Compassionate Early Childhood Educator with twenty years of experience teaching and supporting young students in setting foundation for life-long success. Proven ability to quickly develop rapport with children through friendly approach, patient demeanor and excellent communication skills. Organized with exceptional work ethic and dedication to completing projects. Skilled in both independently motivated and collaborative team settings.
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Kesha Harvey
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Overview
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Wonderspring
Lead Teacher
08.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased student engagement and success.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
Kreation Place
Childcare Provider
06.2010 - 08.2023
Job overview
- Handled daily administrative tasks efficiently to minimize time away from children, including updating attendance and requesting new supplies
- Managed safety and security of all children under care
- Developed lessons and activities to promote children's physical and emotional development
- Set and enforced rules to maintain children's safety and created welcoming, caring environments for all children
- Kept areas clean, organized and stocked, and sanitized surfaces and toys daily
- Worked with children individually and in groups to teach social, communicative and problem-solving skills
- Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions
- Met with parents about daily activities, positive developments and issues
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development
Caring People Alliance
Early Childhood Educator
01.2004 - 08.2008
Job overview
- Monitored students with special needs and helped integrate into normal classroom setting
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans
- Helped children take care of personal needs and maintain good hygiene
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management
- Coordinated schedules of activities, events and field trips
- Applied play-based strategies, including crafts and games, to provide diverse approaches to learning
National School And Community Corps
Corps Member
01.2000 - 01.2003
Job overview
- Connected and frequently communicated with students and parents regarding programs, policies and individual needs
- Scheduled activities, including mini-lessons, art projects and unstructured playtime for school-age children
- Maintained confidentiality of records by using appropriate data security methods
- Created fun, age-appropriate activities, including socialized recess, after school and summer for children Kindergarten through fifth grade
Education
Walden UniversityMinneapolis, MN
Bachelor of Science from Child Development
2018
University Overview
Community College of PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PA
Associate of Arts from Liberal Arts And General Studies
2009
University Overview
Skills
- Child development
- Goal Setting
- Meal organizing
- Early Childhood Education
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom Management
- Student records management
- Lesson Planning
- Maintaining safety
- Children's literature
- Arts and crafts
- Student progress reporting
Timeline
Lead Teacher
Wonderspring
08.2023 - Current
Childcare Provider
Kreation Place
06.2010 - 08.2023
Early Childhood Educator
Caring People Alliance
01.2004 - 08.2008
Corps Member
National School And Community Corps
01.2000 - 01.2003
Walden University
Bachelor of Science from Child Development
Community College of Philadelphia
Associate of Arts from Liberal Arts And General Studies
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