April Riley
Canton,MS
Summary
Dedicated professional with passion for working with children at multiple grade level. Focused teacher with exceptional knowledge of early childhood teaching an instruction. Experienced in co-facilitating and working with diverse populations. Accomplished in building long-lasting relationships with students, parents and colleagues.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Teaching Assistant
Madison Avenue Elementary Lower
Madison, MS
07.2022 - Current
- Lead class with help from a teacher
- Help set up classroom for lessons
- work with students to make sure they understand
- watch and report the progress students make
- Supports the teacher and help with reading, writing and learning activities
Preschool Teacher
Assisi Early Learning Center
Madison, MS
12.2001 - 07.2022
- Manage a classroom of 13 students establishing safe indoors and outdoors play environment for toddler aged children
- Organize and lead activities to promote physical, mental, and social development
- Teach children foundational skills, such as colors, shapes, and letters, to prepare them to successfully transition to kindergarten
- Create and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum addressing all learning styles.
- Develop professional relations with parents
- Implement hands-on play such as games and crafts for experiential learning
- Guide students through developmental milestones such as successful potty-training and personal hygiene
Education
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
The University of Arizona Global Campus
Chandler, AZ01-2019
Skills
- Behavior Management
- Student and parent relations
- Material Preparation
- Relationship Building
- Study Skills Development
- Creating Visual Displays
- CPR and First Aid
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Setting up activities
- Behavior redirection
- Calm and Patient Demeanor
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Maintaining safe environments
- Team building
- Social Skills Development
Timeline
Teaching Assistant
Madison Avenue Elementary Lower
07.2022 - Current
Preschool Teacher
Assisi Early Learning Center
12.2001 - 07.2022
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
The University of Arizona Global Campus