A'Layah Green
Elkins Park,Pennsylvania
Summary
Friendly and energetic daycare teacher with 2 years in early childhood education. Motivated to help children develop social, academic and creative abilities to foster well-being and progress. Well-versed in developmental milestones and activities to promote curiosity and engagement. Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Daycare Teacher
True United Learning Center
Philadelphia, PA
06.2018 - 08.2019
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Applied play-based strategies, including crafts and games, to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Developed age-appropriate activities and programs for children 3 to 5 years old.
- Prepared students for Kindergarten by teaching fundamentals of math.
- Communicated openly with children's parents about daily activities and behaviors.
- Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Meticulously sanitized toys and play equipment.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting and toileting.
- Encouraged good behaviors using positive reinforcement methods.
- Consistently enforced disciplinary limits for structured environment conducive to learning.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
- Developed age-appropriate activities and programs for children 3 to 5 years old.
- Maintained safe play environment by emphasizing and maintaining cleanliness and organization.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Organized and engaged in recreational activities such as games and puzzles.
- Incorporated music and play into developmentally appropriate activities.
Daycare Assistant
True United Learning Center
Philadelphia, PA
06.2017 - 05.2018
- Monitored entrances and exits to maintain safety and organized environments.
- Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Restocked supplies and personal hygiene products for use by students.
- Maintained clean, neat and hazard-free areas to protect kids, personnel and families.
- Promoted learning and social development through structured and unstructured playtime.
- Used patience, skill and various behavior modification techniques to maintain order and safety.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Met with parents about daily activities, positive developments and issues.
- Provided lunchtime assistance to monitor children, assist with eating and serve food.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Pre-Medicine
Albright College
Reading, PA05.2022
Spanish
Albright College
Reading, PA05.2022
Skills
- Organized
- Friendly and likeable
- Creative
- People-oriented
- Efficient under pressure
- Conversant in Spanish
- Dependable
- Emotionally supportive
- Detail-oriented
- Time management
Timeline
Daycare Teacher
True United Learning Center
06.2018 - 08.2019
Daycare Assistant
True United Learning Center
06.2017 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Pre-Medicine
Albright College
Spanish
Albright College
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