Erica McGhee
Ossining
Summary
Secure a responsible career opportunity to fully utilize my training and skills, and provide students and other administrative team members with needed assistance and support.
Skilled in teaching children, and planning and executing preschool activities Thorough knowledge of children's growing needs and development Excellent creative skills to plan and deliver lessons in an entertain way Ability to cook, prepare snacks, and feed children Proficient in helping children understand importance of hygiene
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Teacher
Clear View School
Briarcliff Manor
01.2022 - Current
- Supported lead teacher in classroom management and lesson implementation.
- Prepared instructional materials and resources for diverse learning needs.
- Assisted students with daily activities and provided individualized support.
- Monitored student progress and reported observations to lead teacher.
- Supervised small group activities.
- Assisted classroom teacher in developing and implementing lesson plans.
Lead Teacher
United Way Westchester Brookside Afterschool
Ossining
10.2024 - 06.2025
- Developed lesson plans to engage diverse student learning styles.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to encourage student participation and critical thinking.
- Collaborated with parents to address student needs and improve communication.
- Organized extracurricular activities to enhance student development and teamwork skills.
- Monitored classroom environment to ensure a safe and inclusive space for learning.
- Worked with students one-on-one to boost skills in weak areas and grasp new concepts.
- Maintained secure and disciplined classroom to provide positive learning environment.
Head Teacher
The Robin's Nest
Sleepy Hollow
08.2014 - 10.2021
- Planning, developing, and executing activities to support mental and physical growth in children
- Providing individual attention to each and every child admitted to the learning center
- Playing with children, telling stories, and motivating them to participate in daycare activities
- Inspecting safety and comfort in the classroom for children and taking immediate action if noticed any lapse
- Discussing with parents on their child's educational development
Assistant Teacher
Ossining Children Center
Ossining
07.2013 - 01.2014
- Supervised children in the classroom and fed them meals and snacks
- Contributed in the development of children's physical, and mental growth
- Administered medications to children as prescribed by doctors and on request of parents
- Encourage learning through play and ensured personal space for each child
- Planned and arranged picnic for children and helped them learn understand importance of environment
- Kept classroom, teaching materials, and closets in clean and organized manner
Education
T.A Certificate - Education
Teacher Assistant Certification
Ossining, NY09-2023
Child Development Associate - Pre-Schoolers
Childcare Council
Scarsdale, NY03.2016
CASAC - Substance Abuse
Alfred State College
Alfred, NYSome College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Benedict College
SCSkills
- MS Word 07
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Student assessment
- Individualized support
- Critical thinking
- Child development
- Problem solving
- Emotional intelligence
- Academic development
- Small group instruction
- Behavior modeling
- Safety and supervision
- Office
- Publisher
- Internet
- Cash Register
- Credit Card
Timeline
Lead Teacher
United Way Westchester Brookside Afterschool
10.2024 - 06.2025
Assistant Teacher
Clear View School
01.2022 - Current
Head Teacher
The Robin's Nest
08.2014 - 10.2021
Assistant Teacher
Ossining Children Center
07.2013 - 01.2014
T.A Certificate - Education
Teacher Assistant Certification
Child Development Associate - Pre-Schoolers
Childcare Council
CASAC - Substance Abuse
Alfred State College
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Benedict College