Aaliyah Golden
Overland Park,KS
Summary
Lead Preschool Teacher develops relationships with children with a range of abilities. Dedicated to supporting children's emotional, physical and cognitive development. Punctual and organized with outstanding interpersonal abilities.
Overview
1
1
Certification
1
1
year of post-secondary education
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Preschool Teacher
Kids R Kids Learning Academies
Stilwell, KS
02.2025 - Current
- Led daily activities for the classroom by implementing Kids R Kids Curriculum and modifying lessons to meet each child's needs for ages 3-3.5.
- Fostered positive relationships by treating each child with kindness, dignity, and respect daily.
- Assisted children with potty training to promote independence and hygiene.
- Organized and maintained a safe learning environment for children, including supervision of indoor and outdoor playtime.
- Maintained cleanliness of classroom environment, including tables, chairs, toys, shelves, and restrooms, through daily scrubbing, mopping, and vacuuming.
- Daily child update through Brightwheel
- Opening and Closing my classroom
Assistant/ Aftercare Teacher
Monarch Montessori School
Merriam, KS
07.2023 - 01.2025
- Monitored children during lessons, providing assistance to those in need to ensure a supportive learning environment.
- Engaged children in various activities, including arts and crafts, practical life lessons, dramatic play, and sensory bin creation, to promote creativity and development.
- Assisted with line time activities, including reading stories, singing songs, and facilitating body movement activities to enhance children's engagement and learning.
- Contributed to a smooth closing process by organizing the classroom and preparing it for the next day. Help shut down our room and make sure trash is out, and the floor is vacuumed on Tuesdays and Thursdays and the classroom works are out.
- Served afternoon snacks to children in aftercare to ensure they were nourished and satisfied.
- Provided parents with updates on their child's day during pick-up to strengthen communication and support.
Lead Preschool Teacher
Johnson County Parks & Recreation
Roeland Park, KS
08.2020 - 05.2024
- Oversaw classroom activities and maintained order in the Director's absence with support from an assistant.
- My Director created the curriculum every month, and we also created themes for each week.
- Cared for children aged 3 to 5. I taught them essential skills such as writing their names, writing and learning their birthdays, their parents’ names, and their addresses. Additionally, I helped them develop their fine motor skills and social-emotional skills. I also taught them basic math, reading, science, and history.
- Trained newly hired staff on classroom procedures and policies.
- I have the skills to answer and call parents on the classroom phone and communicate with them through our classroom iPad using an app called SeeSaw. SeeSaw also includes pictures of their child’s day.
- Organized children's files at the start of the school year and during new enrollments to ensure all necessary forms were up to date and complete before student attendance.
- Attended professional development workshops to stay current on best practices in early childhood education.
- Observed and documented students' growth and development throughout the year.
Two's Teacher, Toddlers and infant
The Children's Center
Roeland Park, KS
01.2019 - 04.2020
- Full time assistant two's teacher from 8:30-5
- Engaged toddlers in developmentally appropriate activities to enhance learning and social skills
- Supported children's independence by helping with potty training and managing diaper
- Assisted the lead teacher in developing and executing art crafts and activities that promote creativity and enhance fine motor skills.
- Supervised nap time for children to ensure a restful environment for the kids and help soothe them to sleep
- Communicate with parents about their child’s day using a daily sheet and also in person during pick-up.
- Floated to other classrooms to provide additional support during busy periods.
Cashier
Wendy's
Overland Park, KS
07.2017 - 10.2017
- Accurately recorded customer orders to ensure a positive experience.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area to promote a professional atmosphere.
- Adhered to uniform policy by consistently wearing designated attire
- Operated cash register or POS system to receive payment by cash, check and credit card.
Cashier, Party Host
Chuck E Cheese
Overland Park, KS
07.2016 - 12.2016
- Suggested options to customers struggling with their orders to enhance satisfaction
- Organize and sanitize the work area to create a safe and efficient space for productivity. Maintain organization and efficiency by ensuring your workspace is clean and stocked.
- Wore appropriate uniform at all times to uphold company standards of professionalism
- Assisted customers at the front to enhance their shopping experience on weekdays
- Ensured a tidy work environment by cleaning before end of shift
- Planned and implemented changes for birthday parties to improve guest experience
Education
High school diploma -
Shawnee Mission North High School
Overland Park, KSHigh School Diploma -
J C Harmon High School
Kansas City, KS 08.2014 - 05.2015
Skills
- Curriculum Development
- Classroom Management
- Teaching
- Child development
- Toddler Care
- Pediatric first aid
- Documentation Skills
- Time Management
- Multitasking
- Customer Service
- Telephone communication
- Caregiving
- Communications
- Classroom Experience
- Nutritional Planning
Certification
- AED Certification
- Driver's License
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
Additional Information
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Languages
English
Timeline
Lead Preschool Teacher
Kids R Kids Learning Academies
02.2025 - Current
Assistant/ Aftercare Teacher
Monarch Montessori School
07.2023 - 01.2025
Lead Preschool Teacher
Johnson County Parks & Recreation
08.2020 - 05.2024
Two's Teacher, Toddlers and infant
The Children's Center
01.2019 - 04.2020
Cashier
Wendy's
07.2017 - 10.2017
Cashier, Party Host
Chuck E Cheese
07.2016 - 12.2016
High School Diploma -
J C Harmon High School
08.2014 - 05.2015
High school diploma -
Shawnee Mission North High School