Ariana DaSilva
Billerica,Massachusetts
Summary
Knowledgeable Lead Teacher with strong leadership background, excellent program management expertise and devotion to meeting learning needs of each student. Well-organized in planning lessons and activities to diversify instruction and engage students. Analytical problem-solver successful in calmly approaching classroom or student personal problems to devise appropriate interventions and resolve concerns.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Teacher/Front Office Manager
Kiddie Academy
Burlington, MA
03.2016 - Current
- Provided instructional guidance and mentorship to teachers in the development of lesson plans, instructional materials, and assessments.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve student learning outcomes.
- Monitored classroom instruction on a regular basis through observation, feedback, and collaboration with teachers.
- Maintained an open line of communication with administrators regarding curriculum implementation and program initiatives.
- Engaged in collaborative planning sessions with colleagues in order to design effective curricula for various grade levels.
- Coordinated professional development activities for teachers within the department.
- Facilitated meetings with parents and guardians in order to discuss student progress or behavior issues.
- Assisted in resolving conflicts between students, families, and staff members.
- Ensured compliance with state standards by incorporating them into lesson plans.
- Maintained secure and disciplined classroom to provide positive learning environment.
- Completed teacher observations to identify areas for improvement and suggest changes to teaching methods.
- Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
Childcare Assistant Teacher
Rock And Roll Daycare
Cambridge, MA
06.2015 - 02.2016
- Assisted Lead Teacher in planning and implementing age-appropriate activities for children.
- Organized daily classroom routines, including snack time, story time, and outdoor playtime.
- Provided guidance to children on appropriate behavior during class activities.
- Monitored the safety of children at all times while they were playing or engaging in activities.
- Helped with mealtime preparation, clean up and serving meals to the children.
Cashier
Market Basket
Billerica, Massachusetts
07.2010 - 12.2015
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Counted money in cash drawer at the beginning of shift to ensure that amounts were correct and have sufficient change.
- Answered customer inquiries regarding store policies and procedures.
- Conducted price checks for special orders or discounts as requested by customers.
- Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Psychology
University of Massachusetts - Lowell
Lowell, MASome College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education
Middlesex Community College - Bedford
Bedford, MASkills
- Classroom Management
- Behavior Modeling
- Student Records Management
- Lesson development
- Compliance understanding
- Teacher Training
- Childcare requirements
- Lesson Planning
- Child Development
- Staff Development
Certification
- LT I/T
- LT P
- D1
- CPR
- First Aid
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Lead Teacher/Front Office Manager
Kiddie Academy
03.2016 - Current
Childcare Assistant Teacher
Rock And Roll Daycare
06.2015 - 02.2016
Cashier
Market Basket
07.2010 - 12.2015
Some College (No Degree) - Psychology
University of Massachusetts - Lowell
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education
Middlesex Community College - Bedford