Benedicta Akyiano
Wesley Chapel,FL
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Lead Educator. Proven ability to provide superior care and perform under high-stress situations with professionalism and accuracy. I am innovative and reliable with the proven ability to achieve organizational goals while displaying effective multi-tasking and time management skills. A hard worker who is dependable with an acknowledged reputation for integrity and versatility in adapting to new roles, tasks, applications, and environments. Well experienced in behavior intervention and classroom management. Self-starter, personable, with a team-oriented attitude coupled with excellent cross-cultural communication skills adept at building productive relationships and building rapport with students, parents, staff, and individuals at any level or background. Authorized to work in the US for any employer. Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher - PGT
West Zephyrhills Elementary School
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Provided a rich educational experience for young children ages three to five through creative curriculum
- Prepared weekly lesson plans, individualized support lessons, recorded anecdotal observation notes for teaching strategies gold assessment, gathered portfolio work samples for each individual child to monitor their development and progress in the program, conducted VPK assessments, early childhood screening assessment, and school readiness assessment
- In addition, with the help of my team teacher, we conducted home visits and parent teacher conferences to update parents on their child's progress using teaching strategies gold assessment, portfolio work samples, VPK assessments, screening assessment, school readiness assessment and got feedback from parents on skill areas of concerns and strategies we can implement at home and school to support and strengthen those skill areas.
Teacher
R-Club Early Learning Academy / Hillsborough County HS BOCC
08.2016 - Current
- Provided a rich educational experience for young children ages three to five through Frog Street curriculum
- Prepared weekly lesson plans, individualized support lessons, recorded anecdotal observation notes for Child Plus assessment, gathered portfolio work samples for each individual child to monitor their development and progress in the program, completed and Submitted monthly education report on time, conducted VPK assessments, early childhood screening assessment, and school readiness assessment
- In addition, with the help of my team teacher, we conducted home visits and parent teacher conferences to update parents on their child's progress using Child Plus assessment, portfolio work samples, VPK assessments, screening assessment, school readiness assessment and got feedback from parents on skill areas of concern and strategies we can implement at home and school to support and strengthen those skill areas.
School Educator Home
Wesley
05.2006 - 06.2016
- Provided an active home-school environment of child initiated, adult directed hands on learning activities and lessons by including my children in my daily task at home
- Task such as preparing meals, washing dishes, drying laundry, sweeping floors, and folding clothes taught them practical life skills
- This enhanced their self confidence and fine-motor development
- I balanced education and play to ease them into structured learning which prepared them for formal learning
- In addition, I Enrolled and completed a child care center management course with a 4.00 GPA
- I have received my child care center operations certificate and Department of children and families director credential certificate with VPK endorsement
- I have over the years acquired great experience and training in high/scope curriculum, creative curriculum, high/reach and scholastic curriculum.
Assistant Director
Brightside Academy
02.2006 - 04.2006
- Assisted the director with the planning and implementation of daily program activities, as well as other general managerial duties within the center.
Head Teacher/Curriculum Director
Carousel Academy
08.2005 - 12.2005
- Assisted teachers with instructions, lesson plans and provided one-on-one support for the children
- Sustained a focused and well-behaved classroom at all times and addressed disciplinary issues as they arose
- Observed teaching techniques to develop own instructional methods; developed and executed exciting age appropriate activities that contributed to the growth, education, and development of the children at the center.
Substitute Teacher
Vineland Public Schools
11.2004 - 06.2005
- Worked in the Public schools as a Substitute Teacher
Assistant Program Director
Living water Academy
09.2004 - 11.2004
- Assistant Program Director: Assisted teachers in classroom arrangement, and management to meet the requirement of high scope curriculum, NAEYC and early childhood education requirements
- Supported staff in finding creative ways to guide children through all the various learning centers, in order to develop and master the skills needed to succeed in school and be lifelong learners
- I reviewed lesson plans and supported teaching staff in providing age appropriate activities for the children
- Arranged field trips and schedule training for teaching staff.
Lead Teacher
Tri-County Head Start
11.2000 - 09.2004
- Developed and instructed age appropriate lesson plans that encouraged physical, emotional, social and academic growth
- Maintained individual student portfolios including skills checklist, labeled work samples, narrative reports on areas needing improvement and anecdotal notes
- Interacted intensively with parents to provide regular progress reports
- Showcase children's work to boost their self esteem and to keep them motivated
- Designed and administered monthly newsletter to promote further family involvement
- Recruited parents volunteers for field trips.
Assistant Program Tutor
Public School 22
04.2000 - 09.2000
- Assisted pupils with math, reading and writing homework
- Provided assistant with after school recreational activities.
Education
Bachelors in Liberal Studies -
Rutgers University
Camden, NJ05.2005
AAS in Early Childhood Education -
Cumberland Community College
Vineland, NJ06.2002
Skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Good communication skills
- Early Childhood Education
- Microsoft Office
- Classroom Management
- Teaching
- Childcare
- Organizational Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Experience with Children
- Preschool experience
- Childhood development
- Infants
- Program management
- Communication skills
- Leadership
- Classroom experience
- Data entry
- Computer skills
- Sales
- Experience working with students
- Lesson planning
- Critical Thinking
- Lesson Planning
- Motivating students
- Behavior Management
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Collaborative learning
Certification
- Teaching Certification
- First Aid Certification
Timeline
Teacher - PGT
West Zephyrhills Elementary School
01.2024 - 06.2024
Teacher
R-Club Early Learning Academy / Hillsborough County HS BOCC
08.2016 - Current
School Educator Home
Wesley
05.2006 - 06.2016
Assistant Director
Brightside Academy
02.2006 - 04.2006
Head Teacher/Curriculum Director
Carousel Academy
08.2005 - 12.2005
Substitute Teacher
Vineland Public Schools
11.2004 - 06.2005
Assistant Program Director
Living water Academy
09.2004 - 11.2004
Lead Teacher
Tri-County Head Start
11.2000 - 09.2004
Assistant Program Tutor
Public School 22
04.2000 - 09.2000
Bachelors in Liberal Studies -
Rutgers University
AAS in Early Childhood Education -
Cumberland Community College
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