Desiree Wright
Basking Ridge,NJ
Summary
Early childhood education teacher assistant with proven track record in fostering supportive and enriching learning environment. Contributed to curriculum development and classroom management, ensuring safe and engaging atmosphere for children. Known for strong collaboration and ability to adapt easily to situations as they arise, consistently maintaining high standards of care and education. Nurturing, patient, and kind.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Assistant Teacher
New Providence Presbyterian Church Preschool
01.2022 - Current
- Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
- Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.
- Supported children''s social and emotional growth by implementing creative play opportunities and group activities.
- Assisted lead teacher in developing age-appropriate curriculum to support child development milestones.
- Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
- Engaged and entertained children through recreational and educational activities.
- Encouraged children to interact with each other and participate in group activities.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students by adhering to preschool policies and procedures.
- Contributed ideas for classroom decorations that fostered creativity and imagination among young learners.
- Served as an empathetic listener and problem solver when addressing student concerns or conflicts that arose within the classroom.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Promoted language development in students by engaging them in conversations, reading stories, and teaching songs related to various themes.
- Organized snack time and nap hours.
- Enhanced classroom management skills, creating a positive learning environment for students.
- Provided individualized attention to students who required additional support in meeting academic goals.
- Assisted teacher by developing lesson plans to meet educational goals for each child.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay informed on best practices in early childhood education.
- Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Implemented effective behavior management techniques aimed at encouraging positive behaviors while discouraging undesirable ones.
- Encouraged creative expression in students through art and music activities.
- Supported lead teacher in coordinating field trips, broadening students' real-world understanding.
- Facilitated conflict resolution among students, teaching them valuable interpersonal skills.
- Created safe and welcoming classroom environment, ensuring all children felt valued and included.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of classroom materials, contributing to structured learning environment.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
Child Care Supervisor
LifeTime Athletic Fitness
05.2015 - 04.2022
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
- Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
- Maintained a clean and organized facility with attention to sanitation standards and child-safe environments.
- Enhanced child safety by implementing and enforcing strict guidelines for staff supervision and playground activities.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX05-2000
Skills
- Assist teacher with classroom management and support teacher in any areas needed throughout the day
- Strong work ethic and dependable
- Clear verbal and written communication
- Heartsaver first aid CPR AED (first aid CPR AED)
- Create nurturing environment
- Supervising classroom activities
- Early childhood development
- School community relations
- Assist teacher in activity planning and implementation
- Organizational and planning skills
Timeline
Preschool Assistant Teacher
New Providence Presbyterian Church Preschool
01.2022 - Current
Child Care Supervisor
LifeTime Athletic Fitness
05.2015 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Texas Tech University
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