Alaya Wilson
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Compassionate early childhood educator with experience in special education, behavior support, and working with children from infancy through school age. Dedicated to creating safe, engaging, and inclusive learning environments where every child can grow and succeed.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Lead Teacher
Kinder Academy at Trinity
Philadelphia, PA
11.2025 - Current
- Lead a special education preschool classroom serving children ages 3–5, providing individualized, developmentally appropriate instruction and classroom support.
- Develop and implement age-appropriate lesson plans, sensory-based learning experiences, structured routines, and hands-on activities to support cognitive, social-emotional, communication, and adaptive development.
- Collaborate with Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs), Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs), and other support staff to promote individualized learning and behavioral goals.
- Provide additional supervision and support for the school-age after-care program serving children ages 5–12 following completion of the preschool program.
Lead Teacher - Preschool, Infants & Young Toddlers
Suga Mama’s Daycare & Preschool
Philadelphia, PA
04.2024 - 10.2025
- Provide a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate learning environment for children (ages 6 weeks to 5 years old).
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate lesson plans and activities supporting cognitive, language, social-emotional, and physical development.
- Managed classroom routines, transitions, meals diapering/toileting, rest periods and daily learning activities.
- Maintained regular communication with families regarding children's daily routines, developmental progress, milestones and classroom experiences.
- Followed all health, safety, sanitation, supervision and childcare licensing procedures.
Assistant Director/ Assistant Teacher
Little Learners Literacy Academy
Philadelphia, PA
03.2022 - 01.2024
- Utilized visual support, positive reinforcement, structured transitions, and individualized teaching strategies to support students with varying communication, behavioral, and developmental needs.
- Answered phone calls in between teaching/occupying students.
- Escorted new families around the facility, listing educational backgrounds.
- Expanded interpersonal and professional communication skills through serving customers, working with peers, and following the directions of supervisors and managers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Development And Community Engagement Studies
Temple University, College of Education and Human Development
Philadelphia, PA05.2024
High School Diploma -
CAPA
Philadelphia, PA06.2019
Skills
- CPR/ First Aid Certified
- Child abuse (Act 151) Clearance
- PA State Criminal background (Act 34) Clearance
- PA Department of Education FBI Fingerprints Clearance
- ABA/ Behavior Support
- Lesson Planning
- Classroom Management
- Developmental Assessment
- Family Communication
- Microsoft Office
Certification
- CPR/ First Aid Certified
- Child abuse (Act 151) Clearance
- PA State Criminal background (Act 34) Clearance
- PA Department of Education FBI Fingerprints Clearance
Timeline
Special Education Lead Teacher
Kinder Academy at Trinity
11.2025 - Current
Lead Teacher - Preschool, Infants & Young Toddlers
Suga Mama’s Daycare & Preschool
04.2024 - 10.2025
Assistant Director/ Assistant Teacher
Little Learners Literacy Academy
03.2022 - 01.2024
Bachelor of Science - Human Development And Community Engagement Studies
Temple University, College of Education and Human Development
High School Diploma -
CAPA