To obtain a full-time position as a Child Development Specialist I. Where I can fully utilize previous education, skills, and experience to improve the communities.
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
Approximately over 18 years of experience working as a Infant Toddler/ Preschool Associate and Lead Teacher.
Supervised up to 25 children
Creative skills in teaching and getting children involved
Leadership: ability to communicate, motivate, and inspire children/ Adults
Sensitive,caring and professional towards staff, children and their families
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Beanstalk Child Care Programs
04.2024 - Current
Supervise students in and out of classroom, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
Improve classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and logging student progress.
Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
Associate Teacher
SETA Head Start
10.2013 - 03.2023
Promoted a positive classroom environment by fostering respectful, open communication between students and staff.
Encouraged creativity and self-expression among students through various art projects and writing assignments, inspiring confidence in their abilities.
Helped lead teacher set up and manage classroom and outdoor activities.
Developed students'' critical thinking skills by incorporating problem-solving activities in the curriculum.
Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
Watched and documented behaviors for use in identifying areas in need of support.
Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing various teaching methods and strategies tailored to individual learning styles.
Assisted lead teacher in designing engaging lesson plans that catered to diverse learners'' needs and abilities.
Fostered strong relationships with parents through consistent communication about their child''s progress, addressing concerns proactively and working together towards shared goals for student success.
Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
Education
Earned Associate Degree -
American River College
Sacramento, CA
Skills
Patient
Classroom support
Instructional support
Documentation
Accomplishments
Child Development Associate Teacher Permit CPR, AED, and First Aid for Children,
(04/13/2018- 05/01/2023) Infants and Adults (11/09/2018- 11/09/2020)
Certificate Of Achievement American River College Sacramento,CA
Additional Information
Teaching
Plan age appropriate lesson plans weekly
Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental, and social development
Observe and evaluate children’s performance, behavior, social development, and physical health
Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use
Assimilate arriving children to the school environment by greeting them and selecting activities of interest to them
DRDP Documentation and Teacher/Parent Conferences
Follow agency policies and regulations
Create a safe indoor/outdoor environment and kept classroom clean
Keep accurate food program menu, attendance sheets and calculations
Establish and enforce rules for behavior, and procedures for maintaining order
Serve meals in accordance with nutritional guidelines and checked inventory of food, supplies/materials and purchased items
Teach proper eating habits and personal hygiene
Care Providing
Provided care for both adults and children
Maintained records and confidentiality as well as wrote reports
Administer basic first aid and injury reports as needed
Communicated information and referral services
Medication reminders and assist with bill pay
Planned and prepared healthy meals and a safe environment
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