Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Possesses excellent written and communication skills, able to easily adapt, works well in a team-oriented environment, and possesses a strong work ethic.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Preschool/PreKindergarten Teacher
Kate's Korner Learning Center
05.2023 - Current
Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
Preschool Teacher/ Pre-Kindergarten Teacher/ Kitchen Assistant/ Admin Assistant/ Team Lead
Bambino's Playschool
05.2013 - 05.2023
Implemented develpmentally appropriate curriculum and utilized age appropriate resources in order to aid in each child's individual learning goals
Assessed each child's developmental milestones using appropriate assessment tools and made adjustments based on their individual results
Guided new and veteran teachers in using best practices and policies in order to make sure the state's regulations and STAR standards were being met and achieved
Assisted directors in daily communication with families on an array of family engagement events at the center
Supported directors in completing daily tasks that helped in the daily operation of the center
Assisted directors in acquiring vendors when needed, created any necessary promotional materials or forms (flyers, etc), and helped in facilitating family engagement events for the center
Provided support to staff chef in preparing the meals for the day for the children at the center when needed.
Implemented develpmentally appropriate curriculum and utilized age appropriate resources in order to aid in each child's individual learning goals
Assessed each child's developmental milestones using appropriate assessment tools and made adjustments based on their individual results
Provided developmentally appropriate curriculum for school age summer curriculum to ensure they were experiencing fun, educational activities .
Social Work Intern
WakeMed Pediatric and Pediatric Endocrinology Clinics
08.2016 - 04.2017
Collaborated with families through case management to connect them with appropriate resources by making referrals to various community professionals to help improve medical outcomes for patients
Communicated with patients and their families through active/reflective listening and face-to-face interactions
Navigated complex healthcare systems including insurance challenges and ensuring continuity of care
Performed assessments for making appropriate referrals to determine next steps/treatment planning
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to review progress and next steps for treatment
Shadowed LCSW during counseling sessions, which offered brief treatment for patients, and then helping to refer out to other agencies when deemed appropriate for long-term treatment.
Social Work Intern
Hillcrest Convalescent Center
08.2016 - 04.2017
Administered psychosocial assessments with both long-term and short-term residents at the facility each week
Provided brief interventions with long-term and short-term residents once a week
Assisted the LCSW in helping with the discharge processes for residents returning to the community or transferring to another facility.
Education
Masters in Social Work -
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
05.2018
Bachelors of Science in Human Development and Family Studies -
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
12.2013
Skills
Detail oriented
Excellent written and oral communication
Develops positive work relationships
Excellent work ethic
Adaptability
Collaboration
Critical Thinking
Cultural Sensitivity
Certification
AHA BLS Certified 6/2023
NA I Certified 1/2024
Timeline
Preschool/PreKindergarten Teacher
Kate's Korner Learning Center
05.2023 - Current
Social Work Intern
WakeMed Pediatric and Pediatric Endocrinology Clinics