Briana Bouknight
Little Falls
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Philip's Academy Charter School Of Paterson
08.2023 - Current
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Increased parent involvement through regular communication, parent-teacher conferences, and workshops.
- Promoted a positive learning environment with the use of collaborative group work and hands-on activities.
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
Assistant Teacher
Montclair Community Pre-k
- Helped manage a classroom of 18 four and five year olds and ensured their safety throughout the day
- Took the lead in activities/ lessons that I designed and facilitated classroom discussions to promote creative thinking about subject matter
- Established a positive relationship with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators Participated in several personal development workshops to enhance my own knowledge and teaching techniques Differentiated instruction according to student ability and used a variety of diagnostic, formative, and summative assessments to drive instruction and track progress
Assistant Teacher
Everbrook Academy
01.2021
- Communicated with parents, teachers and administrators on a daily basis regarding student progress and needs
- Followed and led activity plans assigned by lead teacher for the infant room Assisted fellow teachers with assignment development, special projects, tests, administrative updates and grading Maintained effective classroom management strategies and created an organization system to keep track of infants’ needs throughout the day
Assistant Teacher
Prime Time Early Learning Center
- Balanced playtime to optimize types of stimulation and support development of fine motor, gross motor and cognitive skills
- Assisted lead teacher in planning lessons and implementing study programs Attended parent-teacher meetings and informed parents of behavioral issues and progress Underwent training from teachers to use various teaching methodologies and learned the techniques of handling different age groups effectively and efficiently
Babysitter
Multiple Locations | NJ
- Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects to promote academic success
- Met the physical, social, and emotional needs of children in my care
- Provided structure and communicated consistent behavioral expectations while encouraging healthy habits and hygiene
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to optimize types of stimulation and support development of fine motor, gross motor and cognitive skills
- Account for all gaps in resume
Cast Member
DisneyLand
- Communicated with customers regarding orders, comments, complaints and customer service
- Followed proper procedures to ensure the safety of park/resort visitors as well as other cast members
- Assisted in audience control and management during parades and celebrations
- Attended workshops and trainings that specialized in customer service and public safety Took a proactive role in maintaining Disney brand standards and delivering a magical experience to guests.
Education
Certificate - College of Education and Human Services, Early Childhood (P3) Alternate Route Teacher Certification
William Paterson University
Wayne, NJMay 2019 - School of Humanities & Social Sciences, B.A. in Child Advocacy And Policy
Montclair State University
Montclair, NJSkills
- Supplementary instruction
- Learning support
- Behavior Modeling
- Faculty Collaboration
Certification
- NJ Limited Certificate of Eligibility in Early Childhood Education P - 3, 06/2023
- CPR, AED and First Aid for Children, Infants and Adults Use and Administration of Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
Activities
- Montclair State University: The National Society of Leadership and Success Member, 2017-2019
- Montclair State University: Latin American Student Organization (LASO) Member, 2018-2019
Volunteer Experience
- Creative Assistant Volunteer, Mobile Makers, Montclair, NJ, 2021-Current, Helped facilitate art lessons and activities for pop up and birthday events., Led specific art activities/lessons for groups of children ranging between 3 year olds to 7+ year olds, Kept an organized art trailer along with accurate book records.
- Child Life Specialist Volunteer, Clara Maass Medical Center, 2018-2019, Supported children and their families by using a variety of tactics to help them better understand a process, procedure, or other elements of their medical experience, Worked with other specialists to develop age-appropriate strategies to minimize trauma and increase understanding of a medical diagnosis through treatments plans using therapeutic play, education, preparation, and activities that promote growth and development, Advocated for children and their families
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Philip's Academy Charter School Of Paterson
08.2023 - Current
Assistant Teacher
Everbrook Academy
01.2021
Assistant Teacher
Montclair Community Pre-k
Assistant Teacher
Prime Time Early Learning Center
Babysitter
Multiple Locations | NJ
Cast Member
DisneyLand
Certificate - College of Education and Human Services, Early Childhood (P3) Alternate Route Teacher Certification
William Paterson University
May 2019 - School of Humanities & Social Sciences, B.A. in Child Advocacy And Policy
Montclair State University
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