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Grace Burns

@graceburns

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I create safe, engaging early childhood classrooms that support children’s learning, confidence, and development.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for an early childhood education role where I can create safe, engaging learning experiences, collaborate with teachers and families, and support children’s social, emotional, and academic growth.

I support infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children in safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environments. At The Goddard School, I’ve worked across infant, toddler, and preschool classrooms while building positive relationships with children and families.

As a Lead Preschool Teacher, I planned developmentally appropriate lessons supporting literacy, math, science, and social-emotional growth. I observed children’s progress, completed developmental assessments, and used those observations to guide individualized learning.

I’ve also co-led toddler learning experiences focused on language, fine motor, and social-emotional development through play-based activities. During my Pre-K internship at Friendship School, I co-planned literacy, mathematics, art, and science lessons and documented developmental milestones for an assigned focus child.

I hold a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education and am CPR and First Aid certified. I’m committed to helping every child build independence, confidence, and positive social connections.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Floater/Substitute Teacher

Current

The Goddard School

Feb 2025 - Present (1 year 6 months)

Support teachers across infant, toddler, and preschool classrooms while maintaining consistent daily routines. Build positive relationships with children and families while ensuring a safe, engaging learning environment.

Classroom Management Child Development Lesson Planning

Lead Preschool Teacher

The Goddard School

Jan 2023 - Jul 2023 (6 months)

Planned and implemented developmentally appropriate lessons that promoted literacy, math, science, and social-emotional growth. Fostered a positive classroom environment that encouraged independence, curiosity, and confidence.

Lesson Planning Classroom Management Child Development

Co-Lead Toddler Teacher

The Goddard School

Jan 2022 - Jan 2023 (1 year)

Collaborated with the lead teacher to create engaging learning experiences for children ages 2–3. Supported language development, fine motor skills, and social-emotional learning through play-based activities.

Language Development Social Emotional Learning

Pre-K Intern

Friendship School

Sep 2021 - Dec 2021 (3 months)

Partnered with the lead teacher to maintain a safe and inclusive classroom for children ages 3–4. Co-planned and implemented lessons in literacy, mathematics, art, and science.

Lesson Planning Collaboration

Intern, Assistant Teacher

Heart 2 Heart Child Care and Learning Center

Jul 2019 - Aug 2020 (1 year 1 month)

Helped create a nurturing and engaging learning environment for infants through preschool-aged children. Assisted in implementing age-appropriate lesson plans and hands-on learning activities.

Lesson Planning Supervision Health and Safety

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Mitchell College

Bachelor of Science, Early Childhood Education

2017 - 2021

Grade: 3.67/4.00

Activities and societies: Delta Alpha Pi National Honor Society, National Society of Leadership and Success

Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education from Mitchell College, with a GPA of 3.67/4.00. Member of Delta Alpha Pi National Honor Society and National Society of Leadership and Success.