Aria Michaels
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Creative and energetic Early Childhood Education professional devoted to offering diverse activity plans and experiential learning opportunities to enhance individual development. Friendly, supportive and motivated with strong desire to promote student potential. Offering 5 years of experience with passion for building strong rapport with faculty, students and caregivers.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Teacher
Child Time
Winter Park , Florida
03.2020 - Current
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Applied play-based strategies, including crafts and games, to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Dressed and changed infant and toddler diapers to maintain hygiene.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Communicated with parents through enrollment, tours, newsletters, conferences and direct personal communication.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Enhanced 2-7-year-old students understanding of rules, safety and behavioral guidelines and disciplinary protocols by redesigning and simplifying them.
2 Year Old Teacher
Childtime
Jacksonville, FL
11.2020 - 12.2020
- Developed age-appropriate activities and programs for children 2 years old.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting and toileting.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Continually kept abreast of toy and child-related recalls and safety warnings.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
- Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
Early Head Start
Building Kidz
Orlando, FL
08.2020 - 10.2020
- Reviewed charts and flagged incomplete or inaccurate information.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
- Filed Shot records, milestone testing.
- Assisted with the reception desk
- Made sure all Students shot /Health records were up to date with signatures and release forms.
Teaching Assistant
Sugar N' Spice
Orange Park , FL
07.2019 - 08.2019
- Completed and filed all necessary paperwork for classroom activities, including meal count sheets and attendance logs.
- Assisted teachers with supervision and care of group of 20 children.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development by implementing classroom games and outdoor recreational activities.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Organized classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
- Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Helped teachers recognize learning issues students faced and recommended solutions.
- Assisted lead teachers with lesson plan creation and materials development .
- Documented student progress and communicated with parents to keep informed.
Teaching Asstiant
Kampus Kids
Orange Park , FL
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Assisted teachers with supervision and care of group of 15 children.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Supervised children at parks and on field trips for hands-on lessons about nature and physical environment.
- Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, crayons and glue.
- Participated in professional development opportunities and attended in-services and seminars.
- Offered complete instructional support for students unable to attend regular classes.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, objectives and philosophies.
- Kept abreast of latest information on specific subjects and learning strategies.
Sales Associate
Party City Holdco Inc.
Jacksonville, FL
09.2018 - 10.2018
- Worked alongside retail representatives to boost sales by enhancing product presentations and advertising collateral.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
- Tracked stock using company inventory management software.
- Maintained organized, presentable merchandise to drive continuous sales.
- Educated customers on promotions to enhance sales.
- Liaised with customers and recommended specific products and specials, aligning with individual needs, requirements and specifications.
- Answered customer questions regarding sizing and accessories and explained how to properly care for merchandise.
- Delivered high level of assistance by locating products and checking store system for merchandise at other sites.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Entertainment Buisness
Full Sail University
Orlando, FL12.2021
Skills
- Friendly
- Responsible
- Customer service
- Inventory
- Collaborative Leadership
- Early Childhood Education
- Group and individual instruction
- Team building
- MS Office
- Organization
- First Aid/CPR
- Microsoft applications proficiency
- Problem resolution
- Sales expertise
Certification
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- Staff Credential from Birth -5 years
- CDA
- 45 DCF hours
Timeline
2 Year Old Teacher
Childtime
11.2020 - 12.2020
Early Head Start
Building Kidz
08.2020 - 10.2020
Lead Teacher
Child Time
03.2020 - Current
Teaching Assistant
Sugar N' Spice
07.2019 - 08.2019
Sales Associate
Party City Holdco Inc.
09.2018 - 10.2018
Teaching Asstiant
Kampus Kids
08.2018 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Entertainment Buisness
Full Sail University