Self-motivated achiever with a strong desire to excel, eager to secure a position within a reputable organization to realize full potential. Committed to contributing positively to company's success, dedicated to delivering high-quality work and exceeding expectations. Seeking opportunity to leverage skills and drive for excellence in dynamic work environment that values growth and development.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Childhood Connector
Agape
07.2024 - Current
Partnering with families to Identify and address the needs of their children, birth to age 5, in all aspects of early childhood development and Kindergarten-readiness as defined by Shelby County and the State of Tennessee.
Leveraging comprehensive resources needed to support the goal that all children enter Kindergarten ready to learn.
Build relationships with key community partners and stakeholders to leverage resources in response to the families wishes.
Collaborated with families to administer Early Childhood assessment tools, including Ages and Stages (ASQ) and the Adverse Childhood Experience Questionnaire (ACE).Accurately recording and reporting on expected outcomes.
Maintaining accurate and up-to-date case notes.
Promoted family voice and choice in decision-making processes.Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams within Agape to promote child and family success.
Maintained all necessary and generally expected records on a timely basis.Adheres to agency policies and procedures.
Attended and represent Agape in appropriate meetings and trainings with other agencies.
Attended Multidisciplinary Team Meetings and other in-service trainings provided by the agency.Attend regular supervisory and team meetings.
Performed all other duties, within the general scope of this position, as requested by the Coordinator, PCN Operations Director, or other members of Agape Leadership.
Co-Teacher
Porter Leath
01.2022 - 05.2024
Observe and monitor children's play activities.
Communicate with children's parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors, and related issues.
Conduct or participate in workshops, committees, and conferences designed to promote the intellectual, social, and physical welfare of students.Teach basic skills such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, personal hygiene, and social skills.
Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs, abilities, and interests.
Observe and evaluate children's performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, storytelling, and field trips.
Lead Teacher
Temple Israel Barbara K. Lipman Early Learning Center
06.2014 - 12.2021
Observe and monitor children's play activities.
Communicate with children's parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors, and related issues.
Conduct or participate in workshops, committees, and conferences designed to promote the intellectual, social, and physical welfare of students.Teach basic skills such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, personal hygiene, and social skills.
Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs, abilities, and interests.
Observe and evaluate children's performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, storytelling, and field trips.
Nanny
08.2010 - 07.2012
Provides customized and personalized childcare for their children in their home.
Administers one-on-one care and meets the physical, emotional, social, and intellectual needs of the children.
Contributes to a safe, caring, nurturing, and stimulating environment in which the children thrive and develop.
Keeps the children’s areas neat and tidy and does the children’s laundry.
Transports children to and from activities, grocery shops for the children, and plans the children’s daily schedule.
May include additional household tasks, such as cleaning, cooking, housekeeping, and laundry.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Child Development
The University of Memphis
Memphis, TN
12.2020
High School Diploma - High School
Kirby High School
Memphis, TN
05.2012
Skills
Child Care Provider
Infant Family Associate Endorsements
CPR Certified
Lena Grow Certified
Child Development Aide
Timeline
Early Childhood Connector
Agape
07.2024 - Current
Co-Teacher
Porter Leath
01.2022 - 05.2024
Lead Teacher
Temple Israel Barbara K. Lipman Early Learning Center