ATRICE COLEMAN
Baltimore,Maryland
Summary
Strong skills in reviewing materials with students one-on-one or in small groups to reinforce lessons presented by teachers. Well-qualified Detailed understanding of the requirements for standardized testing. Expert at retaining students' interest through engaging teaching methods, one-on-one attention, and a positive attitude. Personable Teacher's Aide with experience motivating students to meet and exceed academic and personal objectives. By managing quality-driven training programs, an expert training officer has been successful in increasing employee performance and improving policy understanding.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher Assistant
Baltimore City Public Schools Professional Development Center
Baltimore, MD
09.2022 - 04.2023
- Communicate with native English teachers who have years of experience.
- Collaborated with the teacher to plan and implement lessons that were aligned with the school's curriculum, goals, objectives, and philosophies.
- Was in charge of monitoring, enforcing rules, and assisting the lead teacher in the classroom and common areas.
- Assisted teachers in the classroom and provided clerical support for a variety of needs.
- Assisted lead teachers in the creation of lesson plans and the development of materials.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for the sake of student health and classroom efficiency.
Paraprofessional Educator
Aveanna Healthcare
Lancaster, PA
08.2021 - 09.2022
- Assisted students with their learning goals in small groups and on a one-on-one basis.
- Kept track of behaviors, interventions, and outcomes.
- Kept track of behaviors, interventions, and outcomes so that the lead teacher could address any issues that arose.
- Demonstrated my understanding of evidence-based strategies for promoting independence and social academic engagement.
- Evaluated the social, emotional, and academic needs of students in order to set appropriate goals.
- Delivered curriculum in both one-on-one and group learning situations.
Hostess
Applebee's Grill + Bar
Catonsville, MD
11.2020 - 05.2021
- Oversaw server balance and table turnover to ensure that customers were properly seated and satisfied.
- Maintaining accurate waitlist quotes while efficiently directing the seating of guest parties.
- Kept an eye on guests for signs of intoxication and immediately alerted management, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for all patrons.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to reposition tables and rearrange seating to accommodate groups with special needs.
Sales Associate
Dollar Tree
Catonsville, MD
11.2019 - 01.2020
- Provided product and service information to customers.
- Set up new merchandise with attractive displays and signage to encourage customer sales and move overstock items.
- Kept up with current promotions, exchange policies, payment policies, and security procedures.
- Suggested the best merchandise based on the needs and desires of the customer.
Customer Service Associate
Royal Farms
Baltimore, MD
12.2018 - 08.2019
- Knew how to operate a cash register, including how to process sales discounts and refunds.
- Had to open and close cash registers on occasion.
- Kept the sales floor clean by straightening and facing merchandise.
- Was in charge of issuing receipts and processing refunds, credits, and exchanges.
- Dealt with customer requests and concerns creatively.
- Followed all of the company's policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.
- Worked with store management and program leadership to come up with practical solutions and action plans.
- Educated customers about promotions to increase sales.
Lead Infant Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
Baltimore, MD
02.2025 - 10.2025
- Established and maintained a nurturing classroom environment promoting social-emotional growth.
- Collaborated with parents to support children's learning objectives and developmental milestones.
- Assessed individual student progress through observations and tailored activities accordingly.
- Boosted communication skills among infants through engaging storytelling and song sessions.
- Kept classroom and feeding areas clean, neat, and safe.
- Contributed to the emotional growth of infants by providing consistent support, care, and encouragement.
- Promoted development of social, emotional, and communication skills in infants.
- Enhanced infant development by implementing age-appropriate activities and lessons.
- Developed strong relationships with parents by maintaining open communication channels and providing regular updates on their child''s progress.
- Managed personal hygiene requirements with frequent diaper changes, use of bibs, and monitoring of behaviors.
- Used proper sanitizing techniques for toys, surfaces, and equipment.
- Promoted physical development among infants through daily exercise routines and fine motor skill-building activities.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for infants by adhering to strict safety protocols and guidelines.
Education
High School Diploma -
Catonsville High School
Catonsville, MD06.2017
Skills
- Effective time management
- Food preparation
- Time management
- Customer/Client relations
- Outstanding social skills
- Student motivation
- Positive learning environment
- Monitoring outcomes
- Active listening
- Pricing tool development
- Strong collaborator
- Customer-service oriented
- Parent-teacher relations
- Teacher relations
- Personable and outgoing
- Teacher assistance
- Strong verbal communication
- Self-motivated
- Classroom discipline
- Conflict resolution
- Identifying problems
- Materials preparation
- Classroom management
- Critical thinking
- Elementary education
- Teaching/tutoring
- Student-centered learning
- Team Leadership
- Skill building
- Student records management
- Classroom organization
- Health and safety
- Parent-teacher communication
- Outdoor play supervision
- Diaper changing
- Strong work ethic
- Nap time supervision
- Friendly and likeable
- Loves children
- Team collaboration
- Active listener
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Verbal and written communication
- Child safety
- CPR and first aid
- Approachable
- Emotionally supportive
- Positive reinforcement
Timeline
Lead Infant Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
02.2025 - 10.2025
Teacher Assistant
Baltimore City Public Schools Professional Development Center
09.2022 - 04.2023
Paraprofessional Educator
Aveanna Healthcare
08.2021 - 09.2022
Hostess
Applebee's Grill + Bar
11.2020 - 05.2021
Sales Associate
Dollar Tree
11.2019 - 01.2020
Customer Service Associate
Royal Farms
12.2018 - 08.2019
High School Diploma -
Catonsville High School