Alesha Walker
Clever Bee Academy
TOLEDO,OH
12
years of professional experience
Experienced Lead Teacher with a strong background in classroom management, lesson planning, and parent communication. Skilled in creating safe, engaging learning environments and supporting child development through structured routines and positive guidance.
Work History
Lead Teacher
1 Year 1 Month- Planned age-appropriate lessons supporting cognitive, social, and emotional growth.
- Led classroom activities aligned with early childhood curriculum and developmental milestones.
- Mentored assistant teachers on classroom management and caregiving best practices.
- Supervised daily child safety, hygiene routines, and active classroom transitions.
- Maintained accurate child observations, progress notes, and incident documentation.
- Communicated with parents regarding behavior, milestones, and daily classroom updates.
- Organized learning materials, enrichment activities, and classroom setup for engagement.
- Enforced licensing, sanitation, and safety procedures across classroom operations.
Assistant Teacher
1 Year 1 Month- Maintained clean, organized learning spaces by sanitizing toys, surfaces, and shared classroom supplies.
- Collaborated with teaching staff to create supportive environment that encouraged engagement, independence, and learning.
- Ensured a safe and supportive learning environment by enforcing classroom rules and addressing behavioral issues promptly.
- Completed daily reports, meal count sheets, and attendance logs.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
Team Leader
3 Years- Set performance expectations for the team, monitoring progress towards goals and providing constructive feedback as needed.
- Empowered team members by delegating responsibilities according to individual strengths and areas of expertise.
- Managed conflict resolution among team members, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
- Led daily staff assignments to maintain consistent resident support and service coverage.
- Communicated resident needs and schedule changes to enhance team responsiveness and service delivery.
- Reviewed task completion for accuracy and compliance with standards to uphold quality care.
- Facilitated conflict resolution and coached staff to enhance team collaboration.
- Communicated resident needs and schedule changes to improve team responsiveness.
- Set performance expectations for the team, monitored progress towards goals, and provided constructive feedback.
- Supported conflict resolution and staff coaching to strengthen team performance.
- Reinforced service expectations and facility procedures across daily operations.
Lead Teacher
11 Months- Planned age-appropriate lessons promoting early literacy, social skills, and cognitive development.
- Led daily classroom activities, maintaining engaging learning environment aligned with daycare curriculum.
- Supervised assistant teachers, delegating tasks and supporting consistent classroom routines.
- Monitored children's progress, documenting observations and sharing updates with families.
- Implemented classroom safety procedures, ensuring clean, organized, and secure learning space.
Assistant Teacher
8 Months- Supported lead teacher with classroom instruction, guiding small groups through age-appropriate learning activities.
- Reinforced lesson plans by preparing materials, organizing centers, and maintaining smooth daily classroom routines.
- Monitored children during play, meals, and transitions to support safety and consistent supervision.
- Assisted with behavior redirection using positive guidance and developmentally appropriate communication.
Cashier
1 Year 3 Months- Processed cash, credit, debit, and store credit transactions accurately at checkout.
- Scanned merchandise, applied discounts, and issued receipts with consistent attention to detail.
- Handled returns and exchanges while following store policies and customer service standards.
- Balanced cash drawer and resolved register discrepancies at shift close.
Youth Leader
10 Months- Facilitated youth activities promoting engagement, teamwork, and positive development.
- Guided youth through structured lessons, discussions, and recreational events.
- Supervised participants during programs, ensuring safety and respectful behavior.
- Supported daily programming by preparing materials and organizing activity spaces.
Education
Associate of Arts - Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Childcare requirements
Activity planning
Classroom management
Child development
Curriculum development
Parent-teacher communication
Behavior modeling
Conflict resolution
Timeline
Lead Teacher
Clever Bee Academy
10.2025 - CurrentRead More
Assistant Teacher
Clever Bee Academy
09.2024 - 10.2025Read More
Team Leader
Genacross Lutheran Services
08.2021 - 08.2024Read More
Lead Teacher
Dreams of Tomorrow Daycare
04.2019 - 03.2020Read More
Assistant Teacher
Educare Academy & Child Care
02.2018 - 10.2018Read More
Cashier
Forman Mills
06.2015 - 09.2016Read More
Youth Leader
RBC Community Center
08.2014 - 06.2015Read More
City Colleges of Chicago
Associate of Arts from Education
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ACE Tech
High School Diploma
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