trips and fund raising events.

OTHER RELATED EXPERIENCE

• Head Counselor, YWCA Preschool Camp, New York, New York
  Directed camp activities, supervised five other counselors, and chaperoned small groups during field trips. Planned nature appreciation and arts-and-crafts lessons for large groups of youngsters.
• Privately Employed Nanny, New York, New York
• Student Teacher, Hayward School, New York, New York
  Assisted with teaching and special events planning. Chaperoned and supervised students during field trips.

NEWARK COUNTY COLLEGE, Newark, New York

A.A. Early Childhood Education (1985)
Course Work: Early Childhood Education, English Literature, Child Psychology, Reading (Preschool / Elementary), Language Arts

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Creative Curriculum Development (John Hermiston)
• Computer Skills for Educators
• Transitions (Gail Gibbons)
• Language / Literacy for Preschool Age Children (Liz Kendall),
• Language and Literature and Emergent Curriculum, (Child and Family Resources),
• Art Experiences for Preschool Age Children (NAEYC)

Early Childhood Club, Kean University
Association for the Education of Young Children

Rene Cantrell:
rcantrell@job-seeker.com