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Alyssa Rakowski

Shelton,CT

Summary

Early Childhood Specialist with extensive experience at Cottontails Childcare and Learning Center, skilled in curriculum planning and effective communication. Successfully supported NAEYC accreditation efforts and enhanced classroom performance through innovative lesson designs. Committed to fostering inclusive environments and promoting child development through tailored educational strategies.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Early Childhood Specialist

Cottontails Childcare and Learning Center
01.2024 - Current
  • Acted as a part-time support person for the center as they underwent NAEYC accreditation
  • Supported administration in understanding and implementing NAEYC standards in order to apply for accreditation
  • Observed and assessed classroom activities to verify conformity with quality standards.
  • Attended professional meetings and conferences to maintain and improve professional competence.
  • Stayed current on guidelines to maintain compliant program operations.

Early Childhood Educator

Cottontails Childcare and Learning Center
01.2020 - 06.2023
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
  • Supported children with special needs, creating customized learning strategies to accommodate various abilities.
  • Fostered creativity in the classroom through art projects, dramatic play, storytelling exercises, and other imaginative pursuits.
  • Contributed to staff meetings and professional learning communities, sharing insights and strategies for continuous improvement of teaching practices.
  • Cultivated a safe and inclusive classroom environment that fostered respect, empathy, and cultural awareness among students.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Strengthened parent-teacher relationships through consistent communication, increasing parental involvement in the educational process.

Early Childhood Educator Assistant

Hinesville Childcare Learning Center
01.2019 - 01.2020
  • Assisted lead teacher in developing and implementing comprehensive lesson plans, resulting in improved overall classroom performance.
  • Enhanced children''s learning experiences by incorporating engaging play activities and age-appropriate educational materials.
  • Managed daily routines efficiently, ensuring smooth transitions between different activities throughout the day without any loss of instructional time.
  • Improved student behavior by promoting positive reinforcement strategies and clear communication of expectations.

Preschool Teacher

Little Angels Childcare Center
01.2015 - 01.2019
  • Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
  • Evaluated student performance regularly through observation, assessment tools, and parent-teacher conferences to ensure academic growth was being achieved consistently across all areas of development.
  • Maintained accurate records of each child''s progress throughout the year using various documentation methods such as portfolios or tracking sheets.
  • Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
  • Improved student behavior by implementing effective classroom management strategies and establishing clear expectations for conduct.

Preschool Teacher

Little Steps Daycare
01.2014 - 01.2015
  • Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
  • Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
  • Communicated with parents to inform about child's progress and classroom behavior.
  • Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop strategies for promoting inclusive educational practices within the classroom.

Early Childhood Educator Assistant

Cottontails Childcare and Learning Center
01.2011 - 01.2015
  • Organized creative arts projects for students to enhance their fine motor skills and self-expression abilities.
  • Developed strong classroom management skills, maintaining an orderly and focused learning environment for all students.
  • Created a nurturing and safe environment for children to grow emotionally, socially, and academically.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Child Development

Charter Oak State College
New Britain, CT
08-2022

No Degree - Education

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC
08-2013

Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education

American Public University
Charles Town, WV
08-2020

Skills

  • Child development
  • Curriculum planning
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Observation and documentation
  • Classroom management
  • Educational improvements
  • Developmental assessments
  • Effective communication

Certification

Currently working towards Connecticut State Teacher Certification Endorsement 112

Timeline

Early Childhood Specialist

Cottontails Childcare and Learning Center
01.2024 - Current

Early Childhood Educator

Cottontails Childcare and Learning Center
01.2020 - 06.2023

Early Childhood Educator Assistant

Hinesville Childcare Learning Center
01.2019 - 01.2020

Preschool Teacher

Little Angels Childcare Center
01.2015 - 01.2019

Preschool Teacher

Little Steps Daycare
01.2014 - 01.2015

Early Childhood Educator Assistant

Cottontails Childcare and Learning Center
01.2011 - 01.2015

Bachelor of Science - Child Development

Charter Oak State College

No Degree - Education

East Carolina University

Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education

American Public University

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