Dominique Little
Kalamazoo,MI
Summary
Dedicated Assistant Teacher with excellent communication and coordination skills demonstrated through previous classroom experience. Compassionate, professional and committed to student learning and overall wellbeing. Quick to jump in and help teacher with student or administrative needs. Industrious educator with solid history of successfully stepping into diverse classroom environments and supporting students with solid lectures, discussions and activities. Implement intervention strategies and discipline management techniques to enhance student success. Trained in attendance, assessment and grading requirements.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Asst. Teacher
LITTLE KIDS LEARNING CENTER
05.2022 - 09.2023
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Researched and presented new learning tools and methods for classroom application.
- Delivered supplementary lessons and practice assignments.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Kept records of student progress for teachers and parents and made notes on behavior, grades, comprehension, and personal growth.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to address diverse learning needs of the students in the class.
Homemaker
None
07.2017 - 05.2022
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
Server
Cracker Barrel Convenience Store
10.2017 - 07.2018
Server/Bartender
Olive Garden
05.2011 - 07.2015
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Medicine
Prairie State College
Chicago Heights, ILNo Degree - Education
Care Courses
McLean, VA03.2024
Associate in Paramedic -
Prairie State College
Chicago Heights, IL07.2012
Skills
- Training
- Customer Service
- Fast learner
- Organizational Skills
- Teaching
- Childcare
- Computer skills
- Communication skills
- Early childhood education
- Organizational skills
- Classroom Management
- Toddler Care
- Special Education
- Curriculum Development
- Experience with Children
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
- Relationship Building
- Group and individual instruction
- Curriculum Design
- Positive Learning Environment
- Science Instruction
- Art and music instruction
- Mathematics Instruction
- Creative Instruction Style
- Teaching strategies
- Documentation And Reporting
- Faculty Collaboration
- Instructional support
Certification
- Cda, 06/01/23, Present
- Driver's License
- Teaching Certification
- CPR Certification
Personal Information
Relocation: Anywhere
Timeline
Asst. Teacher
LITTLE KIDS LEARNING CENTER
05.2022 - 09.2023
Server
Cracker Barrel Convenience Store
10.2017 - 07.2018
Homemaker
None
07.2017 - 05.2022
Server/Bartender
Olive Garden
05.2011 - 07.2015
Some College (No Degree) - Medicine
Prairie State College
No Degree - Education
Care Courses
Associate in Paramedic -
Prairie State College
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