Jocelyne Ninson
Bronx,NY
Summary
Passionate, driven and focused leader who can help ensure a positive learning environment for children. Nine years experience with preschoolers, and families in diverse situations. Ready to bring high energy, early intervention knowledge and dedication to families. Focused on liaising with teachers and planning diverse activities and experiences to enrich learning and promote individual growth.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Department Of Education
09.2023 - Current
- Increased parent involvement through regular communication, parent-teacher conferences, and workshops.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
- Provided one-on-one support for students who need additional help, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
- Evaluated student progress regularly through formative assessments to inform instructional decisions.
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Arranged parent-teacher conferences to address student progress and collaboratively set goals for areas of improvement.
- Kept accurate documents about student progress for school and parent records.
- Encouraged and prepared students to become independent readers through systematic, multi-sensory instruction in phonemic awareness and decoding skills.
- Monitored and evaluated student progress through regular assessments and observations.
Pre K Teacher
All Seasons A & C Day Care
09.2019 - 09.2023
- Taught Pre-K students in center-based school.
- Implemented curriculum to ensure kindergarten readiness.
- Worked with my two assistants to ensure we worked as a team to help our students reach their goals and ensure we were following state standards.
- Record and maintain records of students’ daily attendance.
- Prepare daily lesson and activities; following developmentally appropriate curriculum guidelines for preschoolers.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, enhancing family involvement in the educational process.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
Lead Toddler Teacher
All Seasons A & C Day Care
03.2019 - 09.2019
- Responsible for ensuring the safety of students.
- Worked with teachers on curriculum and assessments of children
- Organized family engagement activities to help families feel more connected with the school.
- Prepare daily lesson plan and activities; following developmentally appropriate curriculum guidelines for preschoolers.
- Worked with school staff to develop better strategies in teaching.
- Worked with young children to help them acquire basic skills and knowledge.
- Create a developmentally appropriate environment to promote learning through play.
Lead Toddler Teacher
All Seasons Day Care
09.2018 - 03.2019
- Prepared daily lessons and developmentally appropriate curriculum activities for young children.
- Supervised children daily in all activities.
- Recorded young children’s daily attendance.
- Provided learning opportunities through play.
- Collaborated with parents to develop and maintain strong support networks and build rapport to foster seamless communication.
- Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
- Established indoor and outdoor safe play environments for toddler-age children.
- Created and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum addressing all learning styles.
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined classroom expectations and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
- Taught children foundational skills such as colors, shapes and letters.
- Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
Teacher Assistant-Toddlers
Little Stars Preschools
09.2017 - 09.2018
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in school environment.
- Supervised students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher at all times.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper, and crayons.
- Prepared classroom for lessons.
- Helped children who needed extra support to complete tasks.
- Supported teacher in managing class behavior.
- Read to children.
Head Toddler Teacher
Ghana Education Service
05.2013 - 06.2017
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Implemented curriculum to enhance classes with learning-focused activities.
National Service Person
Non-Formal Education Division (NFED)
06.2012 - 05.2013
- Assisted secretary to execute administrative work.
- Collaborated with colleagues on developing new projects and monthly themes.
- Worked with site director, team and other specialists to maintain records.
Education
Master of Science - Early Childhood Education, Birth To Grade 2
Mercy College
Dobbs Ferry, NY05.2024
Master of Science - Early Childhood Education Birth To Grade 2
Touro College
New York, NYBachelor of Arts - Social Science Education
University of Education
Ghana07.2011
Skills
- Passionate, empathetic, caring and focused
- Diverse workforce experience
- Take initiatives
- Self-driven
- Communication
- Classroom Management
- Leadership
- Microsoft Office/PowerPoint
- Organizational
- Effectively work with parents
- Time management
- Calm and patient
- Effective listening
- In progress of acquiring certification in Early Childhood Education
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Department Of Education
09.2023 - Current
Pre K Teacher
All Seasons A & C Day Care
09.2019 - 09.2023
Lead Toddler Teacher
All Seasons A & C Day Care
03.2019 - 09.2019
Lead Toddler Teacher
All Seasons Day Care
09.2018 - 03.2019
Teacher Assistant-Toddlers
Little Stars Preschools
09.2017 - 09.2018
Head Toddler Teacher
Ghana Education Service
05.2013 - 06.2017
National Service Person
Non-Formal Education Division (NFED)
06.2012 - 05.2013
Master of Science - Early Childhood Education, Birth To Grade 2
Mercy College
Master of Science - Early Childhood Education Birth To Grade 2
Touro College
Bachelor of Arts - Social Science Education
University of Education