China Washington
Union,NJ
Summary
Creative and energetic Early Childhood Education professional devoted to offering diverse activity plans and experiential learning opportunities to enhance individual development. Friendly, supportive and motivated with strong desire to promote student potential. Offering 15 years of experience with passion for building strong rapport with faculty, students and caregivers.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary School Teacher
Irvington Public Schools
Irvington, New Jersey
01.2022 - Current
- Develops and implements lesson plans to meet the needs of a diverse student population.
- Creates classroom environment that is conducive to learning, including establishing rules and procedures.
- Assess students' progress through formal and informal tests, quizzes, assignments, and observations.
- Maintains accurate records of student attendance and grades.
- Engages parents in meaningful dialogue about their child's academic performance.
- Supports English Language Learners by providing additional language support services.
- Adapts instruction for English Language Learners using appropriate resources and materials.
Child Development Specialist
Arc Of Essex County
Livingston, NJ
05.2019 - Current
- Uses NJEIS to compile, maintain and file all records and documents
- Develops level-appropriate lessons and activities to support skill-building needs
- Performs early intervention services and documents results
- Provides information on developmental milestones to coach families on incorporating modeled interventions into children's daily routines
In-House Substitute Teacher
Maria L Varisco Rogers Charter School
Newark, NJ
03.2020 - 12.2021
- Enforced classroom routines to keep students on schedule and operating at consistent level.
- Implemented lesson plans assigned by classroom teacher to educate students about key concepts.
- Engaged students in discussions to promote interest and drive learning.
- Educated students in various subjects to provide seamless transition during absence of head teacher.
- Maintained student attendance and assignment records to prevent lapses during teacher absences.
- Differentiated classroom and small group instruction to meet needs of students with various learning styles and abilities.
Assistant Preschool Teacher
Community Hills Early Learning Center
Newark, United States
04.2007 - 03.2020
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters
- Applied play-based strategies, including crafts and games, to provide diverse approaches to learning
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities
- Maintained tidy and clean classroom consistent with safety and health standards
- Assisted teacher with developing creative program suitable for preschool children
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth
Family Advocate
Community Hills Early Learning Center
Newark, United States
07.2019 - 08.2019
- Managed heavy caseload of 40 students effectively through well-developed time management, organizational and task prioritization skills
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records
- Input all new children into powerschool and sales force
Student Technician
William Paterson University
Wayne, NJ
09.2004 - 12.2006
- Attended all departmental trainings and workshops that provided additional information on Microsoft Office
- Helped average of 15 students daily with issues regarding computers
- Supervised computer labs
- Facilitated student workshops
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJMaster of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Concordia University
Seward, NE08.2021
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Computer proficient
- Outstanding social skills
- Certified in Early Childhood Education
- Differentiated Instruction
- Skilled in working with special needs children
Certification
- First aid and CPR certified
- New jersey Preschool through third grade Teaching Certificate
Timeline
Elementary School Teacher
Irvington Public Schools
01.2022 - Current
In-House Substitute Teacher
Maria L Varisco Rogers Charter School
03.2020 - 12.2021
Family Advocate
Community Hills Early Learning Center
07.2019 - 08.2019
Child Development Specialist
Arc Of Essex County
05.2019 - Current
Assistant Preschool Teacher
Community Hills Early Learning Center
04.2007 - 03.2020
Student Technician
William Paterson University
09.2004 - 12.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
William Paterson University of New Jersey
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Concordia University
- First aid and CPR certified
- New jersey Preschool through third grade Teaching Certificate
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