Destani Brown
Newark,NJ
Summary
Proactive and caring worker with five 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.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Helping Hands Daycare
04.2020 - Current
- Improved student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and visual aids into lessons.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Actively participated in professional development workshops to stay current on educational trends and improve teaching techniques.
- Designed assessments that measured student progress towards meeting curriculum goals, informing future instructional decisions.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Established a positive classroom environment that promoted respect, inclusion, and cooperation among students.
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, enhancing communication and collaboration for student success.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Demonstrated flexibility by adapting lesson plans according to changing needs or circumstances while maintaining high-quality instruction for all students.
- Consistently met or exceeded state standards for Pre-Kindergarten education through effective lesson planning and delivery.
- Organized extracurricular events such as field trips and guest speakers to enhance students'' understanding of real-world applications of concepts learned in class.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology And Anthropology
Bloomfield College of Monclair State University
Bloomfield, NJ12.2024
Associate of Science - Social Sciences
Essex County College
Newark, NJ06.2023
Skills
- Communication
- Customer service
- Interpersonal skills
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Positive Reinforcement
- Nutrition knowledge
- Child development expertise
- Classroom Management
- Classroom Organization
- Social Skills Development
- Activity Planning
- Physical Fitness
- Special Education
Awards
- Honor Roll inclusion for high grades
- Awards won for specific activities such as Basketball, Track, and Cheer
Affiliations
- New Urban Direction non-profit Organization and Community Church
Timeline
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Helping Hands Daycare
04.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology And Anthropology
Bloomfield College of Monclair State University
Associate of Science - Social Sciences
Essex County College
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