Joliyah Grimes
Kennesaw
Summary
I am great with children as well as adults. I am also very teachable and patient. Compassionate Teacher with background in early childhood education. Experienced in creating engaging lesson plans, fostering nurturing classroom environments and supporting cognitive and social-emotional development of young learners. Strengths include effective communication skills, creativity, patience, and a strong passion for child development. Previous roles demonstrate significant contributions to classroom management and positive student engagement.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assisteant Pre-k Teacher
Jamboree academy
Powder Springs
07.2024 - 07.2025
- Facilitated small group discussions focused on topics relevant to pre-K students.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding student progress and behavior both verbally and in writing via emails or newsletters.
- Worked closely with administrators to ensure compliance with school policies and procedures.
- Monitored student progress on an ongoing basis through assessments such as quizzes and tests.
- Supervised students during recess, lunch, and other school activities.
- Encouraged children to develop social skills by organizing group activities such as games, art projects, story time.
Lead Two's Teacher
Laugh and Learn daycare
Kennesaw
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Supervised circle time, free play, outside play, and learning and developmental activities.
- Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
- Sparked creativity and imagination by helping children discover new things each day.
- Read aloud and played alphabet games to encourage early literacy.
- Developed and enforced positive strategies to encourage good behavior.
- Communicated with children's parents and guardians about daily activities, behaviors and problems.
- Supported children's emotional and social development by adapting communication tactics for differing client needs.
- Introduced learning activities and imaginative play to teach children to explore.
- Monitored children's play activities to identify additional learning opportunities or behavioral issues.
Two's and Three's Teacher
Mt Elizabeth
Kennesaw
02.2021 - 01.2022
- Organized parent conferences throughout the year to discuss student progress.
- Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
Administrative Assistant
Premmier services
Austell
02.2018 - 05.2020
- Developed and maintained filing systems for confidential documents and records.
- Scheduled appointments between clients and customers and internal staff members.
- Managed database systems containing customer contact information.
- Greeted visitors and provided general information about the company.
- Managed office supplies inventory and placed orders when necessary.
- Organized and maintained filing systems for physical and electronic documents, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of records.
Private Nanny
nanny
Austell
03.2016 - 03.2017
- Assisted with bedtime routines such as bathing, changing clothes or reading stories.
- Organized and planned a variety of activities to stimulate physical, mental and emotional growth for the children.
- Transported the children safely to appointments, social engagements or recreational activities.
- Engaged in creative play with the children such as reading stories, playing games or drawing pictures.
- Assisted with homework, tutoring and school projects as needed.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations using sound judgment and problem solving skills.
Before and After School Care Assistant
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB
Lilburn
02.2015 - 04.2015
- Organized age-appropriate activities to keep the kids engaged and entertained.
- Supervised students during outdoor playtime, ensuring safety regulations were followed.
- Assisted in the preparation of nutritious snacks and meals for children attending before and after school care program.
- Helped children with homework assignments as needed.
- Ensured that all necessary supplies were available for each activity or event.
Cashier
CVS Pharmacy/Health
Norcross
07.2013 - 12.2013
- Answered customer inquiries regarding store policies and procedures.
- Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
- Followed company security procedures for handling large sums of money.
- Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
- Conducted price checks for special orders or discounts as requested by customers.
Education
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Care And Education
Atlanta Technical College
Atlanta, GASkills
- Lesson planning
- Child development
- Behavior management
- Parent communication
- Emotional support
- Safety supervision
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Child assessment techniques
- Age-appropriate activities
- Creative lesson planning
- Outdoor play supervision
- Parent-teacher communication
- Social-emotional learning
Certification
- Early childhood program admin.
- Paraprofessional certificate
- Infant and toddler childcare specialist certificate
- Early Childhood Exceptionalities Certificate
- Early childhood care and Education Basics Certificate
Timeline
Assisteant Pre-k Teacher
Jamboree academy
07.2024 - 07.2025
Lead Two's Teacher
Laugh and Learn daycare
09.2023 - 05.2024
Two's and Three's Teacher
Mt Elizabeth
02.2021 - 01.2022
Administrative Assistant
Premmier services
02.2018 - 05.2020
Private Nanny
nanny
03.2016 - 03.2017
Before and After School Care Assistant
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB
02.2015 - 04.2015
Cashier
CVS Pharmacy/Health
07.2013 - 12.2013
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Care And Education
Atlanta Technical College
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