Dell Watson
Detroit,MI
Summary
I will provide children with the necessary care and education to be successful learners. I am highly enthusiastic, friendly, and dedicated to helping children grow and excel. I work well with others and can work independently without accommodations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
TASKS
- Maintain a safe and organized classroom environment
- Supervise play indoors and outdoors
- Work with children one on one and during small group
- Assist with Lesson Planning
- Assist with taking Anecdotal Notes and inputting them into COR
- Attend workshops and trainings
- Assume the lead teacher’s role during their absence
Behavior Therapist
Healing Haven
Madison Heights, Michigan
12.2020 - 03.2021
- Administered therapy and applied behavioral analysis techniques in school, home and community to facilitate client treatment plan.
- Created and designed individualized behavioral interventions to promote positive behaviors and prevent problems.
- Documented client behavior and interventions attempted and collected and reported data using approved format, methods and forms.
- Developed, managed and oversaw progress reports and treatment plan to document client progress and milestones.
Assistant Head Start Teacher
Matrix Human Services
Detroit, Michigan
09.2018 - 10.2020
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
- Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress.
Assistant Preschool Teacher/GSRP
Detroit Public School
Detroit, Michigan
09.2016 - 06.2018
- Maintained tidy and clean classroom consistent with safety and health standards.
- Encouraged children to interact with each other and participate in group activities.
- Assisted teacher with developing creative program suitable for preschool children.
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
Lead Toddler Teacher
Kid Network Daycare Center
Detroit, Michigan
02.2016 - 08.2016
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Studies
Rochester University
04.2022
Associate of Arts - Children & Families Studies
Henry Ford College
05.2016
High School Diploma -
Frank Cody High
06.2011
Skills
- Great Supervisory Skills
- Strong Communication and Organization Skills
- Flexible and adjustable to meet the requirements of the children and program
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to handle emergencies efficiently
- CPR/First Aid certified and valid driver's license
- Passion for teaching infants, toddlers, and preschoolers
- Excellent innovative and creative skills
- Patient, polite and flexible
Timeline
Behavior Therapist
Healing Haven
12.2020 - 03.2021
Assistant Head Start Teacher
Matrix Human Services
09.2018 - 10.2020
Assistant Preschool Teacher/GSRP
Detroit Public School
09.2016 - 06.2018
Lead Toddler Teacher
Kid Network Daycare Center
02.2016 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Studies
Rochester University
Associate of Arts - Children & Families Studies
Henry Ford College
High School Diploma -
Frank Cody High