Felicia Adams
Paterson,USA
Summary
Dedicated educator skilled in teaching a wide range of subjects, including literacy, math, social-emotional, and cognitive skills in young children. Highly self-motivated, organized, and knowledgeable in implementing a creative approach to curriculum planning. Experienced in collaborating with teachers, parents, and school personnel to effectively address the educational needs of preschool students. Proficient in utilizing various educational assessment tools to identify instructional strategies that promote student success. Able to create a classroom environment that aligns with Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale (ECERS) guidelines. A team-oriented worker and collaborator with certifications in Preschool through Grade 3 and Kindergarten through Grade 6 teaching, as well as Teacher of Students with Disabilities. Versatile and dedicated educator focused on meeting the individual needs of special education students. Skilled in designing and implementing hands-on lessons that cater to diverse learning abilities. Exceptional at working with teachers, parents, and specialists to address the unique educational requirements of students. Proficient in maintaining constant communication, patience, and positive reinforcement within team efforts to provide exceptional educational tools and foster academic achievement.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Special Education Teacher
MLK P.S #30
09.2024 - Current
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Developed data-taking mechanisms and analysis to drive instruction and monitor student progress.
Early Invention Specialist
Therapy Associates
01.2023 - Current
- Provide individual and group intervention for infants and toddlers from birth to three years old who have developmental delays or who are at risk for delays in the areas of cognitive, adaptive behavior, social-emotional, self-care, fine motor, gross motor, and communication development
- ESI engage with family members to work together in the best interest of the child in the child’s natural environment to support the children in play, sharing, talking and processing the world
Preschool Teacher
Memorial Day Nursery II- Paterson Public Schools Collaboration
01.2012 - Current
- Develop, submit, and implement weekly age and curriculum specific lesson plans in accordance with the Creative Curriculum and Teaching Strategies Gold
- Assess developmental needs of the children and adapt instruction to cater to them
- Maintain progress notes and records of children and communicate the same to parents
- Introduce children to activities that contribute to their social-emotional development
- Create and consistently update classroom bulletin boards to foster a sense of community and involvement with the children and their families
- Meet with parents to discuss child progress, developmental milestones, and methods to enhance the learning experience
- Differentiate instruction of lessons to students according to their various learning, development
- Provided individuated support and instructional modification for each child in accordance with his/her individualized education plan
Assistant Preschool Teacher
Memorial Day Nursery II- Paterson Public Schools Collaboration
01.2001 - 01.2012
- Assist teacher in daily management of students and classroom environment
- Developed and taught lesson plans that simulated critical thinking skills
- Met with parents during classroom visits, and Parent-teacher conferences to update them on child progress
- Managed the classroom in the absence of teacher
- Assisted with the implementation of National Association for Education of Young Children Accreditation (NAECY)
Unit Director/Supervisor
Boys and Girls Club of Paterson
01.1996 - 01.2001
- Supervised Staff 10-15 and children 50-200
- Trained staff members
- Mentored children between 6-18 years of age
- Organized special activities and family events
- Responsible for maintaining organization guidelines and procedures
Education
Master of Arts - Education
Felician University
Lodi, NJ01.2016
Special Education Certification - undefined
Felician University
East Rutherford, NJ01.2016
Bachelor of Arts - English/Early Childhood Education
Felician University
East Rutherford, NJ01.2012
Skills
- Engaging Educational Content Creation
- Student Performance Review
- Emotional Intelligence Development
- Effective Team Management
- Individualized Learning Approaches
- Special Education Curriculum Design
- Early Learning Facilitation
- Learning Environment Organization
- Tailored Learning Approaches
- Verbal and Nonverbal Proficiency
- Instructional Design
- Collaborative Teamwork
Timeline
Preschool Special Education Teacher
MLK P.S #30
09.2024 - Current
Early Invention Specialist
Therapy Associates
01.2023 - Current
Preschool Teacher
Memorial Day Nursery II- Paterson Public Schools Collaboration
01.2012 - Current
Assistant Preschool Teacher
Memorial Day Nursery II- Paterson Public Schools Collaboration
01.2001 - 01.2012
Unit Director/Supervisor
Boys and Girls Club of Paterson
01.1996 - 01.2001
Special Education Certification - undefined
Felician University
Bachelor of Arts - English/Early Childhood Education
Felician University
Master of Arts - Education
Felician University
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