Alicia Martin
Stone Mountain,GA
Summary
Early Childhood Educator devoted to successfully preparing children for a full educational career. Committed to teaching students good studying habits at young ages. Attends professional development seminars, faculty meetings and parent-teacher conferences to remain connected to the needs of children and parents. Friendly and energetic teacher with 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.
Creative and energetic Early Childhood Education professional devoted to offering diverse activity plans and experiential learning opportunities to enhance individual development. Friendly, supportive and motivated with strong desire to promote student potential. Offering years of experience with passion for building strong rapport with faculty, students and caregivers.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Teacher
Lutheran Church
01.2024 - Current
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased student engagement and success.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary units of study, fostering a deeper understanding of content across subject areas.
- Designed and executed project-based learning experiences, promoting teamwork, problem-solving skills, and real-world connections for students.
- Used data-driven decision-making processes to analyze student performance trends and adjust instructional practices accordingly, leading to improved outcomes.
Assistant Lead Teacher
Ashford Academy
11.2022 - 12.2023
- Achieved high student satisfaction by providing a supportive and interactive learning environment.
- Boosted students'' confidence and academic success through personalized instruction and feedback.
- Enhanced the overall classroom experience by incorporating hands-on activities and cooperative learning strategies.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues to create a positive learning community.
Georgia Pre K Teacher
Wings Of A Dove Christian Acedemy
02.2022 - 11.2022
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
Paraprofessional
Snapfinger Elementary School
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Instructed small groups of students in basic concepts such as alphabet, shapes and color recognition.
- Encouraged dynamic and pleasant educational environment by promoting both gentle discipline and cooperation.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom.
- Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Reported on student progress, behavior and social skills to parents.
Assistant Teacher
Rainbow Academy Daycare
03.2014 - 04.2021
- Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes, consistently noting successful ideas and identifying areas for improvement.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support to maintain student progress and development.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
- Collaborated with instructor to assist lesson and curriculum planning efforts.
- Supported teacher in instructing core subjects, delivering supplementary lessons and coordinating materials.
- Delivered group teaching in classroom setting and implemented individual student support.
- Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
Summer Camp Counselor
New Life Tabernacle Church
01.2004 - 06.2012
- Organized and guided group activities by leading, coaching and participating with campers.
- Implemented camp activities fostering physical, social and emotional growth.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill and developmental levels.
- Supported children by actively listening and offering encouragement.
- Planned painting, drama productions and ceramics in preparation for rainy days or stormy weather.
Education
High School Diploma -
James Madison High School
Brooklyn, NY05.2007
Skills
- Group and individual instruction
- Progress reporting
- Basic clerical knowledge
- Student records management
- Head Start programs
- Teaching
- Lesson Planning
- Scheduling
- Special Education
- Tutoring
- Teamwork
- Recordkeeping
- Cleaning
- Child Development
- Group Instruction
- Experiential Learning
- Early Childhood Education
- Child Protection
- Child Supervision
- Classroom management
- Mother of 1 child
- Elementary education
Accomplishments
- Coordinated the launch of a reading group.
Certification
- Child Development Associate (CDA) Training - 120 hours Certified
Timeline
Lead Teacher
Lutheran Church
01.2024 - Current
Assistant Lead Teacher
Ashford Academy
11.2022 - 12.2023
Georgia Pre K Teacher
Wings Of A Dove Christian Acedemy
02.2022 - 11.2022
Paraprofessional
Snapfinger Elementary School
08.2021 - 01.2022
Assistant Teacher
Rainbow Academy Daycare
03.2014 - 04.2021
Summer Camp Counselor
New Life Tabernacle Church
01.2004 - 06.2012
High School Diploma -
James Madison High School
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