Deja Moore
Dundalk,MD
Summary
Attentive and creative professional passionate about helping young children develop emotional, social and educational skills. Familiar with developmentally appropriate activities and experienced with providing nurturing environments conducive to learning. Furthermore I am focused on planning diverse activities to enrich learning and promote individual growth amongst all children.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Preschool Teacher
Lightbridge Academy
Timonium , MD
06.2023 - Current
- Organized and maintained a safe learning environment for children, including supervision of indoor and outdoor playtime.
- Develop and implement lesson plans that incorporated reading, writing, math, science and art into daily activities.
- Provided individualized instruction to each student based on their needs and interests.
- Complete all required classroom documentation including, assessments and record them in a timely manner
- Collaborate with other teachers, instructors, and staff to create an optimal learning environment
- Supported students with disabilities by creating individualized learning plans and providing specialized instruction
- Put IEPs into action and provide ongoing assessments to track student progress
- Encouraged positive behavior through positive reinforcement techniques such as praise and rewards.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding student progress, behavioral issues or any other concerns they may have had about their child's well-being.
- Facilitated parent-teacher conferences when needed in order to discuss student progress or areas needing improvement.
- Utilized technology tools such as educational software programs or interactive whiteboards during lessons.
Lead Preschool Teacher
Y preschool
Towson , Maryland
07.2021 - 07.2023
- Provided individualized instruction to each student based on their needs and interests.
- Observed and documented students' growth and development throughout the year.
- Planned and implemented developmentally appropriate activities to meet the physical, emotional, intellectual and social needs of children.
- Encouraged positive behavior through positive reinforcement techniques such as praise and rewards.
- Ensured compliance with all state regulations related to preschool education standards.
- Developed partnerships with community organizations to provide additional resources for families in need.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, grades, assessments and other important information pertaining to each student.
- Monitored classroom supplies inventory levels and ordered new items as needed.
- Participated in team meetings with administrators to review curriculum objectives or discuss school policies.
- Incorporated cultural diversity into lesson plans so students could learn more about different cultures around the world.
- Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
Youth Program Assistant
Parks and Recreation Department
Greenbelt, Maryland
05.2018 - 06.2020
- Assisted with the organization and set-up of special events, including fundraising initiatives.
- Provided support to Youth Program Manager in planning and coordinating daily program activities.
- Arranged transportation for participants to attend workshops or meetings outside of the facility.
- Collaborated with community partners to arrange volunteer opportunities for program participants.
- Assisted with the collection of data necessary for grant reports or evaluations.
- Encouraged youth involvement in extracurricular programs by providing information regarding available resources.
- Supported families by connecting them with local resources tailored to their specific needs.
- Participated in professional development opportunities related to youth programming techniques.
- Adhered to organizational policies and procedures while maintaining confidentiality standards at all times.
- Coordinated facilities preparation, break-down and cleaning for each event and activity.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Child & Adolescent Studies
Bowie State University
Bowie, MDSkills
- Early Childhood Education
- Health and safety
- Social Skills Development
- Special Needs Support
- Classroom Management
- Observational skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Level 3 credentialed for the state of Maryland
- Over 50 certifications and certificates related to child care and child care development
Timeline
Lead Preschool Teacher
Lightbridge Academy
06.2023 - Current
Lead Preschool Teacher
Y preschool
07.2021 - 07.2023
Youth Program Assistant
Parks and Recreation Department
05.2018 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Science - Child & Adolescent Studies
Bowie State University