Felisha Chapman
Rector,AR
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Early Head Start Teacher
Brad Child Development Programs
02.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Increased students'' social-emotional development with age-appropriate activities focusing on empathy, self-regulation, and cooperation.
- Strengthened student language skills through daily exposure to vocabulary-rich stories, songs, and conversations.
- Established a nurturing learning environment where children felt safe, supported, and motivated to learn.
- Assessed student progress regularly using various assessment tools and adjusted instruction accordingly for optimal growth.
- Developed strong relationships with families by maintaining open lines of communication about their child''s progress and addressing concerns promptly.
- Reduced behavioral issues by creating a positive classroom environment with clear expectations and consistent consequences.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Enhanced parent-teacher communication through regular updates on student progress and collaborative problem-solving approaches.
Early Head Start Teacher
Brad Child Development Programs
09.2017 - 10.2022
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Provided ongoing professional development for staff members by leading workshops on best practices in early childhood education settings.
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Enhanced parent-teacher communication through regular updates on student progress and collaborative problem-solving approaches.
- Developed strong relationships with families by maintaining open lines of communication about their child''s progress and addressing concerns promptly.
- Established a nurturing learning environment where children felt safe, supported, and motivated to learn.
- Increased students'' social-emotional development with age-appropriate activities focusing on empathy, self-regulation, and cooperation.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
Toy Sales Associate
Walmart
09.2016 - 12.2016
- Boosted customer satisfaction by providing knowledgeable and friendly assistance in selecting toys.
- Collaborated with team members to create eye-catching merchandise displays that drove customer interest and increased sales opportunities.
- Utilized strong multitasking abilities to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously while maintaining focus on delivering exceptional service experiences for each customer interaction.
- Supported promotional events by setting up displays, distributing marketing materials, and actively engaging with potential customers to generate interest in featured products.
- Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by maintaining a clean, organized, and visually appealing sales floor.
- Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
- Opened, shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing and organized displays for optimal sales promotions.
- Used in-store system to locate inventory and place special orders for customers.
Nurses Aide
Belle Meade Rehabilitation And Guest Care Facility
09.2014 - 12.2014
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
School Custodian
Workforce
06.2011 - 07.2011
- Completed routine floor stripping, sealing, and finishing.
- Ran variety of cleaning machines such as floor machines designed to strip, wax, extract, and top scrub floors and carpets.
- Maintained positive relationships with coworkers by providing support in their tasks and sharing knowledge about best practices in custodial work.
- Moved furniture for cleaning and set up for special events.
- Used power scrubbing and waxing machines to scrub and polish floors.
- Vacuumed and shampooed carpets, upholstery and other fabrics.
- Maintained cleanliness of restrooms by washing down and properly sanitizing walls, floors and toilets.
- Used vacuum and shampooers to clean carpeted areas in offices, lobbies and corridors.
- Emptied trash cans and recycling bins to keep building clean and free of germs.
Education
No Degree - Nursing
Black River Technical College
Paragould, ARNo Degree - Radiology
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, ARHigh School Diploma -
Rector High School
Rector, AR05.2011
Skills
- Lesson Planning
- Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED (First Aid CPR AED)
- Child Development Associate Certification
- Honest and Dependable
- Reliable and Responsible
- Data Entry
Certification
Child Development Associate
Timeline
Early Head Start Teacher
Brad Child Development Programs
02.2023 - Current
Early Head Start Teacher
Brad Child Development Programs
09.2017 - 10.2022
Toy Sales Associate
Walmart
09.2016 - 12.2016
Nurses Aide
Belle Meade Rehabilitation And Guest Care Facility
09.2014 - 12.2014
School Custodian
Workforce
06.2011 - 07.2011
No Degree - Nursing
Black River Technical College
No Degree - Radiology
Arkansas State University
High School Diploma -
Rector High School
Child Development Associate
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