Gerri Williamson
Mankato
Summary
Professional educator with significant experience in fostering learning environments. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Adept at classroom management, lesson planning, and student engagement. Reliable, adaptable, and ready to support dynamic educational needs.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Director
KinderCare Learning Centers
02.2023 - 07.2024
- Streamlined communication between teachers, parents, and administrators to foster a collaborative learning environment.
- Oversaw the recruitment, hiring, and onboarding process for new educators to maintain a high-quality teaching staff.
- Implemented effective conflict resolution strategies for resolving issues among faculty members or between students.
- Mentored new teachers through observation, feedback, and professional development opportunities.
- Fostered a positive school culture by promoting open communication among staff members and celebrating successes together as a team.
Assistant Teacher
Highlands Academy
08.2022 - 02.2023
- Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support to maintain student progress and development.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Supported teacher in instructing core subjects, delivering supplementary lessons and coordinating materials.
- Collaborated with instructor to assist lesson and curriculum planning efforts.
Lead Preschool Teacher
Head Start Program
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Planned educational opportunities based on children's interests.
- Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Educated 7students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Submitted weekly lesson plans.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
Lead Toddler Teacher
Cultivate Mankato
03.2020 - 09.2021
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting and toileting.
- Developed age-appropriate activities and programs for children 1.5 to 2.5 years old.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Child Development And Family Studies
Minnesota State University - Mankato
Mankato, MN05.2021
Skills
- Early Childhood Education
- Lesson Planning
- Social Development
- Student Records Management
- Room Arrangements
- Nurturing Environment
- Curriculum Management
- Light Housekeeping
- Staff management
- Parent-teacher communication
- Child-centered approach
Timeline
Assistant Director
KinderCare Learning Centers
02.2023 - 07.2024
Assistant Teacher
Highlands Academy
08.2022 - 02.2023
Lead Preschool Teacher
Head Start Program
09.2021 - 05.2022
Lead Toddler Teacher
Cultivate Mankato
03.2020 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Science - Child Development And Family Studies
Minnesota State University - Mankato
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