DeSean Green
Washington,DC
Summary
To obtain a position that will enable me to use my strong organizational skills, educational background, ability to work well with others, excellent communication, and computer skills. The ability to work independently or as part of a team to meet project deadlines; multicultural awareness with a high level of adaptability. Coordinated and diligent activity coordinator skilled in student behavior management and redirection. Supports faculty and classroom needs with a proactive and diligent approach. Passionate about helping students and offers proven skills developed over 5 years of related experience. Versed in school standards and strategies to optimize learning for disabled students. Paraprofessionals are versed in planning and setting up classrooms conducive to the learning process, as well as individual and social development. CPR and First Aid certified. Assistant Teacher is successful at working with students from diverse backgrounds. Combines real-life experience with certified hours of student teaching experience to provide an engaging and interactive learning environment. Experienced Teacher assistant with over 5 years of experience in the Dc area. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher's Assistant
KinderCare Learning Centers
Washington, DC
04.2022 - Current
- Prepared for lessons by gathering educational materials and setting up equipment.
- Communicated with parents to inform about child's progress and classroom behavior.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
- Created a weekly newsletter to keep families informed about school activities.
- Utilized software to create weekly schedules and attendance forms.
- Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.
- Collaborated with teachers to promote appropriate care and education for children.
- Assisted teachers by developing lesson plans to meet educational goals for each child.
- Engaged and entertained children through recreational and educational activities.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Assisted teacher with developing creative program suitable for preschool children.
- Maintained a tidy and clean classroom consistent with safety and health standards.
- Taught children creative approaches, methods, and techniques.
- Encouraged children to interact with each other and participate in group activities.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Educated students on foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Organized snack time and nap hours.
Paraprofessional
Friendship Public Charter School, FPCS
Washington, DC
03.2021 - 02.2022
- DEDICATED AIDEPARAPROFESSIONAL/DEDICATED AIDEPARAPROFESSIONAL/DEDICATED AIDE
- Promoted student creativity, problem-solving skills and critical thinking abilities with individualized techniques.
- Developed safe and supportive environments for students with sensory disorders.
- Worked with teaching staff and administrators to optimize student assistance and schedules.
- Provided continuous care, support and attention to assigned students.
- Reinforced teacher's instruction with personalized assistance.
Teacher's Assistant
Hopkins House Preschool
Alexandria, VA
03.2021 - 02.2022
- Prepared for lessons by gathering educational materials and setting up equipment.
- Communicated with parents for information about the child's progress and classroom behavior.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
- Created a weekly newsletter to keep families informed about school activities.
- Utilized software to create weekly schedules and attendance forms.
- Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.
- Collaborated with teachers to promote appropriate care and education for children.
- Assisted teachers by developing lesson plans to meet educational goals for each child.
- Created portfolios to showcase the progress of each child, using the software.
- Assisted teachers by developing lesson plans to meet educational goals for each child.
- Engaged and entertained children through recreational and educational activities.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Assisted teacher with developing creative programs suitable for preschool children.
Paraprofessional Aide
Democracy
Congress Heights, Washington
07.2018 - 03.2019
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Maintained head count and attendance sheets.
- Instructed small groups of students in basic concepts such as alphabet, shapes, and color recognition.
- Prepared learning materials, helping teachers prepare for daily instruction.
- Prepared reports and paperwork for parent-teacher conferences.
- Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper, and crayons.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support the teacher's lesson delivery.
- Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper, and crayons.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Reported on student progress, behavior and social skills to parents.
Dedicated Aide
Align Staffing
Washington, DC
03.2018 - 07.2018
- Interacted with a diverse student's population and answered general questions regarding admission and course scheduling
- Collaborate with the lead teacher in the planning and management of a non-categorical self- contained classroom
- Implement prescribed behavioral strategies and positive behavior support
- Maintain the safety of students and act as a positive role model.
- De-escalate students and use counseling skills.
- Greeting customers inside the establishment
- Showing new merchandise to customers so they can purchase.
- Stocking shoe shelves
- Making sure each and every shoe wall is straightened.
- Making sure the store is clean for the next business day.
- Getting shoes for customers when they want to purchase
- Interacted with a diverse student's population and answered general questions regarding admission and course scheduling
- Collaborate with the lead teacher in the planning and management of a non-categorical self- contained classroom
- Implement prescribed behavioral strategies and positive behavior support
- Maintain the safety of students and act as a positive role model.
- De-escalate students and use counseling skills.
Education
BBA - Early Childhood Education
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ11.2025
Skills
- Sorting and labeling
- Spreadsheet management
- Project planning
- Multi-line phone proficiency
- Mail handling
- Clerical Support
- Problem-Solving
- Decision Making
- Self-Motivated
- Multitasking Abilities
- Attention to Detail
Additional Information
- Awards & Honors Extracurricular Activities EDUCATIONEDUCATIONEDUCATIONEDUCATION , Honor Roll Perfect Attendance Award Friendships Cares Substitute Great with Technology
Certification
- Preschool Endorsement
- Licensed CPR/AID -
Timeline
Teacher's Assistant
KinderCare Learning Centers
04.2022 - Current
Paraprofessional
Friendship Public Charter School, FPCS
03.2021 - 02.2022
Teacher's Assistant
Hopkins House Preschool
03.2021 - 02.2022
Paraprofessional Aide
Democracy
07.2018 - 03.2019
Dedicated Aide
Align Staffing
03.2018 - 07.2018
BBA - Early Childhood Education
University of Arizona
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