Ahsaiah Millien
Norwalk,Connecticut
Summary
Dynamic educator with experience at Maritime Odyssey Preschool, skilled in behavior redirection and maintaining a safe environment. Successfully enhanced student engagement through individualized instruction and positive reinforcement strategies, fostering academic improvement and emotional well-being. Committed to creating inclusive learning spaces that support diverse needs and promote cooperation among students.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Teacher
Maritime Odyssey Preschool
Norwalk, CT
05.2024 - Current
- Enhanced student development by incorporating interactive activities in the classroom.
- Coordinated supervision of students during meal and transition times.
- Enforced classroom regulations to ensure a safe and supportive environment.
- Generated daily records for reports, meal counts, and attendance.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Assisted lead teacher in providing individualized attention to students, resulting in improved academic performance.
- Cultivated meaningful connections with students through attentive support for their well-being.
- Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to address diverse learning needs of the students in the class.
- Fostered positive and supportive classroom atmosphere, encouraging student participation and confidence.
Teacher's Assistant Intern
Norwalk Housing Authority
Norwalk, CT
02.2022 - Current
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books and materials.
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
Camp Counselor
YMCA
404 Danbury Rd, Wilton, CT 06897
06.2018 - 08.2022
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
- Communicated with parents about campers' activities and reported concerns and suggestions to supervisor.
- Responded to emergency situations by following first-aid guidelines and coordinating with medical personnel for participants requiring medical attention.
- Oversaw and taught campers basic principles to enhance wellbeing and safety measures in nature.
- Supervised camper activities to address behavioral issues and promote fun, safety and inclusivity.
Education
Associate Degree In Education - ECE
Charter Oaks
New BritainHigh School Diploma -
The Academy Of Information Technology
Stamford, CT06.2020
Skills
- Behavior Redirection
- Maintaining Safe Environment
- Special Education
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Special Needs Education
- Stress Management
- First Aid
- Information Protection
- Calm and Patient Demeanor
Certification
- CPR Training - 2 Years
- Friendzy's SEL Training - Lifetime
- Mandated Reporter - Yearly
- Kid's Yoga Instructor - Lifetime
- CDA Certification - 3 Years
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
French
Elementary
Timeline
Assistant Teacher
Maritime Odyssey Preschool
05.2024 - Current
Teacher's Assistant Intern
Norwalk Housing Authority
02.2022 - Current
Camp Counselor
YMCA
06.2018 - 08.2022
Associate Degree In Education - ECE
Charter Oaks
High School Diploma -
The Academy Of Information Technology