Denisha Pearson
Brooklyn
Summary
Friendly and energetic Early Childhood DOE Educator with over seven years in early childhood education. Motivated to help children develop social, academic, and creative abilities to foster well-being and progress. Well-versed in developmental milestones and activities to promote curiosity and engagement.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Specialized Pre-K Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
New York, NY
01.2022 - Current
- Maintained student records according to rigorous confidentiality and privacy regulations.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Incorporated music, art and theater into lesson planning.
- Created and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum addressing learning styles.
- Observed children for signs of illness, injury, emotional disturbance, learning disorders, and speech problems.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- fostered a loving, nurturing environment for students of all ages
After-School Camp Counselor
Green Ivy Schools
New York, NY
06.2021 - 01.2022
- Managed administrative tasks such as attendance records, inventory management, budget tracking.
- Assisted with the daily activities of the camp program, including arts and crafts, sports, outdoor activities, and educational programs.
- Trained and mentored new teaching assistants in Montessori methods and classroom management.
Sales Associate
Primark Stores
Brooklyn, NY
10.2019 - 01.2021
- Adapted sales strategies based on customer interactions and feedback to improve results.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store merchandise and policies.
- Used technology resources to assist customers in locating and selecting items.
- Computed purchases and received and processed cash or credit payment.
Financial Services Representative
Alchemy Lending
New York , NY
05.2019 - 10.2019
- Analyzed client financial statements and data to evaluate financial health and investment opportunities.
- Engaged in ongoing training and education to acquire knowledge of financial products and services in changing economic conditions.
- Maintained friendly front-line coverage by greeting and assisting walk-in customers, promoting good first impressions with clients.
- Demonstrated expertise in product knowledge and sales to identify and recommend appropriate products and services to clients.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
CUNY Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NY05-2028
Skills
- Group and individual instruction
- Progress reporting
- Creative lesson planning
- Language development
- CPR and AED
- Classroom management
- Computer proficient
- Creative problem solving
- early childhood education
- Gross motor skills
- Daycare management
Certification
- CPR /First Aid Certificate
- STEM Award
Timeline
Specialized Pre-K Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
01.2022 - Current
After-School Camp Counselor
Green Ivy Schools
06.2021 - 01.2022
Sales Associate
Primark Stores
10.2019 - 01.2021
Financial Services Representative
Alchemy Lending
05.2019 - 10.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
CUNY Brooklyn College