Rachel Scatton
Hazleton
Summary
Accomplished Head Pre-K Teacher at Little Big Steps Early Learning Center, and Assistant Director/Head Toddler Teacher experience at Little Learner Early Learning Center, I excel in child development education and effective parent-teacher communication. Skilled in implementing age appropriate activities, lesson plans, social-emotional growth, and maintaining open communication with parents. My approach has consistently improved parent engagement and student development. Reliable and dependable on achieving realistic outcomes for students in academic and personal developement.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Pre-K Teacher
Little Big Steps Early Learning Center
07.2024 - Current
- Developed age-appropriate curriculum that incorporated play-based learning, promoting cognitive, social, and emotional growth in students.
- Organized engaging field trips and special events that aligned with curriculum objectives, enhancing the learning experience for students.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, assessments, and progress reports to monitor development throughout the school year.
- Led team meetings with other Pre-K teachers to discuss curriculum planning, share resources, and address common challenges faced within the classroom setting.
- Built strong relationships with families by conducting home visits and parent conferences, strengthening community involvement in the Pre-K program.
- 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.
Assistant Director
Little Learner Early Learning Center
09.2017 - 07.2024
- Cultivated a positive work environment to boost team morale.
- Conducted regular safety drills to ensure preparedness in case of emergency situations at school premises.
- Evaluated teacher performance through classroom observations and provided constructive feedback for improvement.
- Planned and executed successful special events, such as college fairs, open houses, and parent-teacher conferences.
- Ensured compliance with state education standards by regularly reviewing curriculum materials and teaching practices.
- Led professional development workshops on topics such as classroom management, differentiated instruction, and assessment strategies.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hazleton Area High School
Hazleton, PA06-2017
Skills
- Child Development Education
- Effective Parent-Teacher Communication
- Creative teaching strategies
- Social-emotional learning
- Child assessment
- Classroom management
- Classroom organization
- Safety procedures
- Positive reinforcement
- Lesson planning
- Parent communication
- Activity planning
- Adept at working with special needs children
- Creative lesson planning
- Observational skills
- Child safety procedures
Certification
- Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED - American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Timeline
Head Pre-K Teacher
Little Big Steps Early Learning Center
07.2024 - Current
Assistant Director
Little Learner Early Learning Center
09.2017 - 07.2024
- Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED - American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
High School Diploma -
Hazleton Area High School
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