Dionne White

• Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group. My skills were:
• Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
• Supported children with special needs, creating customized learning strategies to accommodate various abilities.
• Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress.
• Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
• Promoted physical health by incorporating movement breaks and outdoor play opportunities into each day''s schedule.
• Collaborated with colleagues on curriculum development, sharing best practices to improve overall instruction quality across the school.
• Improved literacy rates by implementing targeted reading interventions and guided reading sessions.
• Enhanced student learning by incorporating hands-on activities and real-world examples in lesson plans.
• Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
• Boosted children''s social skills development through group projects and collaborative games.
• Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
• Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive, and safe classroom environments.

I was an Afterschool Teacher , PreK teacher and preschool teacher. I also worked as a floater. I worked in all classrooms. My skills were:

• Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
• Enhanced literacy skills with targeted reading programs.
• Enhanced students' critical thinking and problem-solving skills through project-based learning.
• Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
• Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
• Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
• Improved student engagement by incorporating interactive learning technologies into lesson plans.

I started my career in Early Childhood Education as a two year old teacher. I, then migrated to becoming a Afterschool teacher. My skills were:

• Cultivated a safe and inclusive classroom environment that fostered respect, empathy, and cultural awareness among students.
• Fostered creativity in the classroom through art projects, dramatic play, storytelling exercises, and other imaginative pursuits.
• Improved classroom behavior by establishing and consistently applying clear rules and expectations.
• Supported children's physical development with daily outdoor play and fine motor skills activities, enhancing their physical health and coordination.
• Mentored new educators, providing guidance on effective teaching approaches and classroom management techniques.
• Fostered safe and nurturing classroom environment, allowing children to explore and learn confidently.
• Integrated children with special needs into classroom, promoting empathy and understanding among peers.
• Facilitated small group activities to encourage collaboration and social skills among children.