DEBBIE BALLENTINE
BROOKLYN,N.Y.
Summary
Dynamic educator with a strong background in child development and family communication, honed at Learning Care Group. Expert in creating engaging, age-appropriate activities that foster growth and safety. Proven ability to build positive relationships with families and implement effective instructional support, ensuring a nurturing environment for all students.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Infant Teacher
Learning Care Group
Brooklyn, NY
05.2025 - Current
- Demonstrated an understanding of different cultures when interacting with families from diverse backgrounds.
- Planned age-appropriate activities that encouraged physical, cognitive, social-emotional growth in infants.
- Ensured safety rules were followed at all times by supervising playtime activities both indoors and outdoors.
- Encouraged self-help skills such as feeding and cleaning.
- Organized and maintained a safe, clean, and stimulating learning environment for infants.
- Provided individualized care and attention to each infant in the classroom.
- Engaged in conversations with infants to encourage language development.
- Observed infants' development and documented milestones using appropriate assessment tools.
- Established positive relationships with families by communicating regularly about their child's progress.
- Maintained records of attendance and provided weekly updates to parents regarding their child's activities.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss curriculum plans, student progress, and classroom management strategies.
- Changed diapers, used bibs and monitored behaviors to maintain good hygiene for each child.
Teacher Assistant
FirstStepNYC at PS/IS 41
Brooklyn, NY
02.2017 - 05.2021
- Developed positive relationships with students and families to promote a safe learning environment.
- Provided additional guidance and support to at-risk students.
- Assisted teachers in preparing and organizing materials for classroom activities.
- Participated in parent conferences when requested by the teacher.
- Attended staff meetings, trainings and workshops as required.
- Monitored student progress towards IEP goals and objectives.
- Managed and organized class records and reports.
- Conducted small group instruction sessions under the direction of the teacher or specialist.
- Implemented behavior management systems according to school policy.
- Communicated with parents and guardians about student daily activities, behaviors and related issues.
- Assisted faculty members or staff with student conferences.
- Create opportunity for family engagement within the classroom.
- Utilized technology-based tools to support instruction.
- Collected data on student performance and behavior.
- Organized field trips for students to enhance learning experiences.
Bible Study Teacher
Iglesia Principe De Paz
10.2015 - 04.2017
- Prepare lessons based on given curriculum.
- Prepare age appropriate engaging activities for ages 6-10.
- Create PowerPoint presentations for special events.
- Assist with creating advertising for major church events.
- Assist with snack and meal prep for afternoon sessions.
- Provide a safe and welcoming environment for students away from home.
- Encourage a strong and respectable bond between students and teacher.
- Assist with homework assignments prior/post bible study classes.
Cashier
Dollar Tree Stores
Brooklyn , NY
08.2014 - 02.2017
- Delivered high level of customer service to patrons using active listening and engagement skills.
- Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
- Operated cash register or POS system to receive payment by cash, check and credit card.
- Resolved customer complaints professionally in accordance with company policy.
- Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
- Followed company security procedures for handling large sums of money.
- Provided excellent customer service while promoting loyalty programs to increase sales potential.
- Assisted customers over the phone regarding store operations, product information and order placement.
- Processed returns and exchanges of merchandise in accordance with store policies.
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
- Organized promotional displays or arrange merchandise on counters or tables to promote sales.
- Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures, and customer services.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Anna Maria College
Paxton, MA05.2014
Skills
- Writing and editing
- Child development
- Safety supervision
- Language development
- Individualized care
- Family communication
- Data collection
- Instructional support
- Professionalism and ethics
- Parent-teacher communication
- Creative lesson planning
- Motor skills development
- Infant CPR certification
- Community engagement
- Event coordination
- Programming languages
- Microsoft Office Suite
Volunteer Experience
Bible Study Teacher, Iglesia Principe De Paz, 10/01/15, 04/01/17, Prepare lessons based on given curriculum., Prepare age appropriate engaging activities for ages 6-10., Create PowerPoint presentations for special events., Assist with creating advertising for major church events., Assist with snack and meal prep for afternoon sessions., Provide a safe and welcoming environment for students away from home., Encourage a strong and respectable bond between students and teacher., Assist with homework assignments prior/post bible study classes.
Affiliations
- Free writing
- Painting
- Interior design
- Photography
- Product Evaluations
Accomplishments
- Received recognition as Teacher of the Month in 2018 at FirstStepNYC (SCO).
- Promoted from a Teacher Aide to Teacher Assistant in 2018 at FirstStepNYC (SCO).
- Promoted from Teacher Assistant to Lead Infant Teacher in 2021 at Tutor Time Learning Center.
- Received recognition as Teacher of the Month in 2023 at Tutor Time Learning Center.
Certification
- CPR certified (2023)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Infant Teacher
Learning Care Group
05.2025 - Current
Teacher Assistant
FirstStepNYC at PS/IS 41
02.2017 - 05.2021
Bible Study Teacher
Iglesia Principe De Paz
10.2015 - 04.2017
Cashier
Dollar Tree Stores
08.2014 - 02.2017
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Anna Maria College
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