Paige Goodman
Bowling Green
Summary
Dedicated and creative, with a proven track record at LifeSkills/Kentucky Early Intervention System, I excel in fostering client relationships and achieving service excellence. Leveraging skills in accurate recordkeeping and effective communication, I adeptly meet diverse client needs, service plans and robust problem-solving. My approach enhances team collaboration and drives process improvements, setting a high standard in client advocacy and support.
Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Service Coordinator
LifeSkills/Kentucky Early Intervention System
04.2014 - Current
- Served as a primary point of contact for families addressing inquiries, providing updates, and ensuring overall satisfaction with services rendered.
- Managed a high volume of parent/guardian requests, ensuring timely and effective service delivery.
- Maintained accurate records of all service activities, facilitating smooth communication between families and providers/therapists.
- Resolved parent/guardian complaints and issues.
- Established strong relationships with families through regular follow-ups, keeping them informed about progress updates regarding their services requested.
- Coordinated and monitored service activities to confirm work met all requirements.
- Maintained accurate records and full compliance with state regulations and agency guidelines.
- Communicated with families and service providers to provide updates on work progress.
- Developed comprehensive service plans tailored to individual child/family needs, resulting in high levels of satisfaction.
- Initiated contact with appropriate service providers to request referrals and followed up to confirm appointments.
- Played a key role in the successful onboarding of new hires within the Service Coordinator role, offering mentorship and guidance.
Preschool Assistant Teacher
Bowling Green City Schools
08.2010 - 04.2014
- Supported children's social and emotional growth by implementing creative play opportunities and group activities.
- Assisted lead teacher in developing age-appropriate curriculum to support child development milestones.
- Interacted with children in small or large group learning activities.
- Encouraged children to interact with each other and participate in group activities.
- Prepared for lessons by gathering educational materials and setting up equipment.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students by adhering to preschool policies and procedures.
- Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
- Contributed ideas for learning centers that fostered creativity and imagination among young learners.
- Served as an empathetic listener and problem solver when addressing student concerns or conflicts that arose within the classroom.
- Promoted language development in students by engaging them in conversations, reading stories, and teaching songs related to various themes.
- Established strong relationships with families by actively participating in school events such as open houses and parent-teacher conferences.
- Improved student engagement by incorporating interactive activities and hands-on learning experiences in lesson plans.
- Provided individualized attention to students who required additional support in meeting academic goals.
- Communicated with parents to inform about child's progress and classroom behavior.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay informed on best practices in early childhood education.
- Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Demonstrated flexibility when adapting lesson plans based on individual student needs or unexpected circumstances within the classroom setting.
- Implemented effective behavior management techniques aimed at encouraging positive behaviors while discouraging undesirable ones.
- Assisted with planning field trips, organizing transportation logistics, and supervising children during outings.
- Assisted lead teacher in creating individualized education plans to cater to each student's unique learning style.
- Monitored student progress and provided timely feedback to guide improvements.
- Created safe and welcoming classroom environment, ensuring all children felt valued and included.
- Encouraged creative expression in students through art and music activities.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of classroom materials, contributing to structured learning environment.
- Assisted in assessment of students' learning outcomes, identifying areas for further development.
Preschool Teacher
Broadway Church Early Learning Center
08.2008 - 08.2010
- Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Boosted children''s social development by promoting positive interactions among peers through group activities and collaborative projects.
- Strengthened communication skills among preschoolers through daily dialogue practice during circle time.
- Improved student behavior by implementing effective classroom management strategies and establishing clear expectations for conduct.
- Increased parent involvement by effectively communicating with families about upcoming events, and volunteer opportunities.
- Enhanced student reading skills by implementing engaging literacy activities and utilizing age-appropriate books.
- Fostered independence in students by encouraging self-help skills and personal responsibility.
- Enhanced children's social skills by organizing group activities that encouraged collaboration and communication.
- Nurtured creativity in students by incorporating arts and crafts into curriculum, showcasing their talents.
- Promoted physical health through organized outdoor play and activities, supporting overall well-being.
- Supported emotional development by teaching and modeling empathy and kindness in daily routines.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
Preschool Teacher
Bowling Green Christian Academy
08.2002 - 05.2005
- 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.
- Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Boosted children''s social development by promoting positive interactions among peers through group activities and collaborative projects.
- Strengthened communication skills among preschoolers through daily dialogue practice during circle time sessions.
- Improved student behavior by implementing effective classroom management strategies and establishing clear expectations for conduct.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Increased parent involvement by effectively communicating with families about upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, and student progress reports.
