Daijah Phelps
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
A lead daycare teacher with seven years of experience specializing in child development, early childhood education, play-based learning and behavioral analysis. A proven track record of creating a positive and nurturing learning experience to aid children in developing emotional, social and basic learning skills for growth.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher
The Goddard School
Apex, NC
06.2021 - 07.2024
- Developed and implemented lesson plans for children 18-24 months
- Interacted with children to support play, exploration and learning
- Presented expectations that are age and developmentally appropriate.
Lead Teacher
Primrose School
Raleigh, NC
05.2020 - 05.2021
- Supervised and monitored the safety of toddlers
- Established positive relationships with parents and families
- Planned and lead activities to encourage physical, social and intellectual growth in children.
Lead Teacher
Kids R Kids
Durham, NC
07.2019 - 05.2021
- Developed curriculum and interactive learning activities to foster intellectual growth and develop social skills including using art, music and physical activities to encourage children to explore subjects creatively
- Attended meetings with parents to keep them abreast on their child’s progress.
- Collaborated with other school staff to ensure that all students have access to a safe and supportive learning environment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Queens Preparatory Academy
06.2014
Skills
- Child development
- Early childhood education
- Play-based learning
- Behavioral analysis
- Creating a positive and nurturing learning experience
- Emotional and social skills development
- Basic learning skills development
- Lesson planning
- Interacting with children
- Supporting play, exploration, and learning
- Age and developmentally appropriate expectations
- Safety supervision
- Staff Development
- Classroom Management
Timeline
Lead Teacher
The Goddard School
06.2021 - 07.2024
Lead Teacher
Primrose School
05.2020 - 05.2021
Lead Teacher
Kids R Kids
07.2019 - 05.2021
High School Diploma -
Queens Preparatory Academy