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Donesha Stanley

Washington,DC

Summary

Professional educator with strong commitment to nurturing and developing young minds. Skilled in creating engaging and supportive learning environments, fostering positive behavior, and adapting to varying needs. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, ensuring dependable support for educators and students alike. Proficient in lesson planning, classroom management, and promoting social, emotional, and cognitive growth.

Professional childcare worker with proven track record in early childhood education. Created supportive learning experiences and contributed to positive child development. Team-oriented, adaptable, and focused on achieving educational goals through collaboration and flexibility. Proficient in implementing creative activities and maintaining safe environment.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Teacher

Happy Faces Learning Center
10.2020 - 03.2024
  • Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Developed strong relationships with students and their families, fostering mutual trust and respect that contributed to overall student success.
  • Promoted a positive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations and consistently enforcing behavior guidelines.
  • Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
  • Gathered materials and resources to prepare for lessons and activities.

Assistant Teacher

The Learning Experience
10.2017 - 03.2019

Assisted in maintaining a clean and orderly classroom environment, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations while supporting an optimal learning space for students.

  • Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
  • Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, fostering trust and collaboration for their child''s development.
  • Facilitated smooth transitions during daily routines by providing clear instructions and encouragement, helping children build confidence in their ability to navigate new experiences.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Gathered materials and resources to prepare for lessons and activities.

Assistant Teacher

Mount Vernon
06.2015 - 10.2017
  • Collaborated effectively with fellow teachers to share best practices and coordinate activities across classrooms in the childcare center.
  • Improved classroom management with the implementation of positive reinforcement strategies, leading to a more conducive learning environment.
  • Provided individualized support to students with diverse needs, ensuring their academic and social success within the classroom.
  • Documented behavior, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
  • Gathered materials and resources to prepare for lessons and activities.
  • Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
  • Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.

Education

Associate of Science - Human Services

College of New Rochelle
New Rochelle
11-2022

High School Diploma -

Thorton High School
Mount Vernon NY
06-2018

Skills

  • Early childhood education
  • Child development
  • Curriculum implementation
  • Child assessment
  • Child care
  • Classroom instruction
  • Patience and empathy
  • Parent communication
  • CPR certified

Accomplishments

  • Transitioned facility from paper to electronic filing system.
  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Assistant Teacher

Happy Faces Learning Center
10.2020 - 03.2024

Assistant Teacher

The Learning Experience
10.2017 - 03.2019

Assistant Teacher

Mount Vernon
06.2015 - 10.2017

Associate of Science - Human Services

College of New Rochelle

High School Diploma -

Thorton High School
Donesha Stanley