Aaliyah Ross-Cheeks
Durham,NC
Summary
- Enthusiastic early childhood professional with expertise in fostering nurturing environments. Proven ability in developing trusting relationships and implementing engaging activities that enhance children’s physical and social development.
- Compassionate early-career educator skilled in classroom management and team collaboration. Committed to promoting health and safety while designing creative lesson plans that engage children's interests and developmental needs.
- Attentive and creative professional passionate about helping young children develop emotional, social and educational skills. Familiar with developmentally appropriate activities and experienced by providing nurturing environments conducive to learning. Promote physical, emotional and social health to complement academic progress.
- Dedicated Preschool Teacher brings high energy, early intervention knowledge and dedication to preschoolers. Focused on planning diverse activities to enrich learning and promote individual growth. Encouraging, upbeat and motivated to positively impact students.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Infant Teacher
Goddard school
Durham, North Carolina
02.2024 - 08.2026
- Developed nurturing and trusting relationships with infants through singing, talking, play, age-appropriate interaction to encourage comfort and development.
- Cultivated a patient, caring, and attentive environment by responding effectively to infants' individual needs.
- Ensured health, safety, and overall well-being of infants through vigilant supervision and care.
- Prepared and provided bottles tailored to each baby's specific needs, supporting their nutrition and comfort.
Preschool Teacher's Assistant
Primrose school at hope valley
Durham, North Carolina
07.2023 - 02.2024
- Engaged children throughout day by participating in circle time and fostering involvement in group discussions and activities.
- Conducted small-group activities tailored to each child's needs and developmental level while facilitating outdoor, age-appropriate physical activities to enhance physical development, coordination, and social interaction.
- Created positive, engaging, and supportive environment, providing opportunities for each child to learn, participate, and develop new skills.
Infant Teacher
Primrose School of Chapel Hill East
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
10.2021 - 07.2023
- Ensured health, safety and overall well-being of infants through vigilant care and monitoring.
- Prepared and provided bottles tailored to each baby's needs, fostering nourishment and comfort.
- Developed nurturing and trusting relationships with infants through singing, talking, play, age-appropriate interaction to encourage comfort and development.
- Created a patient, caring environment by attentively responding to infants' individual needs.
Floater/ Assistant teacher
Gorman Early Learning Center
Durham, North Carolina
06.2021 - 10.2021
- Entrusted with the safety, supervision, and the overall well-being of children throughout the day.
- Supported classroom operations by substituting for teachers when they were absent and maintaining a consistent, engaging learning environment.
- Assisted with classroom coverage by relieving teachers for scheduled breaks and bathroom breaks.
- Supervised children during outdoor activities and encouraged physical development through age-appropriate activities.
Education
High School Diploma -
Southern Durham High School
Durham, NC06-2017
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education
Durham Technical Community College
Durham, NC09-2026
Skills
- Child development
- Classroom management
- Educational planning
- Communication skills
- Conflict resolution
- Behavioral observation
- Team Collaboration
- Health and safety
- First aid training
- Creative lesson design
- Nurturing attitude
Timeline
Infant Teacher
Goddard school
02.2024 - 08.2026
Preschool Teacher's Assistant
Primrose school at hope valley
07.2023 - 02.2024
Infant Teacher
Primrose School of Chapel Hill East
10.2021 - 07.2023
Floater/ Assistant teacher
Gorman Early Learning Center
06.2021 - 10.2021
High School Diploma -
Southern Durham High School
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education
Durham Technical Community College