I am an early childhood education professional with strong focus on fostering nurturing and inclusive learning environment. From my experience in the classroom, I am adept at curriculum development, classroom management, and individualized instruction. I am known for effective collaboration with colleagues and adaptability to meet changing needs. Valued for reliability, communication skills, and results-driven approach to supporting children's growth and development, I would be dedicated to realizing our mission and serving our community and our families.
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Dedrick Box
Arkadelphia,AR
Summary
Overview
7
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Arkansas Early Learning
Early Head Start Teacher
08.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Developed strong relationships with families by maintaining open lines of communication about their child's progress and addressing concerns promptly.
- Established a nurturing learning environment where children felt safe, supported, and motivated to learn.
- Increased students' social-emotional development with age-appropriate activities focusing on empathy, self-regulation, and cooperation.
- Assessed student progress regularly using various assessment tools and adjusted instruction accordingly for optimal growth.
- Enhanced parent-teacher communication through regular updates on student progress and collaborative problem-solving approaches.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Promoted creativity through imaginative play activities that encouraged expression of thoughts and feelings in a supportive setting.
- Increased students' social-emotional development with age-appropriate activities focusing on empathy, self-regulation, and cooperation.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
Central Arkansas Development Council
Early Head Start Teacher
08.2021 - 08.2024
Job overview
- Promoted creativity through imaginative play activities that encouraged expression of thoughts and feelings in a supportive setting.
- Developed strong relationships with families by maintaining open lines of communication about their child's progress and addressing concerns promptly.
- Established a nurturing learning environment where children felt safe, supported, and motivated to learn.
- Increased students' social-emotional development with age-appropriate activities focusing on empathy, self-regulation, and cooperation.
- Assessed student progress regularly using various assessment tools and adjusted instruction accordingly for optimal growth.
- Enhanced parent-teacher communication through regular updates on student progress and collaborative problem-solving approaches.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
- Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
Central Arkansas Development Council
Janitor
03.2018 - 08.2021
Job overview
- Maintained clean and comfortable environments in commercial buildings by vacuuming, cleaning windows, and dusting.
- Improved facility cleanliness by performing daily maintenance tasks, such as sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming.
- Reduced the spread of germs by sanitizing high-touch surfaces such as doorknobs and handrails.
- Kept building spaces premises clean inside and outside.
- Maintained a well-stocked inventory of cleaning supplies to ensure all necessary equipment was available for use.
- Contributed to a welcoming environment by maintaining clean and organized common areas such as lobbies and conference rooms.
- Maintained a positive and professional demeanor while interacting with building occupants, promoting a respectful work environment.
- Deep cleaned or replaced flooring, performing stripping, sealing and finishing tasks.
- Responded immediately to calls from personnel to clean up spills and wet floors.
- Moved furniture for cleaning and set up for special events.
- Performed daily facility checklists for cleaning floors, wiping down glass entryways and collecting trash.
- Used hand trucks or manually lifted supplies, equipment and heavy furniture.
Education
Prescott High SchoolPrescott, Arkansas
High School Diploma
05-2009
University Overview
- National Honor Society Member
- Art Club, Science Club, Students Against Drunk Driving, and Yearbook Staff Member
- Extracurricular Activities: Drum Major 2007-2009
- Elected as Class President of the Class of 2009
Southern Arkansas UniversityMagnolia, Arkansas
Bachelor of Arts from Graphic Design
12-2014
University Overview
- Member of Kappa Kappa Psi, National Honorary Band Fraternity
TeachstoneOnline
No Degree from Child Development Associate For Infant/Toddler
01-2023
University Overview
Skills
- Parent-teacher communication
- Optimistic Mindset
- Strategic Goal Setting
- First aid and CPR
- Early Childhood Care Practices
- Child observation
- Developmental tracking
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Child assessment
- Adaptable Learner
- Analytical Problem-Solving
- Dedicated and Trustworthy
Certification
- Child Development Associate (CDA) - Council for Professional Recognition.
Timeline
Early Head Start Teacher
Arkansas Early Learning
08.2024 - Current
Early Head Start Teacher
Central Arkansas Development Council
08.2021 - 08.2024
Janitor
Central Arkansas Development Council
03.2018 - 08.2021
Prescott High School
High School Diploma
Southern Arkansas University
Bachelor of Arts from Graphic Design
Teachstone
No Degree from Child Development Associate For Infant/Toddler
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