andy lai 4014 cardinal dr nw olympia wa 98502 cell 512 5762940 oceantantric lamagmailcom education resume teachingtutoring position highlighted expertise qualifications 3 years working education variety philosophies reggio emilia traditional forms alternative education junior student working bachelors degree education environmental education compassionate listener learner believe every child succeed gift encourage children learn communities focus whole child works parents involvement students facilitate growth track learning progress children education bachelor arts environmental education evergreen state college olympia wa united states experience thorne nature experience boulder co teaching intern 022016 052016 applied developmental psychology methods appropriate developmental needs children redirect negative behaviors turn behaviors teachable moments conducted small group activities based learning desires different students foster sense curiosity imagination students adaptation different situations seeks bring quality strong relationships teacher student establish desire learning students observed students supply teachers feedback regarding potential learning blocks opportunities support engaged learning communities meetings brings personal growth finding new ways help students collaboration teammates encouraged students understanding helpful others supported students developing strategies individual needs classroom group dynamics established safe play environment children use safe environment learning opportunity students learn safety discussed beginning afterschool session worked closely site director family care workers classroom teaching team specialists observed children signs illness injury emotional disturbance learning disorders speech problems means foster communication among staff members bettering quality afterschool care respect safety extendacare kids austin tx group leader 102014 082015 using knowledge developmental psychology employ variety materials children explore manipulate learning activities imaginative play carefully monitored childrens play activities ensure safety offered detailed daily reports outlined childs activities ensure students progress throughout time program maintained daily records activities behaviors meals naps carefully identified warning signs emotional developmental problems children upheld cpr texas regulated certifications offered stimulating curriculum accommodated learning styles personal creativity observation children group used variety teaching techniques encourage student critical thinking discussion arts history projectbased learning