Tarah Scott
Jeffersonville
Summary
Experienced Lead Preschool Teacher with background in developing and implementing creative learning plans tailored for preschool-aged children. Strengths lie in nurturing safe and inclusive environments, fostering curiosity and love for learning, while effectively managing classrooms. Notable impact made through successful integration of hands-on activities that promoted early literacy skills, social development, and cognitive growth among students.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2019
2019
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Preschool Teacher
St. John Paul ll
Sellersburg
11.2024 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse preschool age groups.
- Fostered a nurturing environment to support children's emotional and social growth.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss children's progress and developmental needs.
- Implemented classroom activities that promote creativity and critical thinking skills.
- Supervised daily classroom operations to ensure a safe learning environment.
- Assisted in training new staff on classroom management techniques and policies.
- Utilized educational tools and resources to enhance learning experiences for students.
- Organized and participated in school events to strengthen community involvement and support.
Lead Infant Teacher
Kiddie Academy
Louisville
09.2023 - 11.2024
- Developed engaging lesson plans to promote early childhood learning.
- Fostered a nurturing environment supporting children's social and emotional growth.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss child development and address concerns.
- Implemented classroom activities enhancing cognitive and motor skills.
- Supervised daily routines ensuring safety and well-being of infants.
- Trained and mentored new teachers in best practices for infant care.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of classroom materials and supplies.
- Conducted assessments to track developmental milestones in infants.
- Followed safe feeding guidelines and parental requests for breastmilk, formula and solids.
- Maintained tidy, clean and safe environments for children.
- Maintained daily records of activities, behaviors, meals served, naps taken. for each child.
- Monitored each infant's growth and development on an individual basis.
Lead 3 Year Old Teacher
Ivybrook Academy
Crestwood
08.2023 - 04.2024
- Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance student learning experiences.
- Managed classroom activities to promote a positive learning environment.
- Implemented assessments to measure student understanding and progress.
- Collaborated with colleagues to align curriculum with educational standards.
- Communicated effectively with parents about student performance and behavior.
- Adapted teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles and needs.
- Organized extracurricular activities to foster student engagement and teamwork.
- Utilized educational technology to support interactive learning sessions.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
Infant Teacher/assistant Director
La Petite Academy
Prospect
02.2020 - 08.2023
- Created engaging lesson plans for infants promoting sensory and motor skills.
- Supervised daily activities ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for children.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss child development and address concerns effectively.
- Implemented age-appropriate learning materials to stimulate cognitive growth in infants.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of classroom space promoting health standards.
- Assisted in assessing developmental milestones through observation and documentation.
- Encouraged social interaction among infants through structured playtime activities.
- Trained new staff on classroom procedures and safety protocols for infant care.
- Sanitized toys, equipment, supplies and surfaces regularly.
- Assisted with diaper changes and assisted children with toileting needs when necessary.
- Changed diapers, used bibs and monitored behaviors to maintain good hygiene for each child.
- Helped develop gross motor skills through playtime activities such as crawling, walking, running, jumping.
- Followed safe feeding guidelines and parental requests for breastmilk, formula and solids.
- Established positive relationships with families by communicating regularly about their child's progress.
Data Entry
RX crossroads by mckesson
Louisville
11.2018 - 12.2019
- Performed data entry into various databases using established procedures.
- Conducted data entry and management of participant information into databases.
- Performed data entry activities as needed.
- Verified accuracy of data entry into system records.
- Performed data entry, case report form review and query resolution.
- Performed data entry tasks for customer support requests.
- Performed data entry for orders into company database system.
Education
South Oldham Highschool
Crestwood, KYSkills
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Child development
- Parent communication
- Safety procedures
- Team collaboration
- Creative activities
- Assessment techniques
- Behavior management
- Training new staff
- Organizational skills
- Emotional support
- Cognitive development
- Conflict resolution
- Parent-teacher communication
- Learning assessment skills
- Background in education
- Child assessment
- Creative teaching strategies
- Creative lesson plans
- Classroom management experience
- Curriculum development
- Growth portfolios
- Health and safety
- Creative lesson planning
- Afterschool program leadership
Certification
- CPR certified
Timeline
Lead Preschool Teacher
St. John Paul ll
11.2024 - Current
Lead Infant Teacher
Kiddie Academy
09.2023 - 11.2024
Lead 3 Year Old Teacher
Ivybrook Academy
08.2023 - 04.2024
Infant Teacher/assistant Director
La Petite Academy
02.2020 - 08.2023
Data Entry
RX crossroads by mckesson
11.2018 - 12.2019
South Oldham Highschool