Dionne Nelson
Upper Marlboro,MD
Summary
I am a conscientious, energetic leader with excellent interpersonal skills. I am recognized for my outstanding customer service expertise and for communicating effectively with people on all levels. I am conversant in child development. With vast knowledge in many areas, I can assist admirably. Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dedicated Aide/Montessori Assistant
Lee Montessori Public Charter School
Washington, DC
08.2016 - Current
- Manage the classroom in such a way that protects the lessons given by the Lead Guide.
- Encourage the children to be independent, and model appropriate manners and behaviors for them.
- Work with individual children or small groups, as directed by the Lead Guide.
- Prepare the Montessori classroom environment to meet the children's needs and interests.
- Clean the classroom and replenish materials and supplies in the morning, afternoon, or as instructed by the lead guide.
- Make materials as required by the Lead Guide.
Child and Youth Program Assistant
Florest Glen Child Development Center
Silver Spring, MD
07.2014 - 08.2016
- Prepare weekly lesson plans.
- Keep track of time and ratios.
- Using the infant feeding guide of the protocol to create a feeding plan for infants.
- Working with children on their ADLs, such as social and emotional skills, cognitive skills, and language skills.
- Assist each child as needed with their motor skills.
- Introduce and teach family-style dining.
Paraprofessional/Instructional Aide
Ludlow-Taylor Elementary
Washington, DC
09.2011 - 08.2012
- Assisting elementary-age special needs children with their daily social skills, supporting each student in their life skills, and hygiene care.
- Assisting the teacher to help the students prepare for their next grade level, assist with all classroom tasks, such as putting away supplies, toys, and work materials used daily.
- Helping each student as needed with their motor skills, one-on-one assistance with speech, and activities of daily living (ADL).
Floating Dedicated Aide
Tamah, LLC - Various DCPS Schools
Washington, D.C.
08.2008 - 07.2011
- Dispatched to various schools throughout DCPS to assist teachers with daily needs.
- Worked one-on-one with special-needs students to provide additional support and guidance.
- Adapted learning routines and practices meet the needs of diverse learners.
- Provided individualized support for students with special needs.
Education
High school diploma -
Oxon Hill High School
Oxon Hill, MD06.2010
Skills
- Experience with
- Children Childcare
- Special Education
- Classroom
- Management
- Autism Experience
- Food Preparation
- Time management
- Conflict resolution
- Montessori method
- Montessori materials knowledge
Certification
- AMI Certified Assistant Present
- Registered Behavior Technician Training Present
- ServSafe Food Handler’s Certification Current
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Dedicated Aide/Montessori Assistant
Lee Montessori Public Charter School
08.2016 - Current
Child and Youth Program Assistant
Florest Glen Child Development Center
07.2014 - 08.2016
Paraprofessional/Instructional Aide
Ludlow-Taylor Elementary
09.2011 - 08.2012
Floating Dedicated Aide
Tamah, LLC - Various DCPS Schools
08.2008 - 07.2011
High school diploma -
Oxon Hill High School
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