April Washington
MESQUITE,TX
Summary
Dynamic Pre K Teacher from American Care Academy, adept in leveraging group and individual instruction techniques and cultural sensitivity to foster language development and academic growth. Excelled in creating engaging curriculums and building strong relationships with students and parents, significantly enhancing learning environments. Skilled in progress reporting and utilizing technology to enrich education. Trained professional attentive to children's needs and experienced in working with different ages. Dependable in following good safety practices, facility requirements and parent wishes. Cares about student wellbeing and growth.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Pre K Teacher
American Care Academy
Dallas, TX
01.2025 - Current
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Observed children for signs of illness, injury, emotional disturbance, learning disorders, and speech problems.
- Utilized technology tools such as smart boards or tablets for teaching purposes.
- Distributed quarterly progress assessments and milestone reports to each parent.
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss students' progress and areas requiring improvement.
- Created and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum addressing learning styles.
- Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
- Observed children to record development.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Managed classroom materials and resources effectively to maximize instructional time.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Promoted language acquisition through storytelling or interactive play activities.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan and execute field trips and special events.
Education
Early Childhood Care And Education
Eastfield College
Mesquite, TXSkills
- Group and individual instruction
- 0-5 instruction
- Cultural sensitivity
- Progress reporting
- Parent-teacher communication
- Language development
- Curriculum planning
- Patience and empathy
- Motor skill development
- Gross motor skills
- Social-emotional learning
- Special needs support
- Early childhood education
- Child supervision
- Music and movement
- Science exploration
- Health and safety
- Child development
- Artistic expression
Certification
CDA
Timeline
Pre K Teacher
American Care Academy
01.2025 - Current
Early Childhood Care And Education
Eastfield College
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