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Cheketa Taylor

Jacksonville,FL

Summary

Dedicated and experienced Preschool Assistant Teacher with over 20 years of experience in early childhood education, including 18 years in Head Start programs under multiple grantees. Committed to fostering a safe, creative, and developmentally appropriate environment for young learners. Strong collaborator with families, educators, and community partners.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Teacher

Lutheran Services Florida Head Start
Jacksonville , FL
11.2020 - 05.2025
  • Assisted lead teachers in planning and implementing lesson plans.
  • Supported children's learning through engaging activities and hands-on experiences.
  • Monitored classroom behavior to ensure a positive learning environment.
  • Maintained a clean and organized classroom space for optimal learning.
  • Interacted positively with children to encourage development and involvement in activities, treating each child with dignity and respect.
  • Communicated regularly with parents, teachers, and administrators regarding student progress and needs.
  • Assisted children at mealtime to teach social and self-help skills and sound nutritional practices.
  • Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching strategies.
  • Supported and documented student growth and progress to achieve academic, social and emotional goals.
  • Utilized technology such as computers, projectors, iPads. to enhance lessons.
  • Assisted in developing IEPs for special education students as needed.

Teacher's Assistant

Parson’s Little Scholars (Head Start)
Jacksonville , FL
08.2016 - 06.2020
  • Organized classroom materials and resources for daily use.
  • Monitored student behavior and provided guidance during playtime.
  • Supervised children and participated with children in activities.
  • Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
  • Prepared lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, and demonstrations to assist teachers in classroom preparation.
  • Assisted in the development of individualized education plans (IEPs) for special education students.

Teacher's Assistant

Chappell (Head Start)
Jacksonville , Florida
08.2014 - 06.2016
  • Supported children's social and emotional development through structured activities.
  • Organized classroom materials and resources for daily use.
  • Communicated effectively with parents regarding student progress and needs.
  • Supervised children and participated with children in activities.
  • Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
  • Provided individualized and small group support to reinforce classroom topics and promote student learning.

Teacher's Assistant

Community Development Institute Head Start
Jacksonville , FL
04.2013 - 06.2014
  • Assisted lead teacher in developing and implementing lesson plans.
  • Supported children's social and emotional development through structured activities.
  • Organized classroom materials and resources for daily use.
  • Facilitated small group activities to enhance learning experiences.
  • Monitored student behavior and provided guidance during playtime.
  • Communicated effectively with parents regarding student progress and needs.

Teacher's Assistant

Jacksonville Urban League Head Start
Jacksonville , FL
08.2007 - 04.2013
  • Assisted lead teacher in developing and implementing lesson plans.
  • Supported children's social and emotional development through structured activities.
  • Organized classroom materials and resources for daily use.
  • Facilitated small group activities to enhance learning experiences.
  • Monitored student behavior and provided guidance during playtime.
  • Communicated effectively with parents regarding student progress and needs.

Education

High School Diploma -

William M. Raines
Jacksonville, FL
05-2021

Child Development Associate (CDA)
Jacksonville, FL
10-2010

Skills

  • Lesson planning
  • Classroom management
  • Individualized education plans
  • Child development support
  • Educational technology
  • Communication skills

Timeline

Assistant Teacher

Lutheran Services Florida Head Start
11.2020 - 05.2025

Teacher's Assistant

Parson’s Little Scholars (Head Start)
08.2016 - 06.2020

Teacher's Assistant

Chappell (Head Start)
08.2014 - 06.2016

Teacher's Assistant

Community Development Institute Head Start
04.2013 - 06.2014

Teacher's Assistant

Jacksonville Urban League Head Start
08.2007 - 04.2013

High School Diploma -

William M. Raines

Child Development Associate (CDA)

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