Alexis Simpson
Springfield,MO
Summary
I am an outgoing Senior about to receive my bachelors in Early Childhood Education at Missouri State University, and am currently looking for a job in my career field . I have experience working in multiple child-care settings, including through OACAC, and am currently finishing a semester of student teaching. I had a wonderful experience at OACAC and in the Head Start Program, and would love to return to continue growing in my career and abilities.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Temporary Assistant Teacher
OACAC Head Start
09.2022 - 01.2024
- Maintain state licensing requirements for childcare facilities
- Ensure the safety of children in care by maintaining staff to child ratios, utilizing active supervision, and participating in parent hand-over at the beginning and end of the day
- Provide for the basic needs of children from infancy to age 5 and assist them in gaining independent self-care skills
- Provide for the social-emotional needs of children from infancy to age 5 and assist them in gaining independent social-emotional skills
- Facilitate positive social connections with and between children
- Utilize Conscious Discipline practices in day to day interactions with children
- Lead group times to help provide for the academic needs of children age 3-5
- Assist throughout the building as needed with flexibility in classroom placement
- Maintain a clean environment for children and staff
- Participate in work-days and professional development
- Promoted from substitute to temporary assistant teacher in Fall of 2023
Student Worker
Missouri State University Child Development Center
02.2021 - 07.2023
- Maintain child to staff ratios and ensure state licensing policies are followed at all times
- Provide for the basic needs of children and assist them in gaining independent self-care skills (ex: toileting/diapering, feeding)
- Provide for the social-emotional needs of students and assist them in gaining social-emotional skills
- Have flexibility in serving multiple classrooms as needed
Chief Assistant
Kumon Math and Reading Center of Springfield South
04.2018 - 08.2022
- Assist head instructor with managing other staff, lesson planning, and digital communication with parents of students
- Grade worksheets, answer student questions, provide direct instruction to younger students (ages 3-7), and assist students with daily work
- Assess and correct the oral reading abilities of students
- Create and maintain organizational systems for students past and future worksheets
- Operate K-SIS, a system used to record student achievements
- Clean and maintain the bathroom and main space of the center
- Participate in Zoom conferences with individual students in order to adapt to Covid-19
- Promoted to Early Learning Instructor in August 2018, Oral Reading Assistant in January 2019, and Chief Assistant in January 2020.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Missouri State University
Springfield, MO05.2024
Kickapoo High School
Springfield, MO05.2020
Skills
- Organized and tidy
- Adaptable and quick learner
- Efficient communicator
- Can work well under stress
- Comfortable working independently or in a group
- Patient and calm demeanor
Timeline
Temporary Assistant Teacher
OACAC Head Start
09.2022 - 01.2024
Student Worker
Missouri State University Child Development Center
02.2021 - 07.2023
Chief Assistant
Kumon Math and Reading Center of Springfield South
04.2018 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Missouri State University
Kickapoo High School
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