Ashawntess Clark
Jacksonville
Summary
Dedicated Preschool Teacher brings high energy, early intervention knowledge and dedication to preschoolers. Focused on planning diverse activities to enrich learning and promote individual growth. Encouraging, upbeat and motivated to positively impact students. Kindhearted loving individual with five years of educational experience. Expert in closely monitoring student safety while providing fun, academic and inclusive environments. Dedicated to effective budgeting and scheduling with extensive training in promoting developmental milestones.
Early childhood education professional prepared for new opportunities in fostering young minds. Background includes designing and implementing developmentally appropriate curriculums that promote cognitive and emotional growth. Valued for team collaboration, adaptability, and results-driven approach. Known for strong communication skills and ability to create engaging learning environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Toddler Teacher
Arlington Kindergarten
07.2023 - Current
- Assisted in maintaining a clean, organized classroom that met required health and safety standards according to state regulations.
- Created a safe, nurturing environment that fostered creativity, curiosity, and exploration among toddlers.
- Led small group activities designed to enhance language skills, fine motor abilities, and problem-solving techniques among toddlers.
- Provided structured daily routines that balanced physical activity, cognitive development, social-emotional growth, and rest periods.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Worked closely with fellow teachers to share ideas, exchange feedback, and collaborate on curriculum planning efforts across classrooms.
Babysitter
Private Care
10.2022 - 03.2023
- Responsibly watched children while parents were out.
- Monitored children's safety and well-being to prevent accidents and falls.
- Cared for children of various ages and assisted with feeding, dressing and daily activities.
- Organized various activities, games, crafts and outings to keep children entertained.
- Communicated with children's parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors and related issues.
- Created safe environment for children by removing hazards and developing appropriate boundaries and rules.
Infant Teacher
Little Treehouse Learning Centers
07.2021 - 10.2021
- Changed diapers, used bibs and monitored behaviors to maintain good hygiene for each child.
- Maintained tidy, clean and safe environments for children.
- Followed safe feeding guidelines and parental requests for breastmilk, formula and solids.
- Helped infants develop communication skills through baby sign language while also promoting positive behaviors and social skills.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Collaborated with parents to develop and maintain strong support networks and build rapport to foster seamless communication.
- Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
VPK Teacher's Assistant
Orange Bloosm Prep
11.2019 - 06.2021
- Supervised students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, gymnasiums and field trips.
- Taught daily life skills and behaviors to students to build practical knowledge.
- Backed up lessons with personal support, small group instruction and hands-on activities.
- Organized classroom spaces to meet students' learning needs and smoothly manage planned activities.
- Planned and supervised games and other recreational activities for students.
- Assisted in preparing lesson materials and bulletin board displays.
- Attended in-services, workshops and seminars.
- Observed student performance and recorded academic and attendance.
- Organized and labeled student materials when setting up classrooms.
- Instructed students on usage and care of equipment to prevent injuries.
- Took class attendance and recorded absences.
- Managed computers in classrooms and laboratories and assisted students with computer use when required.
- Arranged lesson outlines and individual plans according to course syllabus and district requirements.
Education
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Florida State College At Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL08.2024
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Critical Thinking
- Tutoring and Assistance
- Course Material Preparation
- Student Engagement
- Documentation and record keeping
- Curriculum planning
- Child safety procedures
Languages
English
Full Professional
American Sign Language
Professional
Education and Training
true,other
Certification
- Child Development Associate (CDA) - Council for Professional Recognition.
- First Aid Certification
- 45 DCF hours
Timeline
Toddler Teacher
Arlington Kindergarten
07.2023 - Current
Babysitter
Private Care
10.2022 - 03.2023
Infant Teacher
Little Treehouse Learning Centers
07.2021 - 10.2021
VPK Teacher's Assistant
Orange Bloosm Prep
11.2019 - 06.2021
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Florida State College At Jacksonville
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