Donna Cragle
Levittown
Summary
Dynamic Preschool Teacher with KinderCare Learning Centers, skilled in behavioral guidance and curriculum implementation. Successfully developed engaging lesson plans that fostered social and emotional growth, while effectively managing classroom environments. Committed to monitoring progress and building trusting relationships with students and parents, ensuring a nurturing and safe learning atmosphere.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
Newtown
08.1997 - 06.2025
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse learning styles and developmental stages.
- Fostered a nurturing environment that encouraged social and emotional growth in children.
- Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain a positive learning atmosphere.
- Organized age-appropriate activities to promote cognitive and physical development.
- Monitored children's progress through assessments and observations to guide instruction.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Maintained compliance with health, safety, and educational regulations in the classroom.
- Established positive relationships with parents and guardians by regularly communicating student progress.
- Assisted in providing a safe and secure environment for children.
- Conducted classroom activities to stimulate physical, mental, and social development of preschool students.
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Incorporated music, art, games, books, blocks, puzzles into daily instruction.
- Supervised outdoor playtime while ensuring safety regulations were followed.
- Provided individual attention to each student as needed during class time.
- Led story time sessions designed to promote literacy skills among young learners.
- Identified early signs of emotional and developmental problems in children to bring concerns to parents' attention.
- Observed children to record development.
- Read stories to children and taught painting, drawing, and crafts.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships.
Education
Associate of Arts - Education
Bucks County Community College
Newtown, PA01-1997
Skills
- Behavioral guidance
- Child development
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Curriculum implementation
- Progress assessment
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
08.1997 - 06.2025
Associate of Arts - Education
Bucks County Community College
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