JAKAYLA WILLIS
Griffin,Ga
Summary
Compassionate and motivated aspiring Paraprofessional with 5 years of hands-on experience supporting children from infancy through elementary age in early childhood and daycare settings. Recently passed the GACE Paraprofessional Assessment, demonstrating a strong foundation in reading, writing, and math instruction. Skilled in fostering positive student behavior, providing one-on-one academic support, and assisting with classroom routines and learning activities. Eager to bring patience, adaptability, and a passion for helping students succeed into a public school environment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pre-K Paraprofessional
Stepping Stones Educational Therapy Center
Griffin, GA
08.2025 - Current
- Supported classroom activities through engaging educational materials and strategies.
- Assisted lead teacher in implementing individualized education plans for students.
- Facilitated small group sessions to enhance social skills and academic learning.
- Monitored student behavior, providing guidance to promote positive interactions.
- Collaborated with parents and staff to address student needs effectively.
- Organized classroom resources, ensuring accessibility for all students.
- Adapted instructional materials to meet diverse learning styles and abilities.
- Contributed to a positive learning environment through consistent encouragement and support.
- Developed strong relationships with families through regular communication on their child''s growth and progress in the program.
- Helped establish routines that promoted safety, self-regulation, independence in young learners.
- Utilized creative methods to teach basic literacy and numeracy skills, ensuring a strong foundation for future learning success.
- Provided ongoing feedback to lead teacher about student progress, working together to create targeted intervention strategies for struggling learners.
- Fostered a sense of community within the classroom by promoting collaboration and teamwork among students.
Toddler Lead Teacher
Horizon Christian Academy
Griffin, Ga
03.2023 - 05.2024
- Created age-appropriate activities and educational experiences for the students
- Maintained a safe play environment for children
- Assisted with dressing students and changing diapers
- Communicated daily with children's parents or guardians providing updates on daily activities and addressing any related issues
- Sanitized toys and play equipment to ensure cleanliness and safety
- Instructed children in health and personal habits such as eating, resting, and toilet habits as appropriate for their age and development
- Supported the programs overall mission by creating a work environment that prioritized high quality, responsive, respectful, and safe practices
- Provided empathetic leadership and high quality advice standards to students and parents, empowering them to overcome setbacks and challenges
School Age Lead Teacher
Childcare Network
Valdosta, Ga
04.2022 - 02.2024
- Engaged 25 daycare students consistently maintaining a 95% satisfaction rate among parents
- Designed and taught age-appropriate lesson plans and educational programs that address a child's social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development
- Used a variety of teaching methods, such as stories, media, games, drawing to help children develop their abilities
- Observed children's performance, behavior, social development, and physical health
- Planned, coordinated, and executed outdoor educational activities while ensuring safe learning environments in compliance with health and safety standards
- Provided conflict resolutions for behavior issues using positive reinforcement and empathetic communication
- Maintained open communication with parents sharing updates about their child's day
- Coordinated and supervised daily outdoor play contributing to a 35% increase in children's physical activity levels
- Implemented DreamBox software to help engage adaptive math that integrates curriculum and continuous formative assessment to personalize instruction, develop conceptual understanding and build critical skills
- Maintained a well controlled classroom by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors
- Maintained a clean and safe learning environment, exceeding state standards, and ensuring the safety and well-being of all children
- Followed school policies and regulations regarding instruction and safety at all times, decreasing accidents by 99%
Student Placement/Work-Based Learning
Stepping Stones Educational Therapy Center
Griffin, Ga
09.2020 - 05.2021
- Assisted lead teachers with feeding infants including bottle feeding and introducing solid foods
- Supervising infants during playtime, ensuring their safety and appropriate interactions
- Implementing age appropriate activities like tummy time, sensory play, and simple movement exercises
- Comforting and soothing crying infants
- Keeping infant classroom clean and organized including toys and play areas
- Play and interact with children throughout the day
- Supporting students with learning disabilities, providing extra support with reading, writing, math, and other academic skills
- Supporting students with developmental delays, engaging in sensory activities and providing prompts to facilitate learning
- Managing challenging behaviors, implementing positive reinforcement strategies, de-escalation techniques, and providing redirection
- Assisted preschool teachers with carrying out lesson plans
- Preparing children for and supervising them during nap time
- Supporting preschool teachers with preferred classroom management and discipline strategies
Education
GACE Paraproffesional Assessment
Macon, GAHigh School Diploma -
Spalding High School
05-2021
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Curriculum Development
- Early Childhood Education
- Emotional Intelligence
- Group Leadership
- Lesson Planning
- Problem-Solving
- Parent-Teacher Relations
- Individualized Instruction
- Literacy and Language Development
- Music and Movement
- Play Based Learning
- Child Safety
- Communication
- First Aid/CPR
- Interactive Learning
- Student Assessment
- Small Group Instruction
- Behavior Management
- Knowledge Of Gelds
- Patience
- Creativity
- Organization
- Teamwork
- Multitasking
- Phonic Instruction
- Fingerprint on File BFTS
- Coordination
- Public Speaking
Certification
First Aid/CPR
GACE Paraprofessional Assessment
Timeline
Pre-K Paraprofessional
Stepping Stones Educational Therapy Center
08.2025 - Current
Toddler Lead Teacher
Horizon Christian Academy
03.2023 - 05.2024
School Age Lead Teacher
Childcare Network
04.2022 - 02.2024
Student Placement/Work-Based Learning
Stepping Stones Educational Therapy Center
09.2020 - 05.2021
GACE Paraproffesional Assessment
High School Diploma -
Spalding High School