Alexis Maddox
Sterling Heights,MI
Summary
Seasoned early childhood educator from The Goddard School, adept in creative teaching strategies and exceptional parent-teacher communication. Excelled in fostering social-emotional growth and literacy, enhancing classroom engagement through innovative curriculum planning. Demonstrated proficiency in sensory integration and observational skills, significantly contributing to a nurturing learning environment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Preschool Teacher
The Goddard School For Early Childhood Development
53300 Hayes Rd Macomb, MI 48042 United States
08.2023 - 03.2024
- Assisted and supervised Number children through entire school day.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication regarding their child''s progress, fostering increased parental involvement in the educational process.
- Conducted regular parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress and areas of improvement, encouraging a collaborative approach to education.
- Incorporated play-based learning opportunities into daily routines, allowing students to explore new concepts while developing critical thinking skills through hands-on experiences.
Lead Toddler Teacher
Precious Angels Christian Academy
24475 St. Francis, Clinton Township, Mi 48036
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Created a nurturing classroom environment that supported the social-emotional growth of young learners.
- Promoted early literacy skills through engaging storytime sessions, interactive word games, and letter recognition activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, behavior incidents, and academic progress, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with school policies.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication, resulting in increased involvement in their children''s education.
- Established routines and procedures that promoted a sense of orderliness, predictability, and security for toddlers.
- Increased child engagement with creative lesson plans tailored to individual needs and interests.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers entering the profession, providing guidance on curriculum planning, instructional strategies, and classroom management.
- Contributed to a positive school culture by collaborating effectively with colleagues and administration on various initiatives and projects.
- Implemented effective assessment strategies to monitor student progress and adapt instruction accordingly.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Developed strong rapport with each student by understanding their unique personalities, strengths, challenges, goals.
- Utilized positive reinforcement and encouragement techniques to motivate students, celebrating their achievements and progress.
Cook
KinderCare Learning Centers
13830 19 Mile Rd, Sterling Heights, Mi 48313
11.2022 - 01.2023
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
Lead Preschool Teacher
Krambrooke Children's Center
59025 Van Dyke Rd Washington, MI 48094
02.2022 - 06.2022
- Assisted and supervised Number children through entire school day.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication regarding their child''s progress, fostering increased parental involvement in the educational process.
- Conducted regular parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress and areas of improvement, encouraging a collaborative approach to education.
- Incorporated play-based learning opportunities into daily routines, allowing students to explore new concepts while developing critical thinking skills through hands-on experiences.
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques when addressing behavioral issues, maintaining a respectful and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Utilized books, songs and games to engage students.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Enhanced preschoolers'' learning experiences by incorporating creative and interactive teaching methods in daily lessons.
- Submitted weekly lesson plans.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Supported the social-emotional development of students by implementing lessons on empathy, communication skills, and conflict resolution.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Managed classroom materials efficiently, ensuring availability of necessary resources for daily activities and reducing waste.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop curriculum and share best practices, improving overall classroom effectiveness.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Mentored new educators on effective teaching strategies, contributing to their professional development and success in the classroom.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
Lead Prek Teacher
Kiddie Klub
2897 Crooks Rd Rochester Hills, MI 48309
10.2021 - 01.2022
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Organized extracurricular activities for students, promoting social-emotional growth and fostering a sense of community within the school.
- Implemented creative teaching methods to make lessons more engaging, leading to higher levels of student interest and participation.
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating various learning styles and strategies in lesson planning.
- Collaborated with colleagues on curriculum development and instructional best practices, contributing to a cohesive learning experience for students across grade levels.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Evaluated student progress through ongoing assessments, providing timely feedback and adjusting instruction as needed to ensure mastery of skills.
- Mentored new teachers in the Pre-K program, sharing insights and resources to help them succeed in their roles.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Developed a positive classroom environment by implementing effective classroom management techniques, fostering respect and collaboration among students.
- Continually updated knowledge on early childhood education trends and research findings, applying this information to improve the quality of instruction delivered to students.
Management
Macomb Learning Center
16900 21 Mile Rd. Macomb, Mi 48044
03.2021 - 10.2021
- Led professional growth initiatives for staff members through personalized coaching sessions, peer observations, and ongoing feedback mechanisms.
- Developed comprehensive assessment tools to evaluate student learning outcomes and inform instructional practices.
- Observed teachers and students in classrooms to gather data and improve instruction.
Lead Teacher
Macomb Learning Center
16900 21 Mile Rd. Macomb, Mi 48044
03.2018 - 10.2021
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased student engagement and success.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.
- Worked one-on-one with students and student teachers to increase overall classroom success.
- Implemented assessment tools that monitored student progress throughout the year, allowing for targeted interventions when needed to close achievement gaps.
- Guided student teachers and teaching aides in classroom management, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions.
- Designed lesson plans for teaching staff and worked closely with administration for compliance with state curricula.
- Mentored new teachers on best practices for classroom management and instructional techniques, contributing to their professional growth and effectiveness in the classroom.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
Assistant Teacher
Macomb Learning Center
16900 21 Mile Rd. Macomb, Mi 48044
03.2018 - 10.2021
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Supervised recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal.
- 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.
- 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.
- Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating genuine care for their well-being and academic success.
- Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes.
- Monitored and reported student progress and development, offering mentoring as needed.
- Kept records of student progress for teachers and parents and made notes on behavior, grades, comprehension, and personal growth.
- Established positive relationships with parents through effective communication, fostering parental involvement in their children''s education.
- Worked with teacher to identify and target opportunities for instructional improvements.
- Assisted in implementation of new learning tools, systems and materials.
- Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support focused on student progress.
- Monitored student progress regularly, using assessments to adjust instructional strategies as needed for optimal learning outcomes.
- Increased student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into the curriculum.
- Participated in professional development opportunities, staying informed of best practices for teaching strategies and educational technologies.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular lessons, promoting interdisciplinary learning among students.
- Created visually appealing bulletin boards that showcased student work and reinforced key concepts from lessons.
Education
CDA Infant And Toddler - Early Childhood Studies
Council For Professional Recognition
08.2023
High School Diploma - General
Troy Athens High School
4333 John R Rd Troy, MI 48085 United States06.2016
Skills
- Creative teaching strategies
- Fine motor skills
- Sensory integration
- Early childhood education
- Outdoor learning
- Learning assessment skills
- Parent-teacher communication
- Parent communication
- Nutrition education
- Gross motor skills
- Music and movement
- Health and safety
- Classroom management experience
- Group and individual instruction
- Curriculum planning
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Training in food handling preparation
- Positive reinforcement
- Toileting and feeding
- Observational skills
Timeline
Lead Preschool Teacher
The Goddard School For Early Childhood Development
08.2023 - 03.2024
Lead Toddler Teacher
Precious Angels Christian Academy
01.2023 - 08.2023
Cook
KinderCare Learning Centers
11.2022 - 01.2023
Lead Preschool Teacher
Krambrooke Children's Center
02.2022 - 06.2022
Lead Prek Teacher
Kiddie Klub
10.2021 - 01.2022
Management
Macomb Learning Center
03.2021 - 10.2021
Lead Teacher
Macomb Learning Center
03.2018 - 10.2021
Assistant Teacher
Macomb Learning Center
03.2018 - 10.2021
CDA Infant And Toddler - Early Childhood Studies
Council For Professional Recognition
High School Diploma - General
Troy Athens High School