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Aminata Fofana

Kennesaw,GA

Summary

Dynamic educator with experience at The Quadrilingual Academy, excelling in lesson planning and classroom management. Proven ability to foster positive relationships with students and parents, while implementing creative teaching strategies that enhance early childhood development. Recognized for achieving exceptional student engagement and growth through effective communication and behavioral assessment techniques.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Teacher

The Quadrilingual Academy
Smyrna, GA
08.2024 - Current
  • Conquered challenges of working with highly diverse student population to attain exceptional student achievement.
  • Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
  • Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
  • Remained calm and patient in student interactions to support individual growth and development.
  • Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
  • Attended meetings with parents and guardians regarding their child's progress in school.
  • Managed classroom environments to ensure a safe and productive learning experience.
  • Organized behavior management strategies including positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Encouraged positive behavior with rewards and incentives.

Caregiver

Individual Family
Atlanta, GA
03.2022 - Current
  • Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
  • Developed lasting, professional relationships with families by encouraging open communication and positive feedback.
  • Transported children to and from school, appointments, and recreational activities.
  • Aided with bathing, dressing, teeth brushing, and diapering to promote healthy personal hygiene and oral health.
  • Conducted nightly routines, including bathing, story-time, and ensuring children were ready for bed.
  • Created nurturing, safe environments to promote emotional, social, and intellectual growth.
  • Minimized TV and mobile device time by engaging children with games and physical books.

Floater Teacher

The Qadrilingual Academy
Smyrna, GA
08.2021 - Current
  • Implemented conflict resolution strategies to manage student disputes.
  • Monitored student behavior and reinforced rules to support order.
  • Created an engaging learning environment for students of all ages.
  • Enforced classroom routines to keep students on schedule and operating at consistent level.
  • Communicated effectively with parents about student progress and concerns.
  • Aided food service by preparing healthy meals and snacks, washing dishes and cleaning tables.
  • Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
  • Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.

Bilingual Customer Service Representative

American Express, AMEX
Sandy, UT
01.2019 - 05.2020
  • Identified and analyzed multilingual customer needs to drive high satisfaction, growth and retention of business.
  • Processed customer account changes with proprietary software.
  • Communicated effectively with other departments throughout the organization to ensure seamless service delivery.
  • Coordinated with internal teams to ensure timely and successful delivery of solutions according to client needs.
  • Prepared and evaluated CRM reports to identify problems and areas for improvement.
  • Monitored incoming emails from customers seeking support or advice.
  • Audited customer account information to identify issues and develop solutions.
  • Maintained a friendly yet professional demeanor during all interactions with customers.
  • Delivered fast, friendly and knowledgeable service for routine questions and service complaints.

Education

TCD - Early Childhood Care And Education

Chattahoochee Technical College
Marietta, GA
05-2025

TCC - Early Childhood Care And Education

Chattahoochee Technical College
Marietta, GA
05-2024

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Collin County Community College
Plano, TX
05-2004

Skills

  • Lesson planning
  • Classroom management
  • Early childhood development
  • Behavioral assessment
  • Parent communication
  • Creative teaching strategies

Affiliations

  • Cooking, crafting, event planning, yoga

Languages

English
Professional
French
Native/ Bilingual

Accomplishments

  • Academic Honoree Fall 2024
  • 4.0 GPA

Certification

  • Certification in adult and pediatric CPR/AED-BL – 10/20/2023- 10/19/2025

Timeline

Assistant Teacher

The Quadrilingual Academy
08.2024 - Current

Caregiver

Individual Family
03.2022 - Current

Floater Teacher

The Qadrilingual Academy
08.2021 - Current

Bilingual Customer Service Representative

American Express, AMEX
01.2019 - 05.2020

TCD - Early Childhood Care And Education

Chattahoochee Technical College

TCC - Early Childhood Care And Education

Chattahoochee Technical College

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Collin County Community College
Aminata Fofana