April Avery
Augusta,GA
Summary
Compassionate preschool teacher with background in creating engaging, educational, and nurturing environments for early childhood development. Skilled in lesson planning, classroom management, and developmental assessments, fostering growth and learning among diverse student groups. Implemented innovative teaching strategies that enhanced children's social and intellectual growth, contributing to improved classroom dynamics and positive feedback from parents and staff.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Prek Assistant Teacher
Blueridge Preschool Daycare
Evans, Georgia
06.2023 - Current
- Monitored students to observe behavior, enforce rules and maintain safety.
- Helped facilitate indoor and outdoor play, parent-teacher conferences and keeping classroom clean with diligent attention to each support task.
- Integrated technology into lesson plans.
- Organized creative and fun activities, enhancing children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
- Implemented behavior modeling and positive reinforcement into daily routines.
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Monitored student progress to ensure cooperation and growth.
PreK Assistant Teacher
Childcare Network
Evans, Georgia
03.2016 - 05.2023
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Assisted with implementation of approved lesson plans and daily classroom schedule.
- Conducted assessments on the progress of each student and reported results to lead teacher or parents and guardians.
- Helped prepare preschool-aged children for future education by working with groups and individuals in classroom environments.
- Supervised students while they were playing outdoors, ensuring their safety at all times.
- Read stories to children and taught painting, drawing, and crafts.
Mentor Coordinator
Boys and Girls Club
Augusta
03.2015 - 03.2016
- Counseled individuals to help overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
- Maintained accurate records of mentor and mentee matches, activities, and progress reports.
- Advised students on course selection and academic pathways.
- Identified cases of abuse, encouraging students or parents to seek assistance from mental health professionals.
- Planned and conducted orientation programs and group conferences to promote adjustment of individuals to new life experiences.
Education
CDA - Early Childhood Care And Education
Online
Augusta06-2016
High School Diploma -
McCormick High School
McCormick, SC06-2008
Some College (No Degree) - TCC
Augusta Technical College
Augusta, GAAssociate of Science - Early Childhood Care And Education
Augusta Miller Motte
Augusta, GASkills
- Early childhood education
- Small group instruction
- Assessment and evaluation
- Positive reinforcement
- Sensory play
- First aid and CPR
- Parent-teacher communication
- Gross motor skills development
- Storytelling techniques
- Circle time facilitator
- Fine motor skills development
Volunteer
- Elegant Creations : I help out with different events decorating and organizing settings. Yolanda Nelson (706)8363362
- Remax, realtor: For the pass 3 years now I do a sitting service for when they have their customer appreciation banquet.
- Angela Sorapuru-lopez
Timeline
Prek Assistant Teacher
Blueridge Preschool Daycare
06.2023 - Current
PreK Assistant Teacher
Childcare Network
03.2016 - 05.2023
Mentor Coordinator
Boys and Girls Club
03.2015 - 03.2016
CDA - Early Childhood Care And Education
Online
High School Diploma -
McCormick High School
Some College (No Degree) - TCC
Augusta Technical College
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Care And Education
Augusta Miller Motte