Allison Allen
Cedar Hill,TN
Summary
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 5+ years of experience with passion for building strong rapport with faculty, students and caregivers.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Library Clerk
Stokes Brown Public Library
01.2018 - 07.2019
- Assist patrons with locating books, materials, and other items within library
- Supervise onsite computer lab and printer facilities
- Work with students and patrons in the technology department on operating and checking out computers, gaming consoles, controllers, headphones, and portable tablets
- Answer library phones, transfer and operate switchboard
- Maintain facility cleanliness and organization.
- Handled check-in and check-out process of library books and materials at circulation desk.
- Organized library shelves, materials and equipment in clear, alphabetized order.
- Collected fees, fines and donations for balanced library finances.
Sped Assistant/Full Time Subsitute
Jo Byrns Elementary School
01.2020 - 07.2020
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Prek Teacher
Springfield Baptist Church
07.2020 - 03.2024
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Fostered a love of learning among students by maintaining an energetic teaching style and incorporating creative, interactive elements into lessons.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Evaluated student progress through formative and summative assessments, utilizing data-driven methods to inform instructional decisions.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Developed and implemented behavior management systems to maintain a structured and productive learning environment.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Enhanced classroom environment by creating visually appealing bulletin boards and displays, promoting a positive learning atmosphere.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Assisted and supervised 9+ children through entire school day.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
Education
No Degree - Social Work
University of Tennessee At Martin
Martin, TNHigh School Diploma -
Jo Byrns High School
Skills
- Early Childhood Education
- Patience and Empathy
- Curriculum Planning
- Group and individual instruction
- Child Supervision
- Special Needs Support
Timeline
Prek Teacher
Springfield Baptist Church
07.2020 - 03.2024
Sped Assistant/Full Time Subsitute
Jo Byrns Elementary School
01.2020 - 07.2020
Library Clerk
Stokes Brown Public Library
01.2018 - 07.2019
No Degree - Social Work
University of Tennessee At Martin
High School Diploma -
Jo Byrns High School
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