Carmela Rause
Pittsburgh
Summary
Accomplished educator with extensive experience at The Goddard School, adept in lesson planning and childcare needs. Excelled in fostering child development through creative teaching strategies and effective parent-teacher communication. Demonstrated proficiency in IEP compliance and learning disabilities support, significantly enhancing students' learning experiences. Collaborated seamlessly with professionals to ensure comprehensive educational support.
Energetic and compassionate individual with passion for fostering positive learning environment. Possesses deep understanding of educational principles and effective classroom management techniques, coupled with proficiency in curriculum development and lesson planning. Committed to inspiring students and fostering academic growth.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Teacher, Two-Year-Olds Classroom
The Goddard School
08.2022 - Current
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Communicated with parents through enrollment, tours, newsletters, conferences, and direct personal communication.
- Collaborated with other teachers to create interdisciplinary lessons, enhancing overall educational experience for students.
- Integrated creative arts into daily curriculum to promote self-expression and enhance fine motor skills development among students.
- Utilized various teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles, ensuring all students'' needs were met.
- Enhanced children''s cognitive development by implementing age-appropriate and stimulating activities.
Preschool Teacher
The Kiddie Academy of South Fayette
01.2019 - 07.2022
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Evaluated student performance regularly through observation, assessment tools, and parent-teacher conferences to ensure academic growth was being achieved consistently across all areas of development.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Insight PA Cyber Charter School
02.2021 - 08.2021
- Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions both inside and outside the classroom setting.
- Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe and productive learning environment for all students involved.
- Assisted in the implementation of effective behavior management techniques, resulting in a more focused and positive classroom environment.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in special education instruction and support services.
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Partnered with speech therapists, occupational therapists, and other related service providers to ensure comprehensive support for each individual student''s growth and progress.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Early Childhood Education
Carlow University
Pittsburgh, PA05-2025
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Community College of Allegheny County
Pittsburgh, PA03-2019
Skills
- Childcare needs
- Gross motor skills development
- Age-appropriate assessment
- IEP compliance
- Lesson planning
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Teacher assistance
- Learning disabilities support
- Positive reinforcement
- Collaboration with teachers
- Progress monitoring
- Child development
- Creative teaching strategies
- Instructional support
- Parent-teacher communication
Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- Child Development Associate (CDA) Certificate
- First Aid Certification
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Lead Teacher, Two-Year-Olds Classroom
The Goddard School
08.2022 - Current
Special Education Paraprofessional
Insight PA Cyber Charter School
02.2021 - 08.2021
Preschool Teacher
The Kiddie Academy of South Fayette
01.2019 - 07.2022
Bachelor's Degree - Early Childhood Education
Carlow University
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Community College of Allegheny County
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