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Josephine Adu

Alexandria,VA

Summary

As a dedicated and outgoing Teaching Assistant, I am passionate about helping students improve their reading, writing, and mathematical comprehension. I support teachers by preparing materials, making copies, and maintaining records. With strong communication skills and a patient, resilient, and good-humored approach, I strive to create a positive and engaging learning environment. As a talented teacher, I am committed to student success and excel in lesson planning, leading groups, and managing activities. I am attentive to the diverse needs of students and adept at using various techniques to reinforce learning. I am a dedicated professional with a proven track record in customer service, time management, and trend tracking. I excel in problem-solving and consistently deliver successful solutions. My excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong ability to build positive relationships and exceed goals contribute to my success. I thrive in fast-paced environments by effectively utilizing slow periods and ensuring that work areas are organized, clean, and safe with meticulous attention to detail.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Teacher

ACCA CDC, Annandale,VA
04.2021 - Current
  • For Toddlers (Ages 1-3):

Daily Care and Supervision:

  • Provide nurturing care, including diaper changing, feeding, and naptime routines. - Ensure a safe and stimulating environment during play and exploration.

Developmental Assessment (ASQs):

  • Administer Ages and Stages Questionnaires (ASQs) to assess developmental milestones. - Analyze results to identify areas of development and potential concerns.

Curriculum and Activities:

  • Plan and implement age-appropriate activities that promote motor skills, language development, and socialization. - Modify activities to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities.

Parent Communication:

  • Regularly communicate with parents about their child's progress, activities, and developmental milestones. - Discuss ASQ results and collaborate on goals for the child's development.

Health and Safety:

  • Maintain a clean and safe environment, adhering to health and safety regulations. - Monitor and promote health practices, such as handwashing and hygiene routines.
  • For Pre-K (Ages 3-5):

Curriculum Development:

  • Create lesson plans and learning objectives based on early childhood education standards. - Design activities that support cognitive, social-emotional, and physical development.

Individualized Learning Support:

  • Provide differentiated instruction to meet the diverse needs of children, including those with special needs. - Collaborate with support staff and therapists to implement individualized education plans (IEPs) or accommodations.

Assessment and Progress Monitoring:

  • Conduct ongoing assessments and observations to track children's progress and growth. - Use assessment data to inform instructional practices and make adjustments as needed.

Parent Conferences:

  • Schedule and conduct regular parent conferences to discuss each child's development, strengths, and areas for growth. - Share assessment data, observations, and examples of children's work to illustrate progress.

Inclusive Practices and Collaboration:

  • Completed daily reports, meal count sheets, and attendance logs.
  • Foster a supportive and inclusive classroom environment where all children feel valued and respected. - Collaborate with families, therapists, and other professionals to support children's individual needs and development.
  • These responsibilities ensure that toddlers and pre-K children in an inclusive center receive quality care, education, and support tailored to their developmental stages and individual strengths.
  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Supervised recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal.

Server & Bartender

Unos Pizzeria
11.2022 - 02.2024
  • Server:

Customer Service Skills:

  • Ability to interact politely and professionally with customers.

Menu Knowledge:

  • Familiarity with the menu to answer customer questions and make recommendations.

Order Taking:

  • Accurately take and enter orders into the POS (Point of Sale) system.

Teamwork:

  • Work effectively with kitchen staff to ensure timely delivery of orders.
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
  • Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.

Sales Associates

Jcpenny
02.2020 - 08.2020
  • Operating the cash register and point of sales system to ensure accurate and timely check out process. - Provide customers with excellent service and clear knowledge of product placement and daily promotions - Maintain and monitor assigned sections of sales floor through merchandising and recycling guidelines - Restock online orders, packing packages - Picking up calls for online orders, placing orders, and making photo appointments

Education

ACCA
Annandale, VA

No Degree - Business And Early Childhood Education

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
06.2025

Advance High School Diploma -

Mount Vernon HS, Alexandria, VA
06.2019

Skills

  • Communicating
  • Google Excel
  • Organizing
  • Time Managing
  • Capable independent decision-making
  • Efficient working is well organized and competent ways
  • Committed to getting all tasks done in a timely manner
  • Reliable when working in groups
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Behavior Management
  • Oral communication
  • Lesson Planning

Bonus Experience

Childcare

  • - My brother was born with a heart defect and has a heart murmur, he also was born with an Imperforate Anus. For about a year I changed his colostomy bag. He was also diagnosed with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) at 2. He's now 11 and is my best friend!
  • - My mom was once a home childcare provider at home from 2016-2018 (Ages: 0-13). I took the kids to the bus stop, fed them if needed, changed diapers too!

Awards

  • A/B Honor Roll
  • SGA Treasurer (2017-2018)
  • SGA Senator (2018-2019)
  • Football Manager (2016-2019)
  • African Student Assc. Captain (2017-2019)

Languages

Twi
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Server & Bartender

Unos Pizzeria
11.2022 - 02.2024

Assistant Teacher

ACCA CDC, Annandale,VA
04.2021 - Current

Sales Associates

Jcpenny
02.2020 - 08.2020

ACCA

No Degree - Business And Early Childhood Education

Grand Canyon University

Advance High School Diploma -

Mount Vernon HS, Alexandria, VA
Josephine Adu