Destini Ray
Austell,GA
Summary
Creative and energetic Early Childhood Education professional devoted to offering diverse activity plans and experiential learning opportunities to enhance individual development. Friendly, supportive and motivated with strong desire to promote student potential. Offering 3 years of experience with passion for building strong rwlations with faculty, students and caregivers.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Teacher
Zion Baptist Academy
01.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased student engagement and success.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary units of study, fostering a deeper understanding of content across subject areas.
- Designed and executed project-based learning experiences, promoting teamwork, problem-solving skills, and real-world connections for students.
- Used data-driven decision-making processes to analyze student performance trends and adjust instructional practices accordingly, leading to improved outcomes.
Assistant Teacher
Zion Baptist Academy
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Increased student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into the curriculum.
- Enhanced students'' critical thinking skills through problem-solving exercises and open-ended questions.
- Ensured a safe and supportive learning environment by enforcing classroom rules and addressing behavioral issues promptly.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular lessons, promoting interdisciplinary learning among students.
Education
Associate's degree - Early Childhood Education
Bryant & Stratton College-Online
Buffalo, NY01.2024
High school diploma -
Wheeler High School
Marietta, GA05.2021
Skills
- Toddler Care
- Classroom Management
- Infant Care
- Nannying
- Communication Skills
- Writing Skills
- Classroom Experience
- Babysitting
- Teaching
- Autism Experience
- Early childhood education
- Tutoring
- Classroom experience
- Special Needs
- Special education
- Customer service
- Curriculum Development
- Organizational Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Student Records Management
- Behavior Modeling
- Activity Planning
Certification
- First Aid Certification, 10/01/24
- CPR Certification, 10/01/24
- Driver's License, 01/01/29
Assessments
- Elementary school classroom management, Proficient, 07/01/22
- Managing behavior in elementary school classrooms, Proficient, 07/01/22
- Building relationships for childcare providers, Proficient, 07/01/22
- Early childhood development, Proficient, 07/01/22
- Retail customer service, Proficient, 05/01/22
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Lead Teacher
Zion Baptist Academy
01.2023 - Current
Assistant Teacher
Zion Baptist Academy
02.2022 - 05.2022
Associate's degree - Early Childhood Education
Bryant & Stratton College-Online
High school diploma -
Wheeler High School