Driven professional with a strong foundation in fostering child development through engaging learning activities and a nurturing environment. Skilled in classroom management, lesson planning, and promoting positive interactions among children. Seeking to leverage empathy, patience, and leadership abilities to excel as an Assistant Teacher and support the growth and well-being of young learners.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Infant Teacher
The Churchprep
Lawton, OK
02.2025 - Current
Observe each infant regularly for signs of distress or illness and notify parents accordingly
Encourage positive interactions between children through play-based learning activities
Create a safe and nurturing environment for children to explore, learn and grow
Engage in meaningful conversations with infants during playtime, diapering and meal time.
Collaborate with parents to set individual goals for each infant's growth and development
Foster a love for reading by introducing age-appropriate books and storytelling
Follow safe feeding guidelines and parental requests for breast milk, formula and solids.
Maintain tidy, clean and safe environments for children.
Writing daily records of activities, behaviors, meals served, naps taken for each child.
Develop and implement age-appropriate curricula for infants that incorporate both physical and cognitive activities.
Administer first aid when necessary and report any incidents or accidents immediately
Communicate regularly with parents regarding their children's behavior and overall well-being.
Lead Teacher, Three-Year-Olds Classroom
Playcare Inc
Lawton, OK
07.2024 - 01.2025
Constructed lesson plans to engage students in meaningful learning activities to support their growth and development
Monitored lunchtime activities for proper hygiene practices such as hand washing before meals
Organized daily routines according to the developmental levels of each student while ensuring safety at all times
Integrated creative art projects into lesson plans to encourage self-expression among the students
Teaching Assistant
Acacia International School
Kampala, Uganda
08.2019 - 06.2021
Assisted class teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives
Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work
Offered constructive feedback on student assignments, helping them refine their writing skills and comprehension.
Maintained safety and order by supervising students during playtime
Organized and managed groups and individual pupils ensuring differentiation of learning needs, reflecting all abilities
Provided instructional support to students unable to attend regular classes
Teacher's Assistant
Wind Chimes Kindergarten and Daycare Centre
Kampala, Uganda
09.2015 - 08.2019
Created and managed a caring, supportive, purposeful and stimulating environment which was conducive to children's learning
Prepared reports and maintained administrative records.
Taught lessons and concepts under teacher supervision.
Education
Certificate of Mastery - Child Development : Early Childhood Development Candidate
Western Oklahoma State College
Atlus, Oklahoma
Bachelors - Social Work and Social Administration : Child Protection
Makerere University
Kampala, Uganda
Skills
Empathy
Patience
Classroom management
Multitasking Abilities
Lesson planning
Team Work
Active Listening
Critical Thinking
Dependable and Responsible
Cultural Awareness
Supervision and leadership
Time Management
Research
Attention to Detail
Microsoft Word
Certification
First Aid and CPR certification
Safe sleep
ELG Infants, Toddlers and Twos
Timeline
Lead Infant Teacher
The Churchprep
02.2025 - Current
Lead Teacher, Three-Year-Olds Classroom
Playcare Inc
07.2024 - 01.2025
Teaching Assistant
Acacia International School
08.2019 - 06.2021
Teacher's Assistant
Wind Chimes Kindergarten and Daycare Centre
09.2015 - 08.2019
Certificate of Mastery - Child Development : Early Childhood Development Candidate
Western Oklahoma State College
Bachelors - Social Work and Social Administration : Child Protection