Angela Akins
St Louis,MO
Summary
Dynamic educator and administrator with a proven track record at Solince and Bright Big Beginnings Daycare, excelling in behavior management and effective communication. Leveraged expertise in helping students with special needs and ensuring student health and safety, resulting in a 30% improvement in classroom efficiency. Skilled in CPR and first aid, demonstrating a commitment to fostering safe learning environments.
Overview
2024
2024
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Solince
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
- Supported special education teachers in implementing accommodations and modifications for students with diverse learning needs.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Implemented behavior management techniques effectively to maintain a structured learning environment conducive to student success.
- Promoted a respectful classroom culture by modeling appropriate behavior and reinforcing positive interactions among peers.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Enhanced classroom efficiency through organizing instructional materials, managing daily schedules, and preparing resources for lessons as needed.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Assisted in the collection and analysis of data on student performance, contributing to ongoing progress monitoring efforts.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop and implement individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Supported school initiatives by participating in professional development opportunities and collaborating with colleagues on best practices for student growth and achievement.
- Assisted teachers in the development of engaging lesson materials aligned with curriculum standards for various subject areas.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
- Facilitated communication between general education and special education staff, promoting effective collaboration on behalf of students'' best interests.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to evaluate student progress and adjust instructional strategies as needed.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
- Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call, and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
Daycare Director
Bright Big Beginnings Daycare
- Ensured safety of children by enforcing strict health and safety guidelines in compliance with state regulations.
- Managed administrative tasks such as record-keeping, billing, and reporting to ensure efficient operation of the daycare center.
- Implemented ongoing professional development opportunities for staff members, improving overall quality of care provided at the facility.
- Enhanced children''s emotional and social development by implementing age-appropriate programs and activities.
- Coordinated special events such as holiday parties or field trips that enriched children''s experiences at the daycare center.
- Streamlined daycare operations through effective scheduling, staff management, and budget control.
- Brought center into full compliance with licensing and safety regulations for fire and disaster preparedness, Department of Public Health codes and USDA nutritional guidelines.
- Increased parent satisfaction by maintaining open communication channels and addressing concerns promptly.
- Promoted a positive learning culture by modeling appropriate behavior management strategies for staff members to emulate.
- Implemented continuous improvement initiatives based on feedback from parents, staff members, licensing agencies, or external consultants.
- Reviewed and updated emergency preparedness procedures regularly to maintain a safe environment for children and staff members.
- Recruited, selected and retained quality administrators, teachers and support staff.
- Maintained a clean, organized, and welcoming environment for children to feel comfortable exploring their surroundings.
- Mentored and trained staff members to provide consistent high-quality care for all children.
- Established partnerships with local schools to facilitate smooth transitions for children entering kindergarten.
Teacher
Apple of My Eye
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
- Enhanced students' critical thinking and problem-solving skills through project-based learning.
- Designed and implemented differentiated instruction strategy to meet diverse learning needs, enhancing educational outcomes.
Nurse Aide
Home Team
- Assisted with daily living activities for patients, ensuring optimal independence and quality of life.
- Assisted patients with mobility issues in areas such as beds, wheelchair usage, and automobile travel.
- Facilitated seamless transitions between shifts by delivering thorough reports on patients'' status at shift handover meetings.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Improved patient mobility by assisting with range-of-motion exercises, ambulation, and transfers.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing exceptional personal care and maintaining a clean living environment.
- Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
- Scheduled and accompanied client to medical appointments.
- Kept accurate records of patients' care, condition, and progress.
- Maintained strict infection control protocols while performing wound care, catheter care, and other medical procedures.
- Promoted patient safety by closely monitoring vitals, reporting abnormal findings to nursing staff, and administering medications as directed.
- Contributed to efficient healthcare team communication through accurate documentation of patient information and regular updates on their progress.
- Maintained and organized patient rooms and communal spaces to minimize environmental and safety hazards.
Teacher
YWCA Headstart
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
- Supported special education teachers in implementing accommodations and modifications for students with diverse learning needs.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Implemented behavior management techniques effectively to maintain a structured learning environment conducive to student success.
- Promoted a respectful classroom culture by modeling appropriate behavior and reinforcing positive interactions among peers.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Enhanced classroom efficiency through organizing instructional materials, managing daily schedules, and preparing resources for lessons as needed.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Assisted in the collection and analysis of data on student performance, contributing to ongoing progress monitoring efforts.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop and implement individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Supported school initiatives by participating in professional development opportunities and collaborating with colleagues on best practices for student growth and achievement.
- Assisted teachers in the development of engaging lesson materials aligned with curriculum standards for various subject areas.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
- Facilitated communication between general education and special education staff, promoting effective collaboration on behalf of students'' best interests.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to evaluate student progress and adjust instructional strategies as needed.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
- Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call, and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
Daycare Director
Bridge Academy
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Ensured safety of children by enforcing strict health and safety guidelines in compliance with state regulations.
- Managed administrative tasks such as record-keeping, billing, and reporting to ensure efficient operation of the daycare center.
- Implemented ongoing professional development opportunities for staff members, improving overall quality of care provided at the facility.
- Enhanced children''s emotional and social development by implementing age-appropriate programs and activities.
- Brought center into full compliance with licensing and safety regulations for fire and disaster preparedness, Department of Public Health codes and USDA nutritional guidelines.
- Coordinated special events such as holiday parties or field trips that enriched children''s experiences at the daycare center.
- Streamlined daycare operations through effective scheduling, staff management, and budget control.
- Increased parent satisfaction by maintaining open communication channels and addressing concerns promptly.
- Promoted a positive learning culture by modeling appropriate behavior management strategies for staff members to emulate.
- Implemented continuous improvement initiatives based on feedback from parents, staff members, licensing agencies, or external consultants.
- Reviewed and updated emergency preparedness procedures regularly to maintain a safe environment for children and staff members.
- Recruited, selected and retained quality administrators, teachers and support staff.
Education
Associate Early Childhood Care And Education - Early Childhood Care And Education
Florissant Valley Community
Saint Louis MO05.2009
Skills
- Behavior management
- Effective communication
- Helping students with special needs
- Small group and individual assistance
- Teacher support
- Patient
- Classroom support
- CPR and first aid
- Classroom management
- Student health and safety
Timeline
Daycare Director
Bridge Academy
07.2022 - 07.2023
Paraprofessional
Solince
Daycare Director
Bright Big Beginnings Daycare
Teacher
Apple of My Eye
Nurse Aide
Home Team
Teacher
YWCA Headstart
Associate Early Childhood Care And Education - Early Childhood Care And Education
Florissant Valley Community