Amy Cannon
Louisburg,KS
Summary
Dedicated professional with a proactive approach and quick learning ability. Strong work ethic complemented by effective communication skills. Committed to contributing to team success and achieving organizational objectives.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Para Educator
Spring Hill Early Learning Academy
Spring Hill, KS
08.2024 - Current
- Assists in facilitating the personal, social, and intellectual development of students
- Saw the need so created and maintains a library for teacher, children and classroom use
- Prepares teaching and learning supplies, changing classroom themes bi-weekly, maintaining portfolios and displays
- Demonstrate understanding of procedures and methods of operations, skills, and subject matter
- Look forward to new duties and responsibilities responding quickly to changes in procedures and situations
- Take initiative in seeking new and better methods to complete assignments
- Cooperate well with co-workers, staff, patrons, and students
Toddler 2 Teacher
Wee Workshop Daycare and Preschool
Overland Park, KS
09.2020 - 08.2024
- Created engaging activities to enhance fine motor and gross motor skills
- Diapered and feed students to tend to their basic needs
- Mediated conflicts between students to promote a peaceful classroom environment
- Ensured a safe and conducive learning environment for effective education
- Collaborated with families to create a strong team approach for the betterment of the students
- Tracked and communicated students' progress to parents
Children’s Service Director
Agape’s Grace Kids
Louisburg, KS
06.2019 - 07.2020
- Developed and implemented innovative learning programs tailored to specific age groups
- Collaborated with teaching staff and Management to set and achieve short and long-term goals for the facility
- Monitored and evaluated teaching staff performance to ensure adherence to company standards
- Facilitated communication between teachers, parents, and staff to address child development and progress
- Identified and addressed behavioral and learning challenges in collaboration with teaching staff
- Managed inventory and procurement of teaching materials and supplies
Para Educator
Brougham Elementary
Olathe, KS
07.2010 - 07.2018
- Collaborated with a team of professionals to develop and implement comprehensive action plans
- Facilitated group sessions and provided one-on-one support to students
- Tailored lesson plans to meet the needs of students with emotional and cognitive disabilities
- Documented behaviors, interventions, and results for student progress
- Prepared specific student support plans and materials to promote student independence
- Ensured student safety in classroom and outdoor environments
Para Educator
Blackbob Elementary School
Olathe, KS
06.2007 - 08.2010
- Collaborated with classroom teachers to implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum for a group of 22 students
- Ensured student safety in classroom and outdoor settings
- Implemented modified curriculum to support IEP goals
- Facilitated group sessions and provided individualized support
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes
- Provided personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students
Skills
- Collaborative teamwork
- Reliability and accountability
- Problem-solving expertise
- Organizational proficiency
- Friendly demeanor
- Effective time management
- Multitasking skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Self-starter
- Task prioritization
- Attention to detail
- Children's literature knowledge
- Dewey decimal system proficiency
Timeline
Para Educator
Spring Hill Early Learning Academy
08.2024 - Current
Toddler 2 Teacher
Wee Workshop Daycare and Preschool
09.2020 - 08.2024
Children’s Service Director
Agape’s Grace Kids
06.2019 - 07.2020
Para Educator
Brougham Elementary
07.2010 - 07.2018
Para Educator
Blackbob Elementary School
06.2007 - 08.2010