Brittany Ladinsky
1173 Parallel Drive     
Portland, OR  97244
503-222-5555
bladinsky@comcast.net

OBJECTIVE
   Preschool Teacher

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Curriculum Development
   Create an engaging, child-centered learning environment with emergent curriculum, hands-on lessons, computer applications, and use of portfolios
   Structure large and small group, and individual instruction to accommodate the needs of various academic levels and learning styles
   Develop and select learning experiences and strategies that affirm and respect family, cultural and societal diversity, including language differences
   Lead storytelling sessions, read books to children, and teach them painting, drawing, handwork, songs

Observation/Documentation/Assessment
   Screen, assess, and record observations and evaluations of child development, including referrals for cognitive, language, vision, health, and social development
   Write and distribute parent newsletters, conduct regularly scheduled parent conferences

Resource Materials
   Familiar with various age-appropriate software
   Proficient in use of MS Word, Excel, video and audio equipment
   Work with various teaching resources, such as multicultural books and tapes, manipulatives and blocks, puppets and dolls, games and puzzles, art supplies, literacy tools

EDUCATION

   Associate of Applied Science, Early Childhood Education – Portland Community     College, will graduate June 2005

CERTIFICATIONS

   CDA pending June 2005; Infant/Child First Aid and CPR; Food Handlers card; TB Test
	
EMPLOYMENT

   Assistant Teacher – Wiggins Child Development Center, Portland, OR (2004)
   Summer Day Camp Counselor – YMCA, Portland, OR (2001-2003)
   Waitress – Black Kettle Restaurant, Bend, OR (1998-2000)