Alicia Andrews
Brooklyn
Summary
Positive, nurturing, and patient with a passion for early childhood development and education. Understanding of child development principles and skilled in creating engaging, age-appropriate activities and fostering safe and supportive learning environment. Dedicated to making positive impact on young children's growth, development, and lives.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Children’s Church Teacher Assistant
Volunteer Work
07.2024 - Current
- Planned engaging lessons for diverse age groups in children's ministry.
- Organized and managed classroom materials and resources effectively.
- Mentored junior staff and volunteers in teaching techniques and classroom management.
- Maintained safe environment for children and teachers by upholding church policies.
- Provided childcare services during large-scale church events or trips.
Babysitter
Babysitting Service
Colorado Springs
02.2021 - Current
- Communicated positively with children and guardians
- Maintained a clean and organized environment to ensure the well-being of children under care
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example
- Enhanced children's well-being by providing a safe and nurturing environment
Lead Teacher, Toddler Room
The Learning Experience
Colorado Springs
01.2024 - 06.2025
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities
- Supervised recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal
- Monitored and reported student progress and development, offering mentoring as needed
- Design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes
- Developed strong relationships with families, fostering trust and creating a welcoming atmosphere within the classroom
- Assisted in maintaining a clean, organized, and inviting classroom environment that encouraged exploration and learning
- Improved fine motor skills among toddlers by designing engaging arts and crafts projects
- Encourage use of basic sign language
- Implemented process based learning into the classroom
Co-Op Student
NYC Department of Education
Brooklyn
12.2022 - 06.2023
- Offered tutoring support in various subjects to assist with academic needs of other students
- Ensured safety of more than 20 students in classroom environment
- Advised students on their academic progress and potential outcomes
- Checked that all assignments, exams, and other assessments were graded correctly
- Facilitated accurate grade recording in the school's system
Education
High School Diploma -
High School For Global Citizenship
NY01.2023
Skills
- Activity Planning
- Schedule Management
- Conflict Resolution
- Positive and Professional
- Personable Nature
- Child Supervision
- Cleaning and Sanitizing
- Time Management Skills
- Classroom Management
- Lesson planning
Certification
- Mandated Reporter Training
- Foundation in Health and Safety
- Emergency Preparedness
- Infection Control in Childcare Settings
- Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED
- Prevention and Identification of Brain Injuries
- Preventing Sudden Infant Death
Timeline
Children’s Church Teacher Assistant
Volunteer Work
07.2024 - Current
Lead Teacher, Toddler Room
The Learning Experience
01.2024 - 06.2025
Co-Op Student
NYC Department of Education
12.2022 - 06.2023
Babysitter
Babysitting Service
02.2021 - Current
High School Diploma -
High School For Global Citizenship