Alishia Gowens
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
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. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Toddler Room Teacher
Smart Alecks Learning Center
07.2022 - Current
- Enhanced toddler development by implementing age-appropriate activities and play-based learning.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to create a nurturing and safe environment for toddlers, fostering social growth and emotional wellbeing.
- Increased parent satisfaction by maintaining open lines of communication regarding their child''s progress and milestones achieved.
- Developed individualized lesson plans tailored to each child''s needs, ensuring optimal learning outcomes.
- Assessed developmental progress through regular observations, documenting results in detailed reports for parents and administrators.
- Implemented daily routines to promote structure, consistency, and predictability within the classroom setting.
- Supported children''s physical development through indoor and outdoor gross motor activities designed specifically for toddlers.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively using positive discipline techniques, promoting a harmonious atmosphere conducive to learning.
- Promoted language acquisition by incorporating songs, stories, and games into the curriculum focused on vocabulary expansion and proper sentence structure.
- Established partnerships with families through ongoing dialogue about their child''s growth, interests, and accomplishments within the classroom setting.
- Conducted regular safety checks of the classroom environment to ensure compliance with state licensing regulations as well as center policies.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, meal counts, medication administration logs, incident reports, and other required documentation per state guidelines.
- Utilized a variety of teaching methods such as visual aids, hands-on materials, group activities to accommodate diverse learning styles among toddlers.
- Actively participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices related to early childhood education principles for young learners.
- Provided consistent supervision during both structured activities and free play sessions while anticipating possible hazards or conflicts between children in order to maintain safety at all times.
- Led small group instruction focused on key developmental areas such as fine motor skills development or pre-literacy concepts, ensuring each child received individualized attention.
- Contributed to a positive workplace culture within the early learning center by collaborating effectively with colleagues and demonstrating professionalism in all interactions.
Direct Care Worker
Always Best Care Senior Services
08.2015 - Current
- Enhanced patient well-being by providing compassionate and individualized care tailored to their specific needs.
- Reduced instances of patient injury through vigilant monitoring and timely intervention in high-risk situations.
- Fostered strong relationships with patients and their families, promoting open communication lines for better understanding of care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams in designing and implementing personalized care plans, maximizing patient outcomes.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and feeding for improved quality of life.
- Administered medications accurately and promptly, adhering to medication schedules and physician instructions.
- Provided emotional support to patients during difficult times, fostering a sense of trust and psychological wellbeing.
- Delivered exceptional service by prioritizing patient safety while maintaining confidentiality according to HIPAA guidelines.
- Ensured clean and comfortable living environments through diligent housekeeping duties catered towards individual preferences whenever possible.
- Demonstrated empathy and understanding while addressing the diverse cultural, social, emotional, or intellectual needs of each patient.
Preschool Teacher's Assistant
Comfort Zone Childcare
06.2006 - 08.2019
- Maintained tidy and clean classroom consistent with safety and health standards.
- Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
- Engaged and entertained children through recreational and educational activities.
- Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Assisted teacher by developing lesson plans to meet educational goals for each child.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.
- Taught children with creative approaches, methods, and techniques.
- Organized snack time and nap hours.
- Encouraged children to interact with each other and participate in group activities.
- Communicated with parents to inform about child's progress and classroom behavior.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Prepared for lessons by gathering educational materials and setting up equipment.
Clerk Intern
Denpro Dental
03.2013 - 08.2014
- Completed various administrative tasks, such as photocopying, scanning, and faxing documents, increasing overall office efficiency.
Education
High School Diploma -
Swenson Arts And Technology High School
Philadelphia, PA06.2006
Skills
- Early Childhood Education
- Child Safety Procedures
- Client Documentation
- Progress Documentation
- Care Plan Assessment
- Care Plan Management
- First Aid and Safety
- Patient Care
- Behavioral Management
- Organizational skills
- Clinical Quality Program Standards
- Record keeping
Timeline
Toddler Room Teacher
Smart Alecks Learning Center
07.2022 - Current
Direct Care Worker
Always Best Care Senior Services
08.2015 - Current
Clerk Intern
Denpro Dental
03.2013 - 08.2014
Preschool Teacher's Assistant
Comfort Zone Childcare
06.2006 - 08.2019
High School Diploma -
Swenson Arts And Technology High School