Jocylena Moore
Belleville,MI
Summary
Experienced Play School Teacher with a background in early childhood education and child development. Strengths include creating engaging learning environments, implementing creative play-based curriculums, and fostering strong parent-teacher relationships. In previous roles, have contributed to significant improvements in student engagement and cognitive growth through innovative teaching methods.
Attentive and creative professional passionate about helping children develop emotional, social and educational skills. Familiar with developmentally appropriate activities and experienced by providing nurturing environments conducive to learning. Promote physical, emotional and social health to complement academic progress.
Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success.
Trained professional attentive to children's needs and experienced in working with different ages. Dependable in following good safety practices, facility requirements and parent wishes. Cares about student wellbeing and growth.
Responsible and motivated who offers excellent technical abilities with software and applications, ability to handle challenging work, and excellent time management skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Play School Teacher
Bellepointe Littles LLC
Belleville, Michigan
01.2020 - Current
- Instructed and assisted children in eating, toileting, and resting to help develop healthy personal habits.
- Provided guidance and support for students on social, emotional and behavioral issues.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and refine curriculum that meets state and national standards.
- Worked closely with parents and carers to ensure a smooth transition into the setting.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, health, behavior and achievements.
- Removed hazards and developed appropriate boundaries and rules to create safe environment for children.
- Organized creative and fun activities, enhancing children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships.
- Facilitated group activities that encouraged cooperation and positive interactions among children.
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Monitored student progress to ensure cooperation and growth.
Director of Early Childhood Education
Brightmoor Christian Church
Novi, Michigan
01.2019 - 07.2024
- Head teacher for preschool room on Sundays
- Co-director of events including staffing and managing over 6
- classrooms and over 100+ students
- Creating personal and trusting relationships with students and families
- Created curriculum
- Trained other volunteers and staff
- Analyzed current trends in early childhood education research to inform decision-making processes at the school level.
- Collaborated with parents and guardians to support children's learning and development at home and in the classroom.
- Led parent-teacher conferences to discuss children's progress, strengths, and areas for growth.
- Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
- Promoted good behaviors by using positive reinforcement methods.
Assistant Teacher
Childtime Learning Center
Canton, Michigan
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Assisted in classrooms with up to 30 children present
- Provided exceptional care to students
- Provided a safe and trusting relationship with students and families
- Created curriculum
- Followed state regulations and excelled
- Evaluated students on monthly basis and adjusted lessons accordingly to incorporate improvements.
- Supported and documented student growth and progress to achieve academic, social and emotional goals.
- Observed student performance and analyzed individual records to assess progress.
- Collaborated with other staff members to ensure student success.
- Remained calm and patient in student interactions to support individual growth and development.
- Conquered challenges of working with highly diverse student population to attain exceptional student achievement.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Social Work
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MISkills
- Adapting to any situation
- Open with communication
- Patient
- Passionate in providing positive care for students
- Passionate in providing a safe place for students
- Passionate for students to reach their potential potential
- Goal oriented
- Involved in organized Community Activities
Timeline
Play School Teacher
Bellepointe Littles LLC
01.2020 - Current
Director of Early Childhood Education
Brightmoor Christian Church
01.2019 - 07.2024
Assistant Teacher
Childtime Learning Center
01.2017 - 01.2019
Some College (No Degree) - Social Work
Central Michigan University