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Cassandra Metcalfe

Arlington,VA

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate child care professional with over 10 years of comprehensive experience in education and early childhood development.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Private Academic Tutor

Private Individuals
01.2019 - Current
  • Assist children with reading and math skills
  • Work with children with special needs
  • Support students with helpful study habits and exam strategies
  • Collaborate with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses

Swim Instructor

Private Pool
05.2007 - Current
  • Teach preschoolers and elementary-aged children basic swimming and water safety skills
  • Use teaching aids such as kickboards, diving rings, and fins correctly to teach students
  • Develop and implement lesson plans based on individual student needs
  • Provide positive reinforcement and motivation to increase student confidence and performance

Childcare Provider

Cherrydale Baptist Church
01.2006 - Current
  • Provide care for infants, toddlers, preschoolers
  • Instruct toddlers and preschoolers
  • Apply positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development

Assistant Teacher – Preschool

Clarendon Child Care Center
09.2023 - 06.2024
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies
  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities

Assistant Teacher – Infants & Toddlers

The TEA Center
05.2022 - 09.2022
  • Logged information regarding naps, feedings, and any medications administered
  • Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs

Assistant Teacher – Infants, Toddlers, Preschool

Easter Seals NOVA Child Development Center
04.2017 - 08.2021
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher
  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities
  • Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops
  • Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities

Education

Associates Degree - Early Childhood Development

Northern Virginia Community College
Alexandria, VA
08.2013

Skills

  • Patient, loving, kind and enthusiastic
  • Knowledgeable regarding age-appropriate activities, toys and games
  • Associates Degree Early Childhood Development
  • Trained in First Aid and CPR

Certification

  • Career Studies Certificate-Paraprofessional Teacher Assistant, Northern Virginia Community College, 12/01/11
  • Certificate-Early Childhood Development, Northern Virginia Community College, 05/01/11
  • Career Studies Certificate - Infant and Toddler Care, Northern Virginia Community College, 12/01/10

Continued Education Certifications

  • Infant, Child, and Adult CPR and Standard First Aid Training, 2023
  • VA Dept of Social Services/Child Protective Services Central Registry Background Check, 2023

Timeline

Assistant Teacher – Preschool

Clarendon Child Care Center
09.2023 - 06.2024

Assistant Teacher – Infants & Toddlers

The TEA Center
05.2022 - 09.2022

Private Academic Tutor

Private Individuals
01.2019 - Current

Assistant Teacher – Infants, Toddlers, Preschool

Easter Seals NOVA Child Development Center
04.2017 - 08.2021

Swim Instructor

Private Pool
05.2007 - Current

Childcare Provider

Cherrydale Baptist Church
01.2006 - Current

Associates Degree - Early Childhood Development

Northern Virginia Community College

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