Janieka McCracken
Fort Wayne,Indiana
Summary
Detail-oriented Assistant Teacher lends creative approach to classroom preparation, policy and presentation. Promotes collaborative environment focused on curriculum and strategy development prioritizing productive, customizable learning practices. Passionate teacher excels at sharing unique approach to individualized instruction to keep students on pace. No task too small in supporting teachers, administrators and at-large school community.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Teacher
Brightpoint
Fort Wayne, IN
08.2017 - Current
- Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes, consistently noting successful ideas and identifying areas for improvement.
- Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support to maintain student progress and development.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Performed staff monitoring duties such as overseeing recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal.
- Kept records of student progress for teachers and parents and made notes on details such as behavior, grades, comprehension and personal growth.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
- Supported teacher in instructing core subjects, delivering supplementary lessons and coordinating materials.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Organized classroom library and art areas each day to keep classroom well-maintained.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Assisted students with various needs from putting on coats to go outside to reviewing homework assignments.
- Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals and objectives.
- Encouraged dynamic and pleasant educational environment by promoting both gentle discipline and cooperation.
- Distributed learning materials such as worksheets, textbooks and supplemental activities.
- Oversaw groups of students at school and off-site locations, maintaining optimal safety and security.
- Created lesson materials, visuals and digital presentations to supplement lesson plans.
- Recorded grades for coursework and tests in online reporting system.
- Maximized receptive learning by educating students using hands-on instructional techniques.
Photographer/Owner
Pinkpaisley Creative Design
Fort Wayne, IN
02.2010 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs.
- Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance
- Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects
- Determined and adjusted subject position, props and lighting equipment while selecting camera angles to optimize final product
- Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots
- Took photos from different angles and perspectives to capture perfect images
- Completed complex photo shoots at indoor and outdoor venues
- Managed and organized photo database using consistent naming conventions and key-wording for search optimization
- Leveraged camera gear and equipment to express creative vision
- Offered image proofs to help clients choose best photos from shoot
- Experimented with different lighting effects to deliver unique images
- Edited, toned, captioned and uploaded photographs for publication
- Scheduled and booked locations for photo shoots, working collaboratively with clients and contacts
- Increased sales by 15% in the past year
Childcare Worker
Foundations First Learning Center
Fort Wayne, IN
07.2015 - 06.2017
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Promoted good behavior with positive reinforcement methods.
- Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play and instruction.
- Created and implemented diverse educational strategies to boost development.
- Offered top-notch care to multiple children at once, ranging in age from weeks to 5 years.
- Led children in creative, athletic and educational activities while maintaining safe and orderly group.
- Introduced children to educational games and activities to boost learning.
- Distributed food, napkins and beverages in preparation for snack time.
- Assisted children with putting on coats and cold-weather gear before going outside.
- Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.
- Set and enforced rules to maintain children's safety and created welcoming, caring environments for all children.
Education
High School Diploma -
06.2002
Skills
- Adobe Photoshop
- Electronic Communication
- Lesson Planning
- Early Childhood Education
- Child development
- Student engagement
- Special education
- Curriculum Development
- Lesson planning Special Education
- First Aid
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Learning support
- Special Education
- Positive Learning Environment
- Diversity and Inclusion
Certification
- Certified Childhood Development Associate (CDA), Brightpoint - 2019
Additional Information
I am passionate about children and helping parents with educating their children in order to get the best start and finish on top. My goal is to create eager learners and start them on a lifelong journey in loving education. I have a educational practice that I have implemented with my own children since they were small called a 6 point plan and it goes over everything from academics to kindness. My goal with this is to began classes and teach other parents how to help their children on their path to success using this 6 point plan. I would eventually like to become a guess speaker at schools and write a book on this subject. Personally I have used this plan as well as what I have learned through my years of working with children, receiving my CDA and trainings and it has shown itself in the current success of my oldest child who graduated in 2022 and has received an abundance of scholarships to continue her education
Timeline
Assistant Teacher - Brightpoint
08.2017 - Current
Childcare Worker - Foundations First Learning Center
07.2015 - 06.2017
Photographer/Owner - Pinkpaisley Creative Design
02.2010 - Current
Wayne High School - High School Diploma,
- Certified Childhood Development Associate (CDA), Brightpoint - 2019
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