Azaria Dandridge
Tupelo,Mississippi
Summary
Passionate and experienced teacher with a talent for creating and implementing diverse curriculums across various subjects. Excels in motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcing concepts with interactive classroom instruction and observation. Demonstrates a proven track record of success in fostering the development of strong literacy, numeracy, social, and learning skills among students.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Verona Elementary School
09.2020 - Current
- Kindergarten
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
Teacher
Child Development and Family Studies Center
08.2019 - 09.2020
- Ensure safety, health and welfare of children at age of 6 months-18 months old
- Engage children in developmentally appropriate activities that contribute to development
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
Assistant Teacher
Child Development and Family Studies Center
04.2018 - 08.2019
- Ensure safety, health and welfare of children at age of 3 years old
- Organize safe, fun and educational age-appropriate activities for children
- Engage children in developmentally appropriate activities that contribute to development
- Completed daily reports, meal count sheets, and attendance logs.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
Childcare Provider/ Student Worker
Child Development and Family Studies Center
09.2016 - 01.2018
- Ensure safety, health and welfare of children from 6 weeks to 6 years of age
- Organize safe, fun and educational age-appropriate activities for children
- Assisted children with homework and school-related projects
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
Head Teacher After-school
Child Development and Family Studies Center
01.2016 - 12.2017
- Organize field trips daily/weekly during summer
- Assisted children with homework and school-related projects
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
Childcare Provider
Premiere Lady Gym
May - 01.2014
- Ensured safety of children from different ages while their mothers worked out at gym
- Assist older children with homework
- Led children in creative, athletic, and educational activities while maintaining safe and orderly group.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Studies - Child development
Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS05.2018
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood
ITAWAMBA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Fulton, MS05.2015
High School Diploma -
Tupelo HIgh School
Tupelo, MS05.2012
Skills
- Group and individual instruction
- Progress Reporting
- Student Engagement
- SMART Board aptitude
- Technology Integration
- Fundraising
- Serving Diverse Communities
- Positive Role Model and Mentor
Accomplishments
- BSA( Black Student Association) August 2017
- Service D.A.W.G.S August 2017
- Human Development and Family Studies Option Club 2017-2018
- Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certified infant/child
- NAEYC accredited
- School Leadership Team
- NAACP MEMBER
- Lee County Democrats Committee-GOTV-Youth Panel
- Madalyn’s Angel Committee
- Community outreach coordinator-Lacey’s Foundation
References
- Cheryl Dexter, Pre-k teacher, Early Childhood Education Center, 1402 N Green St., Tupelo, MS, 38804, 662-840-5237, dextercd@comcast.net
- Tina Gary, Child Development Instructor, Itawamba Community College, 602 West Hill Street, Fulton, MS, 38843, 662-8628137, tgrary@iccms.edu
- Carol Bishop, Child Care Licensure Trainer, 662-824-3076, carol.Bishop@msdh.ms.gov
Timeline
Teacher
Verona Elementary School
09.2020 - Current
Teacher
Child Development and Family Studies Center
08.2019 - 09.2020
Assistant Teacher
Child Development and Family Studies Center
04.2018 - 08.2019
Childcare Provider/ Student Worker
Child Development and Family Studies Center
09.2016 - 01.2018
Head Teacher After-school
Child Development and Family Studies Center
01.2016 - 12.2017
Childcare Provider
Premiere Lady Gym
May - 01.2014
Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Studies - Child development
Mississippi State University
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood
ITAWAMBA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
High School Diploma -
Tupelo HIgh School
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