Gretchen Wells
Cheshire
Summary
In my role, I consistently enhance the curriculum by incorporating new skills that cater to the unique learning styles of every child. This ensures that each student receives a well-rounded education while upholding the academic standards set by the institution. With a focus on Fundations, I strive to create an inclusive and engaging learning environment that fosters growth and success for all students.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Preschool Teacher
Pine Cobble School
09.2017 - Current
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students by recognizing their individual strengths
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills through indoor and outdoor lessons.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning during nature hikes and outdoor classroom time
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
Licensed Home Childcare Provider
Licensed Home Childcare
09.2014 - 07.2017
- Licensed Home Childcare for up to 8 children
- I maintain up to date trainings throughout the program year
- I am up to date with my certification in CPR and First Aid
- Daily I create a program curriculum to inspire the children's ideas and sometimes we do veer off when they have 'brain storms'
Program Director and Home Visitor for Parent Child Home Program
Child Care of the Berkshires
03.2007 - 12.2013
- Started new early literacy Program by merging sites and increased enrollment
- Achieved National Site Certification of Parent Child Home Program in the minimum 2 program years
- Organized and Attended Outreach Events throughout Fiscal Year
- Implemented Events to encourage early literacy
- Work directly with maintaining budget
- Created and successfully chaired quarterly home visiting sub-committee meeting that was opened to all community members for the purpose of collaboration
- Successfully collaborated with Central Berkshire School to incorporate PCHP into the community
Education
Ethics of Education Classroom Strategies Pre-k – 2, Program Development for 3, 4, and 5 year olds
Mass College of Liberal Arts
North Adams, MAB.A. - Sociology: dbl minor: Social Work and Criminology, Internship at Berkshire Juvenile Court
Mass College of Liberal Arts
North Adams, MAMasters Of Education - Early Education
MCLA
North Adams, MA05.2022
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Classroom Organization
- Child Development
- Positive Reinforcement
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Lesson Planning
- Early Childhood Education
- Natures classroom
- Weekly hikes
Certification
- Coordinator and Home Visitor position for PCHP, 03/01/13
- Infant/Toddler & Pre-school Lead teacher qualified, 08/01/13
- Parenting Journey Certified Trainer, 08/01/14
- Licensed to provide childcare by Massachusetts Dept of Early Education and Care, 09/01/14
Hobbies and Interests
- Enjoying time with family.
- Outreach and recruiting.
- Meeting new people.
- Understanding data outcomes/outputs.
- Attending trainings to stay up to date.
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
Pine Cobble School
09.2017 - Current
Licensed Home Childcare Provider
Licensed Home Childcare
09.2014 - 07.2017
Program Director and Home Visitor for Parent Child Home Program
Child Care of the Berkshires
03.2007 - 12.2013
Ethics of Education Classroom Strategies Pre-k – 2, Program Development for 3, 4, and 5 year olds
Mass College of Liberal Arts
B.A. - Sociology: dbl minor: Social Work and Criminology, Internship at Berkshire Juvenile Court
Mass College of Liberal Arts
Masters Of Education - Early Education
MCLA
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