Gina Whaley
Amelia
Summary
Caring Teaching dedicated to helping students adapt to changing education realities. Energetic provider of clerical, educational and emotional support to teachers and students. Proven to positively impact in-class and at-home activities through hands-on aid. Dedicated to supporting and mentoring students. History of helping students with challenging material, conducting hands-on activities and implementing personalized strategies. Expertise includes behavior management, documentation and parent relations.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Childhood Lead Teacher
Child Focus
10.2024 - Current
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Assisted and supervised 8 children, ranging from the age of 4 months to 3 years, through entire school day.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
Certified Teacher Assistant
Creative Child Learning Center Preschool
04.2023 - 10.2024
- Supported students' academic progress by providing one-on-one attention to help guide learning and comprehension.
- Assisted lead teacher with grading assignments, maintaining records and preparing for class sessions.
- Led small groups in planned activities, projects, and reading lessons.
- Operated and cared for equipment used in classroom for instructional purposes.
- Monitored outdoor recess and physical education activities for compliance with rules and safety guidelines.
- Collaborated with lead teacher to identify and address students' behavioral issues.
- Worked with head teacher to encourage student enthusiasm for learning process and development of good study habits.
- Supervised children to maintain classroom safety and order during short teacher absences.
- Reinforced classroom rules, maintaining order and supervising student behavior.
- Implemented games and fun activities to help students learn new class material.
- Taught students about positive social behaviors and skills for building relationships with others.
Certified Teacher Assistant
Broward County Schools
10.2010 - 06.2023
- Supported students' academic progress by providing one-on-one attention to help guide learning and comprehension.
- Assisted lead teacher with grading assignments, maintaining records and preparing for class sessions.
- Led small groups in planned activities, projects, and reading lessons.
- Operated and cared for equipment used in classroom for instructional purposes.
- Assisted classroom teachers with maintaining inventory, organizing educational materials and preparing instructional documents.
- Monitored outdoor recess and physical education activities for compliance with rules and safety guidelines.
- Collaborated with lead teacher to identify and address students' behavioral issues.
- Worked with head teacher to encourage student enthusiasm for learning process and development of good study habits.
- Reinforced classroom rules, maintaining order and supervising student behavior.
Education
ECPC/Staff Credential - Early Childhood Education: Education
William T. McFatter Technical College
Fort Lauderdale, FL02.2023
Certified Teacher Assistant - Education
William T. McFatter Technical College
Fort Lauderdale, FL06.2022
High School Diploma - undefined
Cooper City High School
Cooper City, FL06.1988
Skills
- Behavior redirection
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Planning
- Assignment grading
- Organization
- Multitasking
- Classroom management
- Small group instruction
- Child assessment
- Social-emotional learning
- Positive reinforcement
- Special needs support
- Calm and patient
Timeline
Early Childhood Lead Teacher
Child Focus
10.2024 - Current
Certified Teacher Assistant
Creative Child Learning Center Preschool
04.2023 - 10.2024
Certified Teacher Assistant
Broward County Schools
10.2010 - 06.2023
Certified Teacher Assistant - Education
William T. McFatter Technical College
High School Diploma - undefined
Cooper City High School
ECPC/Staff Credential - Early Childhood Education: Education
William T. McFatter Technical College