Experienced Education Assistant and Lead Daycare teacher with a Bachelor of Science Education obtained Fall of 2023.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher
Go Kids and Learning Center
Sioux Falls, SD
08.2012 - Current
Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
Maintained secure and safe classroom to provide positive learning environment.
Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
Organized activities to promote physical, mental and social development of each child.
Supervised students throughout day, both in classroom and outside during breaks.
Planned and organized variety of activities and field trips to aid mental and physical growth in children.
Transported children to various field trips and events and oversaw supervision of staff and children.
Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
Student Teacher
Oscar Howe Elementary
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
08.2023 - 12.2023
Collaborated with teacher to plan and achieve instructional goals and objectives.
Developed deeper understanding of teaching strategies with increasing responsibility for student learning.
Observed educators teaching various lessons, interacting with students and managing classrooms to gain insight and understanding of duties and responsibilities.
Created lesson plans to incorporate mandated topics and include immersive activities for student engagement.
Managed classroom procedures and organized resources to promote safety and learning.
Accepted constructive criticism and feedback with positivity in areas requiring improvement.
Education Assistant
Sioux Falls School District
Sioux Falls, SD
10.2018 - 05.2023
Work one on one with students in classroom setting, small groups, recesses and attend to students specific needs.
Assist teachers with tasks which have included grading papers, organization, helping students within classroom.
Supervise lunchroom
Supervise playground
Responsible for children who ride bus to ensure safe departure.
Attended Student conferences and provided input on students goals and progress.
Sales Associate
JCPenney
Sioux Falls, SD
11.2009 - 12.2012
Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice.
Collected payments and provided accurate change.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Dakota State University
Madison, SD
12.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration
Southeast Technical Institute
Sioux Falls, SD
05.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Southeast Technical Institute
Sioux Falls, SD
06.2014
Skills
Adaptability - Ability to jump from task to task as assigned by teacher and/or principal This may include changing class rooms, grade levels or subject matter
Communication - Ability to communicate with different level of learners, teachers and administration
Creativity- There are different ways of learning and being creative to best utilize a students learning method helps them learn in the way that best suits their needs
Timeline
Student Teacher
Oscar Howe Elementary
08.2023 - 12.2023
Education Assistant
Sioux Falls School District
10.2018 - 05.2023
Lead Teacher
Go Kids and Learning Center
08.2012 - Current
Sales Associate
JCPenney
11.2009 - 12.2012
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Dakota State University
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration
Southeast Technical Institute
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education