Adria Crawford
STEM Pre-K Teacher
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Early educator passionate about helping children complete tasks and learn new concepts. Skilled at evaluating student progression and adapting lesson plans to facilitate learning and growth. Caring and compassionate with students from diverse backgrounds and with different learning styles.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Assistant Teacher
IUPUI Center for Young Children
06.2017 - Current
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Supervised recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Ensured a safe and supportive learning environment by enforcing classroom rules and addressing behavioral issues promptly.
- Supported lead teacher in organizing field trips, enhancing real-world connections to classroom content for increased understanding.
- Planned, prepared and presented group assignments to encourage collaboration.
- Enhanced students'' critical thinking skills through problem-solving exercises and open-ended questions.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes.
- Monitored and reported student progress and development, offering mentoring as needed.
- Worked with teacher to identify and target opportunities for instructional improvements.
Classroom Assistant
IUPUI Center for Young Children
09.2010 - 06.2017
- Manage children age 2
- Assist lead teacher in conducting increased learning experience for students in assigned area
- Discuss assigned duties with the lead teacher in order to coordinate instructional efforts
- Tutor and assist students independently or in small groups in order to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by the teacher
- Reinforce and follow-up learning activities
- Supervise students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips
- Maintain discipline of students in the absence of the teacher
- Maintain a neat and arranged classroom environment
- Organize and label materials, and display students' work in a manner appropriate for their eye levels and perceptual skills
- Enforce administration rules and regulations governing the students
- Type, file, and duplicate materials
- Use computers, audiovisual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
Camp Counselor
J.T.V. Hill Center
05.2009 - 07.2009
- Managed children ages 6-12
- Designed and planned camp activities to be conducted for the children-implemented the daily schedule, directed and supervised children in spontaneous/planned activities
- Instructed the campers regarding outdoor activities such as, various sport games and water play
- Enforce administration rules and regulations governing the children.
Camp Counselor
J.T.V. Hill Center
05.2008 - 07.2008
- Managed children ages 6-12
- Designed and planned camp activities to be conducted for the children-implemented the daily schedule, directed and supervised children in spontaneous/planned activities
- Instructed the campers regarding outdoor activities such as, various sport games and water play
- Enforce administration rules and regulations governing the children.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Ivy Tech Community College
Indianapolis, IN 08.2022 - Current
Child Development Associate Credential - Early Childhood Education
Southeast Community Services
Indianapolis, IN12.2023
Skills
- Giving compassionate care and monitoring well being of the children
- Supervising and directing children
- Behavior Modeling
- Skilled in managing classroom activities
- Demonstrated ability to communicate to students and parents in a positive manner
- Substantial knowledge of child growth/development and behavior characteristics
- Computer-MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Problem-Solving
- Relationship Building
- Team Collaboration
Seeking Position
Multi-age Lead Teacher
Child Care Expertise
- Highly skilled in supervising and interacting with children positively
- Well versed in providing affection and safety to children
- Able to prepare hygienic meals
- Adept at directing children in eating, resting and personal cleanliness
- Proven record of handling private issues properly
- Demonstrated ability to provide proper direction of children in their daily routine
- Knowledge of setting proper limits and boundaries with families
- Experience working with special needs children
Professional Aspiration
To obtain a position as Lead Pre-K Educator to create a fun, effective, and healthy classroom environment. I am a student-focused and dedicated individual with 10+ years experience in providing supportive assistance to students and families. I am confident that although the position will offer a variety of challenges and responsibilities where my skills and continual growth can be fully utilized.
References
- Ann Lekse, Senior Administrative Secretary, alekse@iupui.edu, 317.274.6917 (Office), 317.243.8343 (Cell)
- Connie Gassner, CDA Professor, connie.gassner@yahoo.com, 317.341.2801 (Cell)
- Rachael Grissom, Coordinator Non Formal CDA Project, rgrissom@inaeyc.org 317.275.3505 (direct line)
- Kristi Porter, Mortgage Loan Originator, kporter@annie-mac.com, 317.379.3026 (Cell)
Quote
Success is not final; failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.
Winston S. Churchill
Certification
- Early Childhood Educator, IUI Center for Young Children - 2010- current
- Childhood Development Associate Credential- October 2023 - January 2024
Watching movies, going on walks, picnics, reading, painting
These are activities I enjoy doing in my spare time alone, with my family, and even in the classroom with my students. Painting is so soothing and calming just as taking a walk. Reading is so fun especially children's stories a couple of my favorite series have been Dragons Love Tacos and The Creepy Series (Creepy Carrot, Creepy Underwear, and Creepy Crayon). Family Nights are very popular at our home and I am often surprised at the movie choices my twins and toddler choose.
Timeline
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Ivy Tech Community College
08.2022 - Current
Assistant Teacher
IUPUI Center for Young Children
06.2017 - Current
Classroom Assistant
IUPUI Center for Young Children
09.2010 - 06.2017
Camp Counselor
J.T.V. Hill Center
05.2009 - 07.2009
Camp Counselor
J.T.V. Hill Center
05.2008 - 07.2008
Child Development Associate Credential - Early Childhood Education
Southeast Community Services
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