Angela Banks
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Passionate kindergarten assistant teacher with a background in fostering supportive and engaging learning environments for young learners. Skilled in classroom management, developing creative lesson plans that accommodate various learning styles, and promoting critical thinking and social skills. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues to enhance curriculum and student experience. Committed to making positive impact on students' early educational journeys by nurturing curiosity, resilience, and a love for learning.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PreK Assistant Teacher
Whiteford Early Learning Academy
Atlanta, USA
09.2018 - 02.2021
- Developed a good rapport with children to cultivate a safe and encouraging classroom atmosphere.
- Supervised students while they were playing outdoors, ensuring their safety at all times.
- Maintained clean, well-kept classroom to encourage children to create, explore and play with confidence.
- Helped prepare preschool-aged children for future education by working with groups and individuals in classroom environments.
- Supervised students outside classroom during recess, lunch and breaks.
- Created a positive learning environment for the students by displaying enthusiasm for teaching.
- Supported lead teacher with daily classroom activities.
- Assisted lead teacher in preparing lesson plans and activities.
- Helped create a safe classroom environment where students feel secure and comfortable.
Lead Infant/ Toddler Teacher
Bright Horizons Children Center
Atlanta, USA
08.2010 - 09.2018
- Implement weekly lesson plans that utilize the domains, which lead to reaching TSG indicators.
- To plan and implement activities that engage all learners.
- Encouraged children's curiosity and exploration through interactive learning activities.
- Fostered open and effective communication with parents regarding their children's development and daily activities.
- Collaborated with other teachers in planning lessons that were tailored to meet the needs of each child.
- Introduced learning activities and imaginative play to teach children to explore.
Kindergarten Paraprofessional
Atlanta Public School System
Atlanta, USA
02.2021 - Current
- Leads phonics and ELA instructions.
- Small group skill-based planning and instruction.
- Progress monitoring for students.
- Lead interventions using the online Lexia Learning Platform.
- Support the development of social skills among kindergarteners through modeling appropriate behaviors.
- Ensured a safe, nurturing environment for kindergarteners by monitoring behavior and intervening when necessary.
- Collaborated closely with the lead teacher to plan engaging lessons and activities.
- Provided support and guidance to students to maintain a fun, learning environment.
- Provided assistance to students during lunchtime, recess, and other school-wide events or activities.
- Collaborated with lead teacher to plan and implement individualized instruction plans for students who needed extra support.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Mercer University
Atlanta, GA05.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Atlanta Technical College
Atlanta, GA05.2020
Diploma - Early Childhood Education
Atlanta Technical College
Atlanta, GA07.2017
Skills
- Mentoring Program
- Work Sampling Online (WSO)
- Associate-level Orton-Gillingham course
- Read Source Training - Reading and Reading Difficulties with Kindergarteners'
- Team collaboration
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
Certification
- Birth Through Kindergarten Teaching Certificate
- Early Childhood Program Admin, Atlanta Technical College, Atlanta, GA
- Child Development Associate Certification, Spelman College, Atlanta, GA
Accomplishments
- 06/01/16, Family Partnership Award, Bright Horizons Children Center
- 05/01/16, Volunteer Work, Atlanta Habitat for Humanity
- 04/01/24, Support Staff Of The Year, Morningside Elementary, Atlanta, GA
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Kindergarten Paraprofessional
Atlanta Public School System
02.2021 - Current
PreK Assistant Teacher
Whiteford Early Learning Academy
09.2018 - 02.2021
Lead Infant/ Toddler Teacher
Bright Horizons Children Center
08.2010 - 09.2018
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Mercer University
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Atlanta Technical College
Diploma - Early Childhood Education
Atlanta Technical College
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