Efe Ebalu
Dallas,TX
Summary
Dedicated early childhood professional with a strong focus on safety, creativity, and teamwork. Proven ability to foster positive relationships and engage toddlers in enriching learning experiences.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Toddler Room Assistant
Cathedral Montessori School
Dallas, Texas
01.2025 - Current
- Assisted toddlers in daily activities and routines at Cathedral Montessori.
- Maintained a safe, clean, and engaging classroom environment for young children.
- Encouraged social interaction and cooperation among toddlers during playtime.
- Monitored children's behavior and addressed any conflicts or concerns promptly.
- Organized materials and resources for arts, crafts, and sensory play sessions.
- Supervised and interacted with toddlers during free play, meal times, and nap time.
- Cleaned up after meals, snack time, and other activities to maintain a safe environment for children.
- Monitored the health and safety of all toddlers while they were in my care.
- Demonstrated patience when dealing with difficult behaviors exhibited by toddlers.
Infant/Assistant Toddler Teacher
Highland park united methodist church day school
Dallas, Texas
01.2021 - 06.2024
- Assisted lead teacher in planning and implementing age-appropriate activities.
- Supervised toddlers during playtime to ensure safety and engagement.
- Prepared educational materials that supported developmental milestones for toddlers.
- Fostered positive relationships among children through cooperative play activities.
- Monitored the development of each child, providing feedback to parents as needed.
- Supervised children during nap time, ensuring proper sleep habits are maintained.
- Assisted with preparing meals for the students according to dietary restrictions or preferences.
- Read stories aloud to students on a regular basis to promote literacy skills development.
- Assisted in developing and implementing age-appropriate activities for toddlers.
- Engaged in professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date on best practices in early childhood education.
Infant Teacher
Prestonwood Christian Academy CLC
Dallas, Texas
09.2018 - 12.2020
- Maintained a clean and organized classroom ensuring safety and hygiene standards.
- Observed and documented infants' progress to tailor individual learning strategies.
- Sanitized toys, equipment, supplies and surfaces regularly.
- Assisted with diaper changes and assisted children with toileting needs when necessary.
- Helped develop gross motor skills through playtime activities such as crawling, walking, running, jumping.
- Followed safe feeding guidelines and parental requests for breastmilk, formula and solids.
- Established positive relationships with families by communicating regularly about their child's progress.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Language and Literature
University of Lagos
Nigeria06-2010
Certification
- Childcare education institute training
- CPR and First Aid
Timeline
Toddler Room Assistant
Cathedral Montessori School
01.2025 - Current
Infant/Assistant Toddler Teacher
Highland park united methodist church day school
01.2021 - 06.2024
Infant Teacher
Prestonwood Christian Academy CLC
09.2018 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Arts - English Language and Literature
University of Lagos