Delona Johnson
Hartshorne,OK
Summary
Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness. Proactive and caring worker with 7 years of experience combined with communication strengths and good observational skills. Skillfully handles day-to-day activities while looking for opportunities to make a difference. Preschool Teacher with engaging nature and enthusiasm for classroom education. Experienced and trained in varying teaching methods with goal to fulfill each student's individual learning needs. Early Childhood Educator devoted to successfully preparing children for a full educational career. Committed to teaching students good studying habits at young ages. Attends professional development seminars, faculty meetings and parent-teacher conferences to remain connected to the needs of children and parents. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Teacher
McAlester Christian Academy
01.2017 - Current
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
- Encouraged use of technology to support student learning.
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Assisted in the assessment of each student''s abilities, tailoring instruction to meet individual needs and learning styles.
- Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Contributed to the successful implementation of school-wide initiatives by collaborating with colleagues on curriculum development, professional development, and other projects.
- Enhanced student reading skills by implementing engaging literacy activities and utilizing age-appropriate books.
- Maintained accurate records of each child''s progress throughout the year using various documentation methods such as portfolios or tracking sheets.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
- Increased parent involvement by effectively communicating with families about upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, and student progress reports.
- Strengthened communication skills among preschoolers through daily dialogue practice during circle time sessions.
- Organized special events like field trips, holiday celebrations, or guest speakers to enhance the educational experience for students while building a sense of community within the classroom.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Assisted and supervised 12 children through entire school day.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback on educational development.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Evaluated student performance regularly through observation, assessment tools, and parent-teacher conferences to ensure academic growth was being achieved consistently across all areas of development.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Veterinary Assistant
Oklahoma Vet Med
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Administered injections, oral medications and topically applied medications prescribed by veterinarian.
- Managed medical intervention and therapy for animals in collaboration with veterinarian.
- Enhanced patient care by assisting veterinarians with examinations, surgeries, and diagnostic procedures.
- Performed testing and completed blood counts.
- Streamlined appointment scheduling to optimize daily operations and maximize patient throughput.
- Monitored vital signs and provided nursing care for animals.
- Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
- Restrained animals for examination and treatment.
- Prepared and administered diets and feedings according to instructions.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
- Assisted with euthanasia procedures in humanely and compassionately to minimize suffering.
- Groomed and bathed animals to maintain hygiene and appearance.
- Educated clients on post-surgical care and nutrition.
- Implemented proper sterilization procedures to maintain a sanitary work environment and prevent cross-contamination risks.
- Followed safety protocols for handling animals.
- Assisted in emergency situations effectively providing first aid or life-saving measures under veterinarian supervision.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans.
- Participated continuing education training seminars workshops conferences advance knowledge stay current industry trends best practices.
- Maintained clean and safe animal living areas.
- Supported veterinary team in diagnostic imaging procedures such as radiographs and ultrasounds for accurate diagnoses.
- Assisted veterinarian during immunologic, medical, surgical, and diagnostic procedures.
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
- Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
- Expedited laboratory processing times by collecting samples efficiently for blood work or other testing purposes.
- Contributed to a clean and safe environment by maintaining surgical instruments, equipment, and facilities.
- Fostered positive relationships clients staff vendors community members promote collaborative inclusive atmosphere professional growth.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - General Studies
University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK05.2024
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Connors State College
Warner, OK12.2021
High School Diploma -
Hartshorne Highschool
Hartshorne, OK05.2000
Skills
- Heartsaver CPR AED (CPR AED)
- Relationship Building
- Rule Enforcement
- Early Childhood Education
- Educational Games
- Age-Appropriate Curriculum
- Individual Student Instruction
- Promoting Social and Emotional Development
- Behavior Modification Techniques
- Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
- Student Needs Assessments
- Student Engagement and Development
- Daily Schedule Creation
- Parent and Guardian Relations
- Motivating and Inspiring Students
- Creative Thinking
- Reinforcing Learning Concepts
- Supervising Classroom Activities
- Early Childhood Development
- Lesson Planning
- Play-Based Learning
- Color Recognition Support
- Activity Planning
- Parent-Teacher Conferences
- Documentation And Reporting
- Numbers and alphabet lessons
- Coordinating with Teachers and Specialists
- Age-Appropriate Assessment
- Curriculum Planning
- Positive Reinforcement
- Child CPR and First Aid
- Fine Motor Skill Development
- Schedule creation and maintenance
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
McAlester Christian Academy
01.2017 - Current
Veterinary Assistant
Oklahoma Vet Med
01.2015 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Arts - General Studies
University of Central Oklahoma
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Connors State College
High School Diploma -
Hartshorne Highschool
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