Felecia Tolbert
Newport News,VA
Summary
Goal-oriented educator offers support to students of different learning levels and backgrounds. Always ready to step in and positively impact student learning or teacher wellbeing with timely support. Reliable in maintaining orderly spaces and preparing daily materials.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructional Assistant IV
Newport News Public Schools
09.2023 - Current
- Position at Sanford Elementary School for the 2023-2024 school year
- Position at McIntosh Elementary School for the 2024-2025 school year
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work as a Quest/WE Leap Assistant.
Childcare Center Director
Learning Care Group
10.2021 - 09.2023
- Attended approved training and continuing education courses to maintain certifications.
- Evaluated staff and offered guidance to enhance knowledge, skills, and professional development to optimize learning environment.
- Managed program paperwork and child records to comply with state requirements.
- Planned and monitored curriculum and program activities and liaised with teachers to create fun and engaging learning experiences.
- Supervised 15+ childcare workers and oversaw facility to meet state requirements for education and training.
Child Development Center Director
YMCA of Greater Peninsula -Newport News
11.2017 - 09.2021
- Evaluated staff and offered guidance to enhance knowledge, skills, and professional development to optimize learning environment.
- Managed program paperwork and child records to comply with state requirements.
- Furnished facility with supplies, equipment, food and materials to foster social and cognitive development.
- Monitored and observed child progress, interactions and behavior and reported findings to parents.
- Operated under licensing guidelines to protect health, safety and well-being of over 100 children.
Preschool Coordinator
YMCA of Greater Peninsula
10.2015 - 11.2017
- Oversaw safety requirements, inspection, and certification procedures to facilitate annual licensing review.
- Supervised childcare workers and oversaw facility to meet state requirements for education and training.
- Implemented school policies, procedures, and systems to promote safe and healthy environment in compliance with state standards.
- Maintained high-quality child care standards based on developmentally appropriate practices.
- Observed and assessed 4 classroom activities to verify conformity with quality standards.
Education
Doctor of Education - Education
Capella University
Minneapolis, MNMaster of Arts - Education
Strayer University
Newport News, VA11-2019
Bachelor of Arts - General Studies / Communications
Wilberforce University
Wilberforce, OH06-1991
Skills
- Classroom inclusion
- Faculty support
- Activity implementation
- Instructional support
- Student engagement
- Curriculum planning
- Parent-teacher relations
Timeline
Instructional Assistant IV
Newport News Public Schools
09.2023 - Current
Childcare Center Director
Learning Care Group
10.2021 - 09.2023
Child Development Center Director
YMCA of Greater Peninsula -Newport News
11.2017 - 09.2021
Preschool Coordinator
YMCA of Greater Peninsula
10.2015 - 11.2017
Doctor of Education - Education
Capella University
Master of Arts - Education
Strayer University
Bachelor of Arts - General Studies / Communications
Wilberforce University
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