* Teacher that provides educational enrichment classes for early childhood in the areas of Science, Math, Literacy, Storytelling & Drama* Director* Curriculum Developer* Founder and Creator of Brain Builders, Inc.

Developed and instructed age-appropriate lessons plans for 4-5 year olds that encouraged physical, emotional, social and academic growth. Maintained individual student portfolios, assessments, narrative progress reports and parent-teacher conferences.

Launched brand-new blended preschool program for 3-5 year olds. The student population includes a mix of typical developing children as well as those with individualized educational needs.

Led focused field trips for school age children. Guided hands-on learning experiences that expanded on concepts integrated into the museum exhibits. Additionally, I worked with Museum's Director of Education and Curriculum Coordinator to help create and present professional development workshops for teachers. Workshop topics included: Connecting Literature to Real-Life Experiences, Creating Art with Recyclables, The Importance of Play in Children's Learning, and Science for Everyone.

Planned and implemented instruction for two half-day kindergarten sessions. Conducted parent education workshops in emerging literacy and developmentally appropriate Kindergarten curriculumPlanned, developed and implemented thematic lessons and curriculum enhancement instruction inCreative Dramatics for grades K-5.

Created an early childhood classroom environment that promoted free exploration, creativity, critical thinking, socialization and autonomy.

Developed and taught Developmental Gymnastics and Motor Skill Development to children agesthree to eleven at the Revere JCC in Northbrook, Illinois.

Taught Preschool, Kindergarten classes as well as Motor Development and DevelopmentalGymnastics to children ages three to eight.