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Aquanetta Bismillah

Las Vegas,NV

Summary

To be an advocate for children and their families, by evaluating and assuring their safety, care, and daily needs are being met. I have a strong desire to provide resources and referrals to families as well as agencies that are involved with the daily care of children.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Center Director

Acelero Learning Clark County
08.2020 - Current
  • Strengthened community ties to support and grow center activities.
  • Promoted positive company image and established reputation as provider of choice for educational programs in greater community.
  • Increased staff productivity with regular training sessions, clear expectations, and constructive feedback.
  • Led team of educators in creating innovative curriculum that aligned with state standards and promoted student success.
  • Oversaw daily operations, streamlining processes for increased efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Kept facility in compliance with all applicable standards and laws.
  • Fostered caring and safe environment for children and parents.
  • Fostered an inclusive culture within the center by promoting diversity awareness among staff members and addressing any discriminatory behaviors swiftly.
  • Evaluated staff performance regularly through observations, providing actionable feedback that led to professional growth.
  • Advocated for educational programs that addressed unique needs of the community, leading to more relevant offerings at the center.
  • Implemented data-driven decision making to improve overall center performance in key areas.
  • Organized special events such as open houses or workshops to showcase center achievements while engaging parents in their children''s education.
  • Achieved accreditation requirements by ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.
  • Optimized enrollment processes to attract diverse student populations and meet target numbers consistently.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment by fostering collaboration among staff members and addressing conflicts professionally.

Teacher

Acelero Learning Clark County
10.2016 - 08.2020
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
  • Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
  • Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
  • Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
  • Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
  • Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.

Classroom Teacher/ Interim Site Supervisor

Casa Blanca Home of Neighborly Services Head Start
09.2007 - 06.2016
  • Prepare appropriate activities for children 3-5 years of age through the Head Start Framework and Preschool Foundation Framework,
  • perform assessments using DRDP-R assessment tool,
  • conduct anecdotal observation,
  • create and maintain child portfolios maintain children's educational files, track monthly attendance, track parent In-kind hours
  • , maintain Individualized Learning Plans, conduct home visits, conferences, participated in I.E.P meetings, worked with Speech Pathologist/ Mental Health Therapist to meet the needs of the children,
  • promote parent involvement in the program, conducted parent meetings/ trainings,
  • conduct health screenings, Input data into the Child Plus Data Base.
  • Trained new team members on site policies and procedures.
  • Oversaw personnel safety and efforts at work site.
  • Developed work schedules for team members to maximize shift coverage.
  • Provided clear communication to team members regarding goals, expectations, and individual responsibilities within the project scope.

Home visitor

Casa Blanca Home of Neighborly Services Head Start
09.2006 - 06.2007
  • Prepare appropriate activities for children 3-5 years of age, in the home collaboratively with the parents
  • Performed assessments using DRDP-R assessment tool, observation, maintain education component children's files, maintain Individualized Learning Plans,
  • Established Family Partnerships, conferences, promote parent involvement in the program , provide resources and material for families in their homes,
  • conduct health and safety checks in the homes, schedule dental, hearing, vision, height/weight screenings for children in the program.

Temporary Teacher

Casa Blanca Home of Neighborly Services Head Start
09.2005 - 06.2006
  • Prepare appropriate activities for children 3-5 years of age, perform assessments using DRDP-R assessment tool, observation, maintain children's files, track monthly attendance, track parent In-kind hours, maintain Individualized Learning Plans, conduct home visits, conferences, promote parent involvement in the program, provide resources/ material for families in their homes, create family partnership agreements, conduct health and safety checks in the homes, schedule dental, hearing, vision, height/weight screenings for children in the program.

Lead Teacher/ Assistant Program Manager

Carolyn E. Wylie Center
02.1998 - 06.2005
  • Prepare age appropriate program to meet the needs for children with and with out special needs, and mental health, attend I.E.P, IFSP and mental health meetings, perform assessments using the Michigan assessment tool, wrote progress reports for various school districts, Inland Regional Centers, and California Mental Health Agencies
  • I supervised the assistant teachers, filled in as Program Manger when needed, made sure the school was following licensing regulations, interacted with parents, counselor, speech therapist, and occupational therapist.

Teacher Assistant/Floater

Tender Care Children’s Center
11.1997 - 02.1998
  • Assist the teacher in the classroom by preparing planned activities, transport School Age children to and from school, and relieve the teachers for breaks and planning time
  • Assist with the daily operation of the center according to the licensing regulations.

Teacher Assistant/Floater

The Growing Place
06.1996 - 11.1997
  • Assist classroom teacher with planned activities, interact with the children 6 weeks to 11 years of age, relieve teachers for breaks and planning time, Assist with the daily operation of the center according to the licensing regulations.

Education

BA. Liberal Studies/Human- Child Development -

California Baptist University
08.2006

AA Early Childhood Studies -

Riverside Community College
06.1999

Skills

  • Parent Communication
  • Training and coaching
  • Classroom Supervision
  • Team Development
  • Facility Management
  • Staff evaluations
  • Recordkeeping requirements
  • Program Management
  • Emergency First Aid
  • Licensing management
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Customer Service
  • Problem-Solving
  • Time Management
  • Excellent Communication
  • Team Collaboration
  • Team Leadership
  • Active Listening
  • Effective Communication
  • Relationship Building

Awards

  • 06/95, Who's Who All American Academic Award
  • 03/05, Provost List at California Baptist University
  • 06/05, Who's Who All American Award College at California Baptist University

References


  • Dolores Jones, (951) 602-1157
  • Akiya Williams (951) 216-1699
  • Lynn Bledsoe (702) 756-3954

Training

  • 08/23/2010, 30, High Scope Curriculum Training
  • 05/10/2010, Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale-ECERS
  • 06/12/2010, Teacher Training on the DRDP PS
  • 01/21/2009, 01/23/2009, 21, Instruction on The Creative Curriculum for Preschool

Certification

CLASS Reliability

FLIP IT Train the Trainer

Teaching Strategies Reliability

LIONS leadership Cohort

Active Supervision & Bystander trainer

Timeline

Center Director

Acelero Learning Clark County
08.2020 - Current

Teacher

Acelero Learning Clark County
10.2016 - 08.2020

Classroom Teacher/ Interim Site Supervisor

Casa Blanca Home of Neighborly Services Head Start
09.2007 - 06.2016

Home visitor

Casa Blanca Home of Neighborly Services Head Start
09.2006 - 06.2007

Temporary Teacher

Casa Blanca Home of Neighborly Services Head Start
09.2005 - 06.2006

Lead Teacher/ Assistant Program Manager

Carolyn E. Wylie Center
02.1998 - 06.2005

Teacher Assistant/Floater

Tender Care Children’s Center
11.1997 - 02.1998

Teacher Assistant/Floater

The Growing Place
06.1996 - 11.1997

AA Early Childhood Studies -

Riverside Community College

BA. Liberal Studies/Human- Child Development -

California Baptist University

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