Cherry Gray
91-3014 Makalea Loop Ewa Beach,HI
Summary
An enthusiastic, caring educator who believes that all children can learn and thrive in a learning environment that stimulation, comforting, and appropriate to children's abilities. Commended for excellence in innovation, creativity, organization, and proactive talents. Exceptional ability to establish rapport with students and parents. Based on outstanding communication skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Full-Time Preschool Teacher
Cole Academy
Kapolei, HI
11.2022 - Current
- Managed a classroom of 8-16 preschool students, fostering a nurturing and stimulating environment conducive to learning and development.
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate lesson plans in alignment with curriculum objectives, tailoring activities to individual learning styles and abilities.
- Utilized innovative teaching methods, incorporating sensory activities, play-based learning, and educational games to enhance children's cognitive and social-emotional skills.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on the entire group.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying abreast of current trends and best practices in early childhood education.
Lead Afternoon Teacher/Teacher's Assistant
Rainbow School Wahiawa
Wahiawa, HI
02.2020 - 11.2022
- Assisted lead teacher and school administration to support instructions and social development of students
- Assisted teachers with supervision and care of groups of greater than 40 plus children
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance
- Completed and filed all necessary paperwork for classroom activities, including meal count sheets and attendance logs
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes
- Promoted physical, mental and social development by implementing classroom games and outdoor recreational activities
Full-time Infant/Toddler Aide
Cole Academy
Kapolei, HI
01.2019 - 09.2019
- Responsible, under the supervision of the Center Director, to establish and implement goals and objectives using our developmentally appropriate curriculum that meet the individual needs of the children
- Establish and maintain regular, on-going communication with parents
- Maintain positive, nurturing attitude towards each individual child; and utmost, to ensure the health and safety of the children in the care of the Academy
- Follows Cole Academy policies and procedures, DHS licensing rules and regulations, and NECPA guidelines for developmentally appropriate practices for preschooler's
Preschool Teacher's Assistant I
Partners In Development Foundation
Ewa Beach, HI
08.2018 - 11.2018
- Interact with caregivers and keiki in a helpful and professional manner; establish effective relationships with program participants
- Assist the PT in an Early Childhood Education (ECE) setting
- Assist the PT in planning and providing indoor and outdoor activities that foster learning
- Assist in the set up and break down of preschool sites and events
- Participate in loading and unloading of the vans; disinfecting and cleaning of materials as needed; prepping preschool materials as needed
- Track and record participant attendance at site as directed
- May assist in the assessment of participants
Home School Teacher
Kolbe Academy
Napa, CA
09.2016 - 06.2017
- Responsible for building and maintaining a complete home school plan for 1st and 3rd grade
- Maintained lesson plan according to the strict requirement of Kolbe Academy
- Documented student attendance and progress against goals
- Planned lessons for allotted time to strengthen weak subjects and build skills on stronger ones
Education
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Ashworth College
Norcross, GA - Online03.2025
Child Development Associate - Child Development
CDA National Credentialing Program
H07.2022
Caregiving NC II - Care Giving
Lifeline International Health Institute
Corner Real-Pinili Sts, Dumaguete City, Philippines 2013
Skills
- Student focused and oriented
- Provide care and support to children, infants, and toddlers
- Provide care and support to people with special needs
- Foster social, intellectual, creative and emotional development of children
- Work in team environment
- Solid oral and written communicator
Certificates
CDA Credential Training Preschool - Jul 17 2022
Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid CPR AED - (Jul 29 2022 - Jul 2024)
Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED
Hawaii Department of Human Services Early Childhood Registry
Group Child Care Center and Homes: Teacher
Infant and Toddler Child Care Center: Aide Framework Level 2
Effective Data: 8/2/2022 - 7/17/2025
Certificate of Training for Child Care (40hrs)
Bata Ng Calabnugan Orphanage
Sibulan, Negros Oriental, Philippines - 2013
Certificate of Basic Life Support and First Aid Training (120hr)
Lifeline International Health Institute
Corner Real-Pinili Sts, Dumaguete City, Philippines - 2013
Timeline
Full-Time Preschool Teacher
Cole Academy
11.2022 - Current
Lead Afternoon Teacher/Teacher's Assistant
Rainbow School Wahiawa
02.2020 - 11.2022
Full-time Infant/Toddler Aide
Cole Academy
01.2019 - 09.2019
Preschool Teacher's Assistant I
Partners In Development Foundation
08.2018 - 11.2018
Home School Teacher
Kolbe Academy
09.2016 - 06.2017
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Ashworth College
Child Development Associate - Child Development
CDA National Credentialing Program
Caregiving NC II - Care Giving
Lifeline International Health Institute
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