PATRICIA DAVIES

418 E. Palmer Ave., Addison, IL 60101

(630)832-9587 pde77798@westpost.net
OBJECTIVE - I am seeking a part time/full time teaching position, preferably wit
h 3-5 year old children that will enable me to help children get excited about l
earning each day. I want to help expand their social skills, build self confide
nce, and learn about respect/basic manners through daily positive interactions w
ith their peers and with me. Most importantly, I want to teach them about their
world by using fun, hands-on activities, allow them time to play, & use their i
magination in a happy, safe environment. A structured daily routine with basic g
uidelines, expectations and appropriate consequences also play a huge part in th
e children's success. Teaching children & working with their families is my pass
ion in life.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
*Proud to have personally taught and worked with over 2,400 children, ages 3-5
*Enrollment doubled, more classes added during my teaching experience at private
preschool
*Can easily work as assistant, co-teacher, lead teacher, leadership role or inde
pendently, but prefer to work as part of a team or with a co-teacher. I value th
eir help and support in all areas of childcare
*Skills include: creating curriculum on a small budget; strong skills to organiz
e & attention to details; prepared with multiple plans, but flexible to change
on short notice; importance of classroom maintenance
*Personal traits- Compassionate, friendly, nurturing personality; teach through
example, love to play with children; complete dedication, responsibility for any
task; genuine interest/commitment to each child & family enrolled in our progra
m.
PRESCHOOL TEACHER RESPONSIBLITIES
*Create & implement age appropriate curriculum with activities to allow children
to succeed on many levels
*Provide a nurturing, safe, friendly environment full of positive reinforcement
*Delight in helping children to develop an attitude of "Look what I can do all b
y myself"!
*Communicate daily with parents through oral & written skills, monthly calendars
& newsletters
*Straighten, clean, disinfect & maintain both classroom & equipment daily
PRESCHOOL DIRECTOR EXPERIENCE, PART TIME FOR SMALL PRIVATE SCHOOL
*Ensure all DCFS policies and procedures followed daily
*Prepare, compile & submit all paperwork for 3 year license renewal
*Able to manage & work within small budget
*Inventory, order, and organize all supplies & equipment
*Maintain individual files & daily required paperwork
*Research, organize & oversee field trips, guest speakers or family events
*Handle any concerns, issues that arise in professional, confidential manner

PATRICIA DAVIES
418 E. Palmer Ave., Addison, IL 60101
(630)832-9587, pde77798@westpost.net
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WORK HISTORY
*5/2010-present-Lead 2's Teacher, (summer), substitute teacher, Kindercare, Elk
Grove Village
*10/2009-6/2010-Substitute Paraprofessional Teacher's Aide, Addison School Distr
ict #4, Addison
*7/2004-7/2009- Preschool teacher/ Part time Director- Trinity Christian Nursery
School, Villa Park
*1/2008-8/2008- Part time preschool closing teacher-St. Paul Lutheran Daycare &
Kindergarten,
Villa Park (did this job while working at Trinity Christian Nursery School)
*8/2001-8/2003- Preschool teacher assistant (full time)-Montessori Children's Ac
ademy, Villa Park
*7/1989-8/2000- Preschool teacher, (hours varied yearly) Addison Park District,
Addison
EDUCATION
*Associates Degree in Applied Science, Early Childhood Education & Care, College
of DuPage, Glen Ellyn, IL
*Early Childhood Teaching Certification, College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn, IL
*High School Diploma-Pinckneyville Community High School, Pinckneyville, IL
*Illinois State & NCLB Approved Paraprofessional, IEIN#131078, Illinois Certifie
d Teacher's Aide
*CPR, 1st Aide, AED certified
*Continuous on going seminars focusing on child development, education concerns,
& health issues