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Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
Languages
Accomplishments
Community Service
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Andrea Rhodes

North Las Vegas,NV

Summary

Dynamic Lead Teacher with a proven track record, recognized for exceptional curriculum development and classroom management. As an expert in child assessment and fostering parent engagement, I create inclusive learning environments that promote growth and creativity, ensuring each child's unique needs are met effectively.

I am currently seeking a position that allows me to serve the community and contribute to the betterment of others' lives.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Teacher of 2-Year-Olds

Bet Yosef Community Center
Las Vegas, Nevada
10.2023 - 06.2025
  • Built a strong learning foundation for the children
  • Purchased materials to create an engaging curriculum for each child
  • Taught crucial life skills
  • Patience, Communication, Literacy, Etc.

Lead Teacher of 2-Year-Olds

Brilliant Child Christian Academy
Las Vegas, Nevada
07.2022 - 09.2023
  • Received an Overall High Rating from the QRIS (Quality Rating and Improvement System in Childhood Education) on teaching performance

Lead Teacher for 2-Year-Olds

Shadow Hills Preschool
Las Vegas, Nevada
05.2021 - 06.2022
  • Diversified the agenda
  • Created fun and innovative activities for the children from day to day
  • Supervised Outside Activities
  • Playground, Classroom Time outdoors, etc.
  • Managed behavioral issues that were displayed by children by coming up with specific lesson plans
  • Difficulty with Focusing, Being Physical with other Children, Temper/Anger Management

Co-Teacher of 2 Year-Olds

Temple Beth Shalom
Las Vegas, Nevada
02.2020 - 03.2021
  • Inputted findings for each child to better understand how to personalize a lesson for them
  • Handled COVID Regulations and Practices
  • Implemented Judaic teachings into the Lesson Plans

Lead Teacher of 2-Year-Olds

Brilliant Child Christian Academy
Las Vegas, Nevada
12.2017 - 02.2020
  • Trained multiple staff members for lead teacher roles
  • Implementing Lesson Plans through Creative Means
  • Singing, Playtime, Reading
  • Evaluated several children to see where they stood developmentally

Pre-School Co-Teacher

Skyview YMCA
Las Vegas, Nevada
04.2013 - 12.2017
  • Created Lesson Plans for each week that highlighted the activities for 5 out of the 7 days
  • Classroom Management
  • Ensured that all things were run effectively and with efficiency
  • Created Bulletin Boards every few weeks
  • Keep up to date on important topics that are being reviewed in class
  • Built up the preschool program

Lead Teacher

Shenker Academy
Las Vegas, Nevada
08.2007 - 04.2012
  • Responsible for overall classroom management
  • Supervise and train assistant teachers
  • Implement teaching strategies and concepts that facilitate learning
  • Create an inclusive environment for children with special needs
  • Plan special events in the classroom
  • Set up classroom and learning centers
  • Assess children for learning abilities
  • Wrote monthly articles in the school newsletter
  • Participated in NAEYC Accreditation
  • Participated in the QRIS (quality rating insurance scale) pilot program
  • Volunteer in school community projects
  • Created journals for artwork and classroom activities
  • Child portfolios: work samples, observations, and anecdotal notes
  • Conducted Field trips
  • Provided efficient Office support
  • Bulletin board displays

Teacher

Creative Kids
Las Vegas, Nevada
11.2002 - 08.2004
  • Classroom management
  • Set up materials in centers
  • Lesson plans
  • Bulletin board displays

Education

Associate of Arts - Visual Design

Fashion Institute of Design And Merchandising
Los Angeles, CA
01.1990

Skills

  • Curriculum development
  • Classroom and behavioral management
  • Child assessment and lesson planning
  • Educational technology integration
  • Parent communication and engagement
  • Creative and inclusive teaching strategies

Affiliations

  • Coach for E-Soccer - Teach children with special needs how to play soccer and interact with their peers.
  • Hope Worldwide - Participate in various community charitable

Certification

  • Participated in NAEYC Accreditation and became accredited in January 2012
  • Certificate in the Preschool Core Curriculum via United Way in May 2015

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual

Accomplishments

  • Awarded Scholarship by Teach of Nevada to attend CSN to attain degree in Early Childhood Education 2010-2012
  • Awarded "Teacher of the Month" in February 2004

Community Service

  • E-Soccer, Coach, 2011, Present, Teach children with special needs how to play soccer and interact with their peers.
  • Hope Worldwide, Participated in various community events for charity

Timeline

Lead Teacher of 2-Year-Olds

Bet Yosef Community Center
10.2023 - 06.2025

Lead Teacher of 2-Year-Olds

Brilliant Child Christian Academy
07.2022 - 09.2023

Lead Teacher for 2-Year-Olds

Shadow Hills Preschool
05.2021 - 06.2022

Co-Teacher of 2 Year-Olds

Temple Beth Shalom
02.2020 - 03.2021

Lead Teacher of 2-Year-Olds

Brilliant Child Christian Academy
12.2017 - 02.2020

Pre-School Co-Teacher

Skyview YMCA
04.2013 - 12.2017

Lead Teacher

Shenker Academy
08.2007 - 04.2012

Teacher

Creative Kids
11.2002 - 08.2004

Associate of Arts - Visual Design

Fashion Institute of Design And Merchandising

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