Desiree Shreve
Harrisburg,PA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Assistant Teacher position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Infant Toddler Teacher
Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning
09.2024 - Current
- Built and maintained strong relationships with families and students, fostering trust, collaboration, and a supportive, inclusive classroom environment.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to plan curriculum, exchange feedback, and ensure a dynamic, cooperative learning space.
- Created a safe, nurturing classroom that encouraged creativity, curiosity, and exploration, while adhering to health and safety standards.
- Led small group activities to enhance language, fine motor skills, and problem-solving, adapting methods to accommodate diverse learning styles.
- Implemented positive discipline strategies and daily routines to promote social-emotional growth, physical activity, and cognitive development.
- Earned Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, demonstrating expertise in early childhood education and commitment to professional growth.
Professional Development: Assistant Teacher
Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning
09.2023 - 09.2024
- Completed a year-long professional development program designed to expand existing skills and knowledge, focusing on best practices in early childhood education.
- Participated in group learning sessions, collaborating with colleagues to deepen understanding of early childhood education foundations and curriculum development.
- Participated in the "Leading for Children" program, focusing on leadership development and strategies for creating an inclusive, supportive, and high-quality learning environment for young children.
- Participated in off-site experiences to observe and participate in diverse early childhood education settings, strengthening the practical application of learning in real-world environments.
- Developed a strong understanding of family success strategies, health and safety protocols, ensuring a holistic approach to supporting children and their families.
Sales Associate
Sheetz
05.2004 - Current
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with customers to enhance service.
- Prepared and served various food and drink items to customer specifications in fast-paced environments.
- Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
- Followed safety and sanitation policies while handling food and beverages to uphold proper health standards.
Mother of Three
Self Employed
07.2007 - Current
- Autism understanding
- Autism awareness
- Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating, and school schedules for children.
- Developed and implemented behavior management strategies to minimize indiscipline and guide children in attaining positive behavior.
- Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Administered basic first-aid and medication in emergency situations.
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor, and cognitive skills.
- Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects.
- Organized extracurricular schedules for sports and classes and provided safe transportation to different events.
- Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
Private Hospice Caregiver
Ruby Shipe, Mother
07.2022 - 12.2022
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Oversaw implementation and ongoing assessment of patient care plan.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Education
High School Diploma -
Susquehanna Township High School
Harrisburg, PA06.2004
Skills
- Organization and Time Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Cultural Awareness
- Creative Strategies
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Observation and Documentation
- Active listener
- Strong work ethic
- Adaptable and flexible
Timeline
Assistant Infant Toddler Teacher
Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning
09.2024 - Current
Professional Development: Assistant Teacher
Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning
09.2023 - 09.2024
Private Hospice Caregiver
Ruby Shipe, Mother
07.2022 - 12.2022
Mother of Three
Self Employed
07.2007 - Current
Sales Associate
Sheetz
05.2004 - Current
High School Diploma -
Susquehanna Township High School
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