Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Angela Trafford

Angela Trafford

Island Park,New York

Summary

Engaging and patient professional committed to promoting safe learning environment for all. Detail-oriented and compassionate with extensive experience working in an early childhood setting.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teacher

Little Pebbles Preschool
East Rockaway, N.Y
09.2023 - 06.2024

Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all

  • Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
  • Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
  • Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
  • Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
  • Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
  • Monitored student behavior in the classrooms and on the playgrounds

Teaching Assistant

Little Pebbles Preschool
East Rockaway, N.Y
09.2010 - 06.2023
  • Assisted teachers in creating lesson plans and providing instructional materials.
  • Maintained a safe environment for all students while adhering to school policies and procedures.
  • Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching techniques.
  • Provided one-on-one support to students requiring additional assistance.
  • Preparation of lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, and demonstrations was carried out to support teachers in classroom setup.
  • Supported classroom teacher in managing a diverse classroom of students.
  • Developed instructional materials and visual aids to supplement lesson plans.
  • Implemented classroom rules and procedures to maintain discipline and order.
  • Participated in professional development workshops and training sessions.
  • Provided clerical support to teachers, including photocopying, filing, and organizing instructional resources.
  • Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
  • Monitored student behavior in the classrooms and on the playgrounds

Education

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences

Nassau Community College, Garden City, NY
05-1997

Skills

  • Student Engagement
  • Creative lesson planning
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Classroom Management
  • Interactive teaching and learning
  • Social-emotional learning
  • Child Development
  • Cultural Sensitivity
  • Family involvement
  • Behavior Management
  • Parent-Teacher Communication

Certification

  • CDA for infant and toddlers

Timeline

Teacher - Little Pebbles Preschool
09.2023 - 06.2024
Teaching Assistant - Little Pebbles Preschool
09.2010 - 06.2023
Nassau Community College - Associate of Arts, Liberal Arts And Sciences
Angela Trafford