Kimberly Boone
Canton,OH
Summary
I'm an attentive and creative professional passionate about helping young children develop emotional, social and educational skills. I'm familiar with developmentally appropriate activities and experienced by providing nurturing environments conducive to learning. I promote physical, emotional and social health to complement academic progress. I'm motivated and energetic to apply early childhood education principles in preschool/school setting. I'm dedicated to teaching, maintaining discipline and encouraging creativity. Certified in First Aid, CPR, and Communicable Diseases. I passed the ParaPro test in 2011 and can renew my state licence.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Toddler Teacher
OakPark Preschool
Massillon, OH
03.2022 - Current
- Engaged in professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date on best practices in early childhood education.
- Organized daily classroom routines such as meal times, naps, playtime, and outdoor activities.
- Maintained records of student attendance, behavior, and academic achievements.
- Ensured the safety of the children at all times by following established protocols.
- Supported individual needs of each child through one-on-one instruction or small group activities.
- Provided guidance on potty training and other hygiene topics.
- Encouraged positive social interactions among children while also teaching appropriate behaviors when conflicts arise.
- Collaborated with lead teachers to ensure that all learning goals were met.
- Assisted in developing and implementing age-appropriate activities for toddlers.
- Created a safe, nurturing environment for children to learn and grow.
- Participated in staff meetings to discuss curriculum plans and strategies for improving student performance.
Assistant Toddler Teacher
Kids Castle Child Care Centre
Massillon , OH
11.2021 - 03.2022
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Monitored student progress to ensure cooperation and growth.
- Organized creative and fun activities, enhancing children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
- Instructed and assisted children in eating, toileting, and resting to help develop healthy personal habits.
- Observed children to record development.
Grocery Stocker
Walmart
Canton, OH
01.2021 - 09.2021
- Received, unpacked, and stored incoming merchandise according to company guidelines.
- Rotated and faced product displays for optimal visual appeal.
- Inspected product quality and quantity before restocking shelves with new items.
- Monitored temperature of coolers, freezers, and refrigerators as needed to ensure food safety regulations are met.
- Moved heavy merchandise around the store using pallet jacks or other necessary equipment.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area to ensure maximum efficiency in stocking shelves.
- Built promotional displays for featured products in accordance with corporate marketing plans.
Assistant Teacher/ Follow Along
Canton City Schools
Canton, OH
08.2007 - 12.2020
- Encouraged positive behavior with rewards and incentives.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching strategies.
- Provided one-on-one help to struggling students.
- Provided individualized instruction to students who needed additional assistance.
- Collaborated with other staff members to develop strategies for improving student performance.
- Supervised small group activities.
- Organized instructional materials.
- Assisted in developing IEPs for special education students as needed.
- Utilized technology such as computers and iPads. To enhance lessons.
- Helped maintain a safe and orderly learning environment.
- Interacted positively with children to encourage development and involvement in activities, treating each child with dignity and respect.
- Arranged age-appropriate activities to help children develop interests and talents.
- Protected confidential information related to staff and families.
- Assisted teacher with enrichment activities, correcting papers, or supervising classroom to foster positive learning environment
- Assisted children at mealtime to teach social and self-help skills and sound nutritional practices.
- Assisted with transitioning from one activity to another throughout the day as needed by the student.
- Implemented behavior management strategies designed by special education staff members.
- Organized instructional materials for use in the classroom setting.
- Supported the development of social skills through modeling appropriate behavior and interactions with peers.
- Supervised students during lunch periods, recesses, and field trips, ensuring their safety at all times.
- Assisted in the implementation of accommodations outlined in IEPs such as seating arrangements or modified testing procedures.
- Collaborated with therapists when necessary to assist students' development of motor skills or sensory processing abilities.
- Motivated students to achieve academic success while fostering an environment of respect and acceptance.
- Attended professional development sessions related to working with special education populations.
- Monitored behavior of students in order to ensure a safe, positive learning environment.
- Offered emotional support during times of difficulty or crisis situations involving the student.
- Supported students with personalized accommodations, extra assistance and educational assessments.
- Escorted students to restroom cafeteria, outside to playground and on field trips.
- Instructed small groups of students in alphabet, shapes and color recognition.
- Monitored student needs and supported mobility-restricted students.
- Prepared handouts, study materials and other teaching aids.
- Improved behavior with modification and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Reviewed and reported on IEP progress.
- Provided disabled students with assistive devices and supportive technology.
Education
High School Diploma -
Louisville City Schools
Louisville, Ohio05-2001
Career Passport - Early Childhood Education
R.G. Drage Career Center
Massillon, OH05-2001
Skills
- Child development knowledge
- Creative lesson planning
- Special Needs Support
- Social Skills Development
- Classroom Organization
- Child Safety Procedures
- Small Group Instruction
- Individualized Instruction
- Professional Development
- Special Education Support
- Individualized Education Plans
- Behavior Management
- Classwork oversight
- Self taught Sign Language in classroom setting
- Data Collection
- Transition planning
- Feeding Assistance
- Seizure Management
- Life Skills Development
Timeline
Assistant Toddler Teacher
OakPark Preschool
03.2022 - Current
Assistant Toddler Teacher
Kids Castle Child Care Centre
11.2021 - 03.2022
Grocery Stocker
Walmart
01.2021 - 09.2021
Assistant Teacher/ Follow Along
Canton City Schools
08.2007 - 12.2020
High School Diploma -
Louisville City Schools
Career