Ava George
Bradenton,FL
Summary
Experienced with classroom management and curriculum development. Utilizes interactive teaching methods to engage students and enhance learning. Knowledge of effective communication strategies and team collaboration.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Teacher
Heights Elementary School
Fort Myers, FL
01.2026 - 04.2026
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations, enforcing classroom rules, and fostering open communication.
Student Teacher
Treeline Public School
Fort Myers, FL
08.2025 - 11.2025
- Evaluated student performance through assessments and provided constructive feedback.
- Fostered relationships with students, encouraging individual growth and confidence.
- Participated in professional development workshops to improve pedagogical skills.
- Integrated technology into lessons to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
Student Teacher
Veterans Park Academy for the Arts
Lehigh Acres, FL
09.2024 - 10.2024
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Implemented diverse instructional strategies to accommodate various learning styles.
- Assisted in classroom management to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with mentor teacher to refine teaching practices and enhance classroom effectiveness.
Child Care Worker
YMCA
27200 Kent Rd, Bonita Springs, Florida 34135
09.2023 - 03.2024
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Encouraged children to develop healthy social and emotional skills.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to encourage good behavior.
Summer Camp Counselor
YMCA
5100 Lakewood Ranch BLVD, Bradenton, Florida 34211
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Organized and guided group activities by leading, coaching, and participating with campers.
- Acted as positive role model and mentor to provide campers with constructive guidance and promote healthy habits and attitudes.
- Mediated camper conflicts to resolve problems and maintain positive and safe camp environments.
- Supported children by actively listening and offering encouragement.
- Communicated with families to keep parents informed on child's camp experience and address any concerns or issues.
- Encouraged and promoted inclusion and diversity to foster positive and respectful camp environment and teach campers to appreciate and value differences.
- Participated in meetings to coordinate with other staff on campers' progress, issues and goal achievement.
- Administered first aid quickly to provide health and safety to campers.
- Implemented camp activities fostering physical, social, and emotional growth.
- Participated in camper registration and check-in processes to collect all necessary camp information and paperwork.
Child Care Worker
Kids 'R' Kids Of Lakewood Ranch
11520 Palmbrush Trail Bradenton Florida 34202
04.2021 - 02.2022
- Communicated with parents regarding child's behavior, daily activities, and concerns.
- Supported children's emotional and social development by encouraging positive self-concepts and understanding of others.
- Taught children educational games to reinforce learning of alphabets and numbers.
- Prepared and served nutritious and healthy meals and snacks.
- Facilitated learning through play, stories and outdoor activities for successful child outcomes.
- Developed age-appropriate activities and crafts to engage children.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to children during difficult times.
- Led children in creative, athletic, and educational activities while maintaining safe and orderly group.
- Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play, and instruction.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, FL05.2026
Skills
- Social and Academic Development
- Age-Appropriate Activities
- Safety Awareness
- Special Needs Childcare
- Child CPR
- Emotional Development
- Homework Assistance
Timeline
Student Teacher
Heights Elementary School
01.2026 - 04.2026
Student Teacher
Treeline Public School
08.2025 - 11.2025
Student Teacher
Veterans Park Academy for the Arts
09.2024 - 10.2024
Child Care Worker
YMCA
09.2023 - 03.2024
Summer Camp Counselor
YMCA
05.2023 - 08.2023
Child Care Worker
Kids 'R' Kids Of Lakewood Ranch
04.2021 - 02.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Florida Gulf Coast University