- Enhanced student reading skills by implementing engaging literacy activities and utilizing age-appropriate books.
- Organized special events like field trips, holiday celebrations, or guest speakers to enhance the educational experience for students while building a sense of community within the classroom.
- Fostered independence in students by encouraging self-help skills and personal responsibility.
- Nurtured creativity in students by incorporating arts and crafts into curriculum, showcasing their talents.
- Supported emotional development by teaching and modeling empathy and kindness in daily interactions.
- Improved learning with well-structured lesson plans that made complex concepts easier for preschoolers to understand.
- Initiated parent-teacher meetings to discuss children's progress, strengthening family-school connections.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
Elementary School Teacher
Byne Christian Academy
08.1997 - 05.1998
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Evaluated and assessed student progress regularly, providing constructive feedback and adapting teaching methods accordingly.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Established a positive classroom environment through effective classroom management strategies, fostering respect and cooperation among students.
- Contributed to school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall student achievement, participating in professional development workshops and collaborating with colleagues on best practices.
- Communicated effectively with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication regarding student progress and addressing concerns as needed.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans, enhancing students'' understanding of various subjects.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
- Implemented engaging hands-on activities to reinforce fundamental concepts, resulting in increased student motivation and participation.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as field trips and special events, enriching the educational experience for all students involved.
- Participated in after-school tutoring programs, offering individualized support for students struggling academically.
- Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Engaged in professional development workshops, staying abreast of educational trends and best practices.
- Designed and implemented reward system to recognize academic effort and achievements, promoting motivational learning environment.
- Cultivated positive classroom atmosphere, implementing behavior management techniques.
- Improved parental involvement through regular newsletters and updates on classroom activities and student achievements.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources and strategies, enhancing overall teaching effectiveness.
- Encouraged student leadership by establishing roles and responsibilities within classroom.
- Fostered love of reading in students by curating classroom library with wide range of genres and levels.
- Facilitated parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress and strategies for improvement.
- Enhanced communication skills among students with daily interactive activities.
- Developed and executed thematic units, fostering cohesive and immersive learning environment.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
Preschool Teacher
First Baptist Preschool Center
12.1995 - 05.1997
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
Preschool Teacher/5th Grade Reading Teacher
Sumner Academy
08.1993 - 11.1994
- Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
- Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
- Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Increased parent involvement by effectively communicating with families about upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, and student progress reports.
- Enhanced student reading skills by implementing engaging literacy activities and utilizing age-appropriate books.
- Organized special events like field trips, holiday celebrations, or guest speakers to enhance the educational experience for students while building a sense of community within the classroom.
- Contributed to the successful implementation of school-wide initiatives by collaborating with colleagues on curriculum development, professional development, and other projects.
- Fostered safe and inclusive classroom environment, allowing students to express themselves freely and respectfully.
- Nurtured creativity in students by incorporating arts and crafts into curriculum, showcasing their talents.
- Initiated parent-teacher meetings to discuss children's progress, strengthening family-school connections.
- Utilized positive reinforcement to manage classroom behavior, creating supportive learning environment.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Enhanced students'' critical thinking skills by incorporating higher-order questioning techniques into lessons and encouraging thoughtful responses from all learners.
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Elementary Education
Welch Baptist College
Nashville, TN05.1993
Skills
- Telephone communication
- Accurate recordkeeping
- Client advocacy
- Notetaking and documentation
- Goal setting
- Individualized service plans
- Service monitoring and evaluation
- Resource utilization
- Needs assessment
- Detail orientation
- Ongoing client support
- Family service plans
- Time management
- Active listening
- Problem-solving
- Organizational skills
- Task prioritization
- Relationship building
- Attention to detail
- Process improvement
Timeline
Service Coordinator
LifeSkills/Kentucky Early Intervention System
04.2014 - Current
Preschool Assistant Teacher
Bowling Green City Schools
08.2010 - 04.2014
Preschool Teacher
Broadway Church Early Learning Center
08.2008 - 08.2010
Preschool Teacher
Bowling Green Christian Academy
08.2002 - 05.2005
Elementary School Teacher
Byne Christian Academy
08.1997 - 05.1998
Preschool Teacher
First Baptist Preschool Center
12.1995 - 05.1997
Preschool Teacher/5th Grade Reading Teacher
Sumner Academy
08.1993 - 11.1994
Bachelor Of Science - Elementary Education
Welch Baptist College
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