Darlene Boyd
Lithonia,GA
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Teacher
Inman Park Cooperative Preschool
Atlanta, GA
08.2019 - Current
- Create a safe environment with activities for children ages 3-5
- Teaching children “The Seven Skills of conscious Discipline” Composure, Assertiveness, Encouragement, Choices, Empathy, Positive Intent, and Consequences
- Classroom management, observations and evaluations
- Teach basic skills such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, personal hygiene, and social skills
- Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play
- Introducing science, technology, engineering, arts, mathematics and literacy skills
- Lead story time and circle time for students
Resource Teacher
Goddard school of Decatur
Decatur, GA
02.2019 - 08.2019
- Facilitated differentiated instruction by providing a variety of resources tailored to meet each student''s unique needs and abilities.
- Provided support for struggling students through targeted one-on-one instruction, improving overall class performance.
- Assessed student progress regularly using formative assessments, adjusting instructional strategies as needed for optimal learning outcomes.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, creating a safe and supportive environment conducive to learning.
Substitute Teacher
The Suzuki School
Atlanta, GA
05.2018 - 02.2019
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Assistant Manager
EPIC Long Island
Yaphank, NY
08.2013 - 02.2018
- Assist in managing the daily operation and implement systems to ensure day-to-day operation of the living environment meets the client and staffing criteria
- Serve as the liaison with other service providers including but not limited to sheltered workshops, day habilitation programs, hospitals, doctors, and Case Managers, etc
- Serve as a contact for family members, advocates, guardians, and others who are involved with the individuals
- Administration medication
- Provide 'hands-on' assistance with activities of daily living including bathing, showering, feeding, toileting, and transporting to appointments), protective oversight with community integration, recreation for the developmentally disabled individuals
- Assist consumers to be efficient and independent, motivate and guide them to work on their goals
- Helped with home management tasks such as preparing meals, grocery shopping, and cleaning
- Provide individuals with training designed to enhance independence, individualization and to ensure the promotion of community integration
- Provide a network of unique services specifically designed to meet the initial and long-term needs
Residential Support Counselor
Long Island Head Injury Association
Commack, NY
02.2006 - 11.2012
- Served as an advocate for marginalized individuals accessing mental health services within the community.
- Improved client living skills through teaching daily routines, budgeting, and self-care techniques.
- Provided crisis intervention with empathy and professionalism to ensure client safety and stabilization.
- Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability by adjusting counseling approaches based on evolving client needs or situational changes.
Teacher's Assistant/Aide
The New Interdisciplinary School
Yaphank, NY
09.2006 - 09.2009
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Administration
Briarcliffe College
Patchogue, NY05.2016
Skills
- Early childhood development
- Developmental Disabilities
- Written/Verbal Communication
- Professional Role Model
- Self Starter/Creative
- Problem Resolution & Decision Making
- Teamwork/Interpersonal
- Special Education
- Child Care
- CPR
- Planning & Organizing
- Compassion/understanding and respect for people
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Outlook
- Classroom Management
- Medical Terminology
- Curriculum Development
- Billing/invoicing
- Documentation review
Certification
- CPR/First Aid, American Academy of CPR and First Aid, 11/20 to 11/22
- Approved Medication Administration Personnel (AMAP), 08/13 to 02/18
Major Accomplishments
- Promoted to assistant manager of residential group home within a year of working as an associate, due to my work ethic, proven administrative skills, indulgence and my interaction with the individuals in my care and co-workers.
- Promoted to lead teacher from assisted teacher after proving my enthusiasm, skills at preparing daily curriculum and keeping the children engaged, and outstanding interaction with the children as well as constant communication with the parents.
Timeline
Lead Teacher
Inman Park Cooperative Preschool
08.2019 - Current
Resource Teacher
Goddard school of Decatur
02.2019 - 08.2019
Substitute Teacher
The Suzuki School
05.2018 - 02.2019
Assistant Manager
EPIC Long Island
08.2013 - 02.2018
Teacher's Assistant/Aide
The New Interdisciplinary School
09.2006 - 09.2009
Residential Support Counselor
Long Island Head Injury Association
02.2006 - 11.2012
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Administration
Briarcliffe College