Ceretha Lawson
Milwaukee,WI
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online curriculums.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Nana's Cozy Corner Inc
2023.09 - Current
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Established strong relationships with families, fostering trust and collaboration in supporting each child''s development.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Monitored children''s progress through regular assessments and adjusted teaching approaches accordingly.
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating age-appropriate activities and play-based teaching methods.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
Teacher
TenderCare Christian Childcare Center
2019.02 - 2023.03
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Served on school committees focused on curriculum development, teacher evaluations, or community outreach initiatives to contribute positively to the overall school climate.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Teacher
Nana's Cozy Corner
2018.01 - 2019.01
Teacher
Heartland Child Development Center
2017.10 - 2018.01
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
Teacher
St. Ann Center For Intergenerational Care
2017.08 - 2017.10
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
Teacher
TenderCare Before/After Program
2013.11 - 2017.08
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Enhanced students'' critical thinking skills through problem-solving exercises and open-ended questions.
- Participated in professional development opportunities, staying informed of best practices for teaching strategies and educational technologies.
- Monitored and reported student progress and development, offering mentoring as needed.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Increased student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into the curriculum.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating genuine care for their well-being and academic success.
- Assisted in implementation of new learning tools, systems and materials.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Milwaukee, WI12.2013
Skills
- Learning Strategies
- Student Engagement
- Classroom Management
- Innovative lesson planning
- Creative Instruction Style
- Curriculum Implementation
Accomplishments
I am a self- published children book author the title of my book is ' My Favorite Night Of The Year" published April 2022
Timeline
Teacher
Nana's Cozy Corner Inc
2023.09 - Current
Teacher
TenderCare Christian Childcare Center
2019.02 - 2023.03
Teacher
Nana's Cozy Corner
2018.01 - 2019.01
Teacher
Heartland Child Development Center
2017.10 - 2018.01
Teacher
St. Ann Center For Intergenerational Care
2017.08 - 2017.10
Teacher
TenderCare Before/After Program
2013.11 - 2017.08
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Milwaukee Area Technical College
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