Faith Howard
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Early Childhood Educator with 14+ years of experience supporting instructional delivery, classroom management, and inclusive practices in Pre-K and elementary settings. Skilled in supporting diverse learners, including students with IEPs and autism, while building strong family partnerships. Committed to fostering academic, social-emotional, and behavioral growth through developmentally appropriate, and differentiated instruction.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Early Learning Assistant Teacher /Special Education Paraprofessional
Atlanta Public School System
Atlanta, Georgia
10.2009 - Current
- Supported implementation of developmentally appropriate instruction aligned with GELDS.
- Provided one-on-one and small-group support in literacy and math skills.
- Assisted with classroom management and positive behavior reinforcement strategies.
- Facilitated support for students with diverse needs, including IEPs and autism.
- Implemented SEL, mindfulness, and movement strategies to enhance student engagement.
- Collaborated with teachers and specialists to promote student academic success.
- Utilized Google tools and Zoom for effective instructional delivery and communication.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Administration
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN10-2024
Master of Science - Elementary Education
Walden University
Minneapolis, MNSkills
- Classroom management
- Individualized instruction
- Educational resources preparation
- Student progress monitoring
- Collaboration with educators
- Curriculum development
Certification
Georgia Paraprofessional Certificate
Georgia Professional Standards Commissions; GACE Birth Through Five Exam Passed
Georgia Professional Standards Commissions; GACE Birth Through Five Exam Passed
Accomplishments
Assistant Teacher of the Year, 2017-2018
Facilitated mindfulness workshops for children and adults
Developed Donors Choose grant proposals to secure funding for classroom supplies and student-centered resources.
Facilitated mindfulness workshops for children and adults
Developed Donors Choose grant proposals to secure funding for classroom supplies and student-centered resources.
Timeline
Early Learning Assistant Teacher /Special Education Paraprofessional
Atlanta Public School System
10.2009 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Administration
Purdue University
Master of Science - Elementary Education
Walden University