Christine Stern

Brookfield, WI 53045 (262) 899.1465 sterncl@msn.com

Accomplished professional with a proven ability to readily adapt and contribute expertise in structured
and unstructured Early Childhood Education environments. Committed to creating a positive and
nurturing environment that promotes high standards of excellence and fosters superior value through
innovative programs for children and families served.

SUMMARY

• Strong working knowledge of fast-paced educational environments that require immediate

adaptation
• Creative curricular planner with independent project-based or team-approach activities
• Exhibits a professional demeanor with staff and families as a dedicated co-worker
• Highly motivated working with children from diverse ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds
• Dependable, punctual and reliable as an team member
• Compassionate and focused on developmentally appropriate practices that meet the needs for
each child’s style of learning to ensure success

Waukesha County Technical College Waukesha, WI

Early Childhood Teacher 5/2017 – present

• Assist with the daily care of young children 6 weeks to 10 years of age to include an emphasis
on social-emotional, cognitive, artistic and fine-gross motor and language development
• Employ appropriate Pyramid Model support mechanisms to promote social and emotional
competence for challenging behavior
• Participate in a lab school culture that supports and encourages innovation
• Communicate children’s developmental progress information to parents and caregivers
• Assist in the preparation of healthy snack, meals, and novel food experiences
• Perform routine classroom maintenance, cleaning and proper storage of resources
• Assist in preparing school games, bulletin boards, and other learning activities for children
• Support the lead teacher in daily instruction and upholding state guidelines for healthy
classroom practices for the safety and welfare of all children
• Generate documentation including accident reports, attendance records and health
information as required by state licensing regulations and center policies
• Attend staff meetings, professional development trainings, and educational enrichment
forums
• Assist in the documentation of anecdotal records for children’s assessments
National Centers for Learning Excellence, Inc. Waukesha, WI
Head Start Preschool Teacher 12/2015 - 5/2017

• Co-facilitated a comprehensive array of Head Start model program services in a preschool

classroom of 20 children with ages ranging from 3-5
• Upheld program principles and state guidelines as assigned by federal education standards
• Participated in professional in-service trainings that increased knowledge and influenced best
practices in the classroom
• Collaborated with specialized service team members and initiated referrals to psychologists,
nurses, nutritionists, speech therapists and social workers
• Employed compassionate partnerships with parents and caregivers through daily interactions,
home visitations, and family events
• Supervised and supported the transportation of children as a school bus monitor
• Accountable for maintaining a professional, nurturing, and safe environment that contributed
to a positive interpersonal climate
• Implement agency-registered children’s assessments and anecdotal records as assigned with
the High Scope COR Advantage system
• Participated in a culture that supports a work environment committed to encouraging innovation
• Reported to a supervising specialist and supervised an assistant teacher to cooperatively
facilitate classroom routines, curricula, and provide performance reviews
• Participate in team collaborations with lesson plan development, child observations, and case
work to foster meaningful instruction
• Maintained children’s medical and academic documentation, upheld principles of
confidentiality, and ethical practices
• Employed appropriate Pyramid Model support mechanisms to promote social- emotional
competence with challenging behavior and maintained children’s Individualized Education
Plans (IEP’s)

YMCA of Southern Nevada Las Vegas, NV

Preschool Teacher 3/2010 - 7/2015
Licensing Coordinator

• Initiated, developed, and facilitated a child development program for preschool-age children
ranging from 3-5 for a classroom of 20 children
• Implemented High Scope COR Advantage curriculum assessments as assigned
• Created, authored, and maintained parent-caregiver communications through newsletters,
flyers, and related media
• Administered and maintained preschool supply inventories and budgetary demands as
assigned
• Co-facilitated trainings and educational enrichment workshops that fostered program growth
and development
• Initiated and established family engagement events such as graduations and holiday venues
• Facilitated collaborations with community service providers to complement educational
programming
 • Volunteered as a YMCA Early Childhood Education liaison on committees at local and state
levels
• Accountable for staff supervision and program oversight for appropriate state licensing records
required by the state Child Care Licensing Unit
• Inspired awareness through research opportunities with participation in the state’s continuous
quality improvement program
• Employed appropriate Pyramid Model support mechanisms to promote social and emotional
competence for challenging behavior

Prior
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Oshkosh, WI
College of Education and Human Services 9/2006 - 10/2008 Graduate
Assistant
Center for Academic Support and Diversity
Pre-College Programs Assistant Coordinator

EDUCATION

Early Childhood Education Waukesha, WI

Associate of Applied Science Degree 5/2019

Educational Leadership Oshkosh, WI

Master of Science 1/2008
Global Educator Graduate Certificate

Bachelor of Science Oshkosh, WI

Secondary - Physical Education 6/1977

VOLUNTEERISM - AWARDS - PROFESSIONAL

Wisconsin
• Charlotte McEssy Educational Leadership Award – College of Education & Human Services
• Teachstone Pre-K CLASS Tool program certification – Performance Appraisal System
• WCTC Education Club
• Wisconsin Early Childhood Education - (WECA), Milwaukee AEYC
• National Association for the Education of Young Children - member
• Lakefront Arts Festival Volunteer – Children’s Art Pavilion
• Team Rubicon – Habitat for Humanity, Home Build
• LifeStriders – Therapeutic Equine Therapy
• Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
• Special Olympics Summer Games 2019 volunteer