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Chakenia Strode

Hollywood,USA

Summary

Facilitated educational experiences that inspire curiosity and promote understanding of complex concepts.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Kindergarten Teacher

Sunshine S Learning Center
Hollywood, FL
10.2025 - Current
  • Design play-based and structured lesson plans (reading, math, science)
  • Manage classroom behavior, assessing progress
  • Communicate with parents, and ensuring safety during activities.
  • Led initiatives to integrate technology into lessons, improving student engagement and learning outcomes.
  • Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
  • Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
  • Improved student reading skills by implementing phonics-based instruction and guided reading activities.
  • Developed strong relationships with families to address any concerns or issues impacting student success.

Behavior Technician

Forte Behavioral Health LLC
Los Angeles, CA
01.2025 - 03.2025
  • Implemented ABA therapy programs under guidance of board-certified behavior analyst (BCBA).
  • Assisted clients in enhancing communication, social, and daily living skills.
  • Collected data on client progress and submitted reports to supervising BCBA.
  • Maintained a consistent schedule with clients to provide dependable support and intervention.
  • Participated in ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
  • Collaborated with family members and team members to promote a unified approach to client goals.

Admissions Administrative Assistant/Receptionist

Keiser University
Fort Lauderdale, FL
04.2024 - 08.2024
  • Direct calls to the appropriate individuals.
  • Notate telephone and in-person message and forward to appropriate recipient.
  • Greet all visitors in a cordial and professional manner.
  • Maintain a comfortable, organized lobby area for prospective applicants.
  • Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
  • Typing all correspondence and composing and responding to correspondence for Directors as required.
  • Handle all general office maintenance (i.e. attend to phones, faxing, filing, copy machine, equipment maintenance, etc.)
  • Coordinate meetings as needed (Acquisition of and follow-up on arrangements of meeting space, member notification, etc. Send out notices for all meetings and follow-up on prospective attendees).
  • Prepare materials for meetings (i.e. prepare packets, type agendas, etc.)
  • Use judgment in notifying and updating directors on company updates.
  • Set and maintain even-mannered, helpful, responsive attitude and atmosphere with all contacts inside and outside of the Agency so as to represent the Administrative Office.
  • Handle special projects and follow-up as requested
  • All administrative tasks required by Administration and Director.

Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

Behavioral Family Solutions, LLC
Miami, FL
08.2023 - 07.2024
  • Provide intensive one-on-one therapy to the population we work
  • Implement behavior acquisition and behavior reduction plans as outlined by BIP
  • Review behavior plans and other instructional materials developed by behavior analysts
  • Conduct stimulus preference assessments
  • Collect data
  • Write session notes
  • Provide basic care to the clients (e.g., toileting, eating)
  • Discuss client's daily progress with parents/caretakers
  • Work with BCBA to implement individualized goals and checklists
  • Maintain respect and confidentiality for all clients
  • Maintain and protect the well-being of all clients
  • Maintain technical and professional knowledge with continuing education.

Lead Teacher

Pembroke Pines Children’s Academy
Pembroke Pines, FL
10.2022 - 07.2023
  • Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to enhance student learning outcomes.
  • Fostered a positive classroom environment, promoting social-emotional development among students.
  • Collaborated with parents and staff to address student needs and ensure effective

communicalion.

  • Mentored junior teachers, providing guidance on best practices in early childhood education.
  • Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased student engagement and success.

Lead Teacher

Pembroke Pines Children’s Academy
Pembroke Pines, FL
10.2022 - 06.2023
  • Structures a developmentally appropriate educational experience in the classroom using methods such as storytelling, games, and activities.
  • Prepare lesson plans and other materials for class activities.
  • Prepare classroom for daily class activities.
  • Select, store, order, issue, and inventory classroom equipment, materials, and supplies.
  • Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
  • Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guests, or other experiential activities and guide students in learning from those activities.
  • Teach basic skills, such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, personal hygiene, and social skills
  • Teaches students to follow rules and procedures in the classroom and school.
  • Monitors students progress throughout the year and evaluates preparedness for kindergarten.
  • Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
  • Communicates all progress and concerns with tact and professionalism to parents and the director, suggesting ways to promote learning and development.
  • Identify children showing signs of emotional, developmental, or health-related problems and discuss them with supervisors, and parents or guardians.
  • Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help.
  • Builds and maintains positive relationships with parents.
  • Enforces safety and security standards for children, staff, and visitors.
  • Attend to children's basic needs by feeding them, dressing them, and changing their diapers.
  • Maintains required paperwork for individual student files, attendance and incident reports, and other necessary records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
  • Maintains knowledge of research, developments, and best practices in early childhood education.
  • Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.

Child Care Director

Genesis Day Academy
Los Angeles, CA
05.2019 - 06.2022
  • Monitored children's safety during activities.
  • Assisted in meal preparation and snack organization.
  • Supported children in maintaining proper hygiene.
  • Changed diapers for infants and toddlers.
  • Facilitated engaging activities that promote exploration and learning.
  • Managed payroll submissions and records.
  • Maintained attendance logs and documentation.
  • Developed lesson plans for educational activities.
  • Scheduled staff shifts and responsibilities.
  • Transported students to and from designated locations.

Food Service Worker

LAUSD
01.2015 - 05.2022
  • Facilitated inbound and outbound phone communications, ensuring effective connectivity.
  • Efficiently scheduled appointments for clients, optimizing time management.
  • Arranged comprehensive travel plans for business owner, enhancing travel efficiency.
  • Assisted in marketing and promotional efforts, contributing to business visibility.
  • Engaged with customers to gather feedback and improve satisfaction.
  • Reached out to manufacturers for inventory acquisition, supporting business operations.
  • Managed opening and closing routines, ensuring smooth business transitions.
  • Maintained organized filing systems for documents, supporting information accessibility.
  • Delivered high-quality customer service consistently.
  • Responded to phone inquiries and facilitated communication.
  • Processed credit card transactions accurately and securely.

Daycare Administrator

Genesis Day Academy
Los Angeles, CA
05.2018 - 06.2020
  • Oversaw communication flow by managing phone calls effectively.
  • Facilitated timely scheduling of client appointments.
  • Directed travel arrangements for owner, optimizing itineraries.
  • Led marketing efforts by introducing innovative concepts.
  • Engaged with customers to identify and meet their needs.
  • Coordinated inventory supply requests with manufacturers.
  • Supervised daily opening and closing operations.
  • Established and maintained a comprehensive filing system.
  • Delivered exemplary customer service experiences.
  • Addressed phone inquiries with a focus on professionalism.
  • Executed secure processing of credit card transactions.

Executive Assistant

Celebrow
01.2012 - 01.2013
  • Managed inbound and outbound phone calls.
  • Scheduled client appointments efficiently.
  • Coordinated travel arrangements for owner.
  • Supported marketing initiatives with creative ideas.
  • Communicated with customers to ensure satisfaction.
  • Requested inventory from manufacturers.
  • Oversaw opening and closing of business operations.
  • Organized and maintained filing system.
  • Provided excellent customer service.
  • Handled phone inquiries professionally.
  • Processed credit card transactions securely.

Education

Childcare (FCCPC) - undefined

Childcare Education Institute

DCF 45 hours - undefined

High School Diploma - undefined

Crenshaw High School

CPR/AED - CPR

National CPR Foundation
05.2025

Skills

  • Achieved effective document preparation and formatting through Microsoft Word utilization
  • Optimized data reporting processes via advanced Microsoft Excel functions
  • Enhanced data management and analysis outcomes using Microsoft Excel
  • Delivered improved patient care through proactive clinical case management
  • Fostered early childhood education success with engaging program implementation
  • Elevated student learning experiences through innovative teaching methods
  • Streamlined communication and scheduling with Microsoft Outlook to enhance efficiency
  • Contributed to office productivity through proficient clerical support

Certification

  • Family Child Care License
  • CPR Certification
  • RBT Certification
  • Driver's License

Additional Information

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Timeline

Kindergarten Teacher

Sunshine S Learning Center
10.2025 - Current

Behavior Technician

Forte Behavioral Health LLC
01.2025 - 03.2025

Admissions Administrative Assistant/Receptionist

Keiser University
04.2024 - 08.2024

Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

Behavioral Family Solutions, LLC
08.2023 - 07.2024

Lead Teacher

Pembroke Pines Children’s Academy
10.2022 - 07.2023

Lead Teacher

Pembroke Pines Children’s Academy
10.2022 - 06.2023

Child Care Director

Genesis Day Academy
05.2019 - 06.2022

Daycare Administrator

Genesis Day Academy
05.2018 - 06.2020

Food Service Worker

LAUSD
01.2015 - 05.2022

Executive Assistant

Celebrow
01.2012 - 01.2013

Childcare (FCCPC) - undefined

Childcare Education Institute

DCF 45 hours - undefined

High School Diploma - undefined

Crenshaw High School

CPR/AED - CPR

National CPR Foundation
Chakenia Strode