Amanda Connelley
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. Trained in CPR, First Aid, Medication Administration, and Behavior Management.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Teacher
CDI Head Start
11.2023 - Current
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Assisted and supervised 17 children through entire school day.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
Pet Sitter
Trails End Pet Sitting
07.2020 - Current
- Exercised animals regularly with walks and rigorous play activities.
- Gave animals proper attention to promote secure environment in owner's absence.
- Managed pet safety and wellness in owners' absence by securing yard gates and removing items that could make pets sick.
- Communicated professionally with pet owners via phone, email, and text.
Insurance Producer
Cross, Wood, and Wynkoop Insurance Agency
06.2018 - 11.2023
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
College of Southern Maryland
La Plata, MD01-2027
CDA - Child Development Associates -
ProSolutions
05-2024
Associate of Applied Science - Human Services
College of Southern Maryland
05-2015
Skills
- Behavior management
- Social skill building
- Student records management
- Excellent classroom management
- Skilled Observation Recording
- Special needs support
- Classroom organization
- First Aid CPR Certified
- Medication Administration Trained
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
CDI Head Start
11.2023 - Current
Pet Sitter
Trails End Pet Sitting
07.2020 - Current
Insurance Producer
Cross, Wood, and Wynkoop Insurance Agency
06.2018 - 11.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
College of Southern Maryland
CDA - Child Development Associates -
ProSolutions
Associate of Applied Science - Human Services
College of Southern Maryland