ABIKALIAH SCARBROUGH
Antioch,CA
Summary
Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Patient and empathetic with background in Early childhood and children's programs. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness preferably in and around children / family base services. I would consider myself a self motivated person with many years of experience in fast-paced, team-based environments. Skilled in training staff and establishing rapport with clients. Results-oriented professional who excels at uncovering client needs, finding solutions and handling objections. One who offers understanding and the knowledge to help clients make appropriate life changing decisions.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Preschool Teacher
OUSD Oakland Unified School District
08.2023 - Current
- Enhanced preschoolers'' learning experiences by incorporating creative and interactive teaching methods in daily lessons.
- Developed individualized lesson plans for each student, resulting in increased academic growth and understanding.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop curriculum and share best practices, improving overall classroom effectiveness.
- Fostered a nurturing and inclusive classroom environment where all students felt comfortable participating and sharing ideas.
- Site Supervisor - Parent -Teacher support / counsel Parents - Life issues referrals
Notary Public
Self Employed
07.2017 - Current
- Administered oath to document signers to obtain affirmation of truth / Loan signing agent
- Checked documents and identifying credentials for all parties
- Update journal with names and dates for permanent record
- Responds promptly to all inquiries from general public / SnapDocs with professionalism and skill
Para -Professional Educator
Oakland Unified School District
01.2012 - 06.2023
- Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery / direct Student support with those that have an IEP
- Prepared learning materials, lesson plans /helped teachers prepare for daily instruction.
- Lead Para -Professional at school / Mentor for New Para 's district wide / Medical School Site Lead
- Substitute teacher, equipped to teach students when teacher is absent
- Boosted classroom engagement by incorporating interactive, hands-on activities into daily lesson plans.
Class B Commercial Driver
A-Para Transit
07.2019 - 01.2020
- Operated bus and navigation equipment in alignment with company safety, DOT and local traffic standards and regulations
- Assist about 20- 30 passengers with difficulties or disabilities to board and exit bus, door to door service daily
- Transported passengers safely between destinations while following prescribed routes
Personal Assistant
Stacy Audriene Hogg
08.2017 - 10.2019
- Coordinated events and worked on community projects for book
- Managed most incoming information in regards to various venues
- Maintained appropriate filing of personal and professional documentation
- Provided coaching, mentoring, and consultation to staff to enhance staff development
Home Care Provider
Richard Scott Marshall
07.2018 - 07.2019
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient home environment
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance when needed
- Performed monthly inventory, cooked and maintained office and food and cleaning supply
- Engaged patient with games, crafts, cooking, music, reading and other activities
Private Nanny
Malaika Hunt
09.2018 - 12.2018
- Maintained safe play environment ,light cooking, cleaning
- Addressed and inform behavioral and learning issues with parents for their infant child
- Identified signs of potential developmental concerns in children and brought them to parents' or guardians' attention
- Engaged one on one with child pleasantly / designed weekly activities
Owner Operator Childcare Provider
Self Employed Services
07.2012 - 08.2017
- Administrative and Marketing responsibilities. Created successful marketing and promotions plans that drove revenue growth
- Developed monthly lessons and activities to promote Children's physical and emotional development
- Program planning for age appropriate curriculum to service 5 to 8 children
- Coordinated all aspects of daycare responsibilities and projected safe fun environment that enriched and empowered infants, toddlers, and school age children
- Managed, hired staff, payroll, billing, training
- Communicated with parents through enrollment, tours, newsletters, conferences and direct personal communication
Executive Administrative Assistant / Support
Oakland Unified School District
01.2012 - 04.2012
- Drafted professional memos, letters and prep/took memos for school meetings with principle's and community to support for David Montes de Oca of Quality Community Schools Development
- Composed many internal memos and external correspondence for senior management David Montes de Oca and reviewed all documentation to eliminate errors
- Performed general office duties, including answering multi-line phones, routing calls and messages and greeting visitors
- Provided two to three times weekly, logistical support for programs, meetings and events, including room reservations, agenda preparation and calendar maintenance
Maintenance Administrator - Network Dispatch Center
AT&T Telecommunication Company
10.1999 - 05.2011
- Provided outstanding customer service
- Maintained compliance with company standards to perform all maintenance activities
- Maintained positive relationships with all customers outside of company and with those within the company(related departments)
- Coordinated projects for development of new quality teams in regards to formatting training manual and measurement for MA's system that was distributed through out the state of California NDC Dispatch centers
- Trained MA's to be more efficient productive dispatch staff
- Handled the responsibility of dispatcher, call center, Managed over 80 calls per day / heavy call volume, multi-tasking, entering important data information, coordinating customer appointments, scheduling service visit appointments
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Services and Management
University of Phoenix
Oakland, CA2009
Skills
- Commitment to quality service / Trained in State base assessments (DRDP)
- Project-Event planning / Classroom-Schedule management
- Relationship / team building - Collaboration / Positive reinforcement
- Lesson / curriculum development / design
- CPR first aid certified / Safety awareness
- Mediation / Conflict resolution certified
- Individual Instruction / student support
- Special Needs Support / Behavior Modification
Certification
- Certified mediator for Conflict Management
- CPR certified
Personal and Professional Development
In 2015 I began taking courses with Landmark worldwide. A company who specializes in offering practical methodology that will help with breakdowns in your personal life, relationships, nearby communities and those that you might encounter in the professional world. Giving me a powerful structure that i know, think, and act upon when needed. In 2016 -2017 I completed the curriculum which included the Landmark Forum, advanced programs such as integrity, communications, and self expression Leadership program. These programs have better me personally and professionally. Landmark worldwide is known by many businesses globally that have and still do use their professional structure in the workforce, just to name a few Mercedes Benz and Panda Express.
References
PERSONAL
Katina Little - contact information 510.778.6819
Yolanda Lane-Smith - contact information 510.221.7525
Tashoni Cooper - contact information 510.282.5326
PROFESSIONAL
Molly Cielinski- Early Childhood Inclusion Specialist Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) contact information 401.523.4977
Morgan Friar-Comprehensive Coordinated Early Intervening Services (CCEIS)/ Speech Language Pathologist- Contact info Morgan.Friar@ousd.org
Richard Marshall- Supervisor for Home Care duties - contact information 415.250.4379
Stacy Hogg- Artist / Book Author / Consultant / Hair Styles Specialist - contact information 818.422.4174
Malikah Hunt- Parent for Nanny - contact information 925.683.7252
Lynette Calvin - Supervisor for OUSD Substitute Office 510.879.8571 /8710
Timeline
Lead Preschool Teacher
OUSD Oakland Unified School District
08.2023 - Current
Class B Commercial Driver
A-Para Transit
07.2019 - 01.2020
Private Nanny
Malaika Hunt
09.2018 - 12.2018
Home Care Provider
Richard Scott Marshall
07.2018 - 07.2019
Personal Assistant
Stacy Audriene Hogg
08.2017 - 10.2019
Notary Public
Self Employed
07.2017 - Current
Owner Operator Childcare Provider
Self Employed Services
07.2012 - 08.2017
Para -Professional Educator
Oakland Unified School District
01.2012 - 06.2023
Executive Administrative Assistant / Support
Oakland Unified School District
01.2012 - 04.2012
Maintenance Administrator - Network Dispatch Center
AT&T Telecommunication Company
10.1999 - 05.2011
Bachelor of Science - Human Services and Management
University of Phoenix
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