23134 N.W. Blanton Avenue
Portland, Oregon 97540
(555) 555-5555
shansen@abc.com

DEDICATED EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR with more than ten years of hands-on classroom experience. Committed to working with young children and actively facilitating their growth and development through positive motivation.

• Expertise in curriculum development and lesson planning.
• Proven ability to develop rapport with students and parents, provide counseling, and function as a student advocate.
• Computer literate. Experienced in using MS Word, Windows, and various types of educational software.

PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY – Portland, Oregon
A.A. Early Childhood Education (1999)

Course Work:

• Early Childhood Education
  
• Child Psychology
• Language Arts, Reading (Preschool / Elementary)
  
• Teaching and Learning I and II

Professional Development:

• Language and Literacy for Preschool Age Children
• Language, Literature, and Emergent Curriculum (Child and Family Resources)
• Art Experiences for Preschool Age Children

PLAYTIME CHILD CARE CENTER – Portland, Oregon
Head Teacher (1998–Present)
Develop and implement age-appropriate core lesson plans for three-year-old students. 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, lesson plan sharing, and lesson webs.

• Implemented Adventures in Learning Curriculum.
  
• Led implementation of all-school reading campaign.
• Utilized the High/Scope Approach to create classroom learning centers focused on art, science, computer, reading, and dramatic play.
• Developed afternoon reading program.

ABC PRESCHOOL – Portland, Oregon
Preschool Teacher
Developed specialized curriculum, taught groups of 8-12 children, and organized field trips.

American Educational Association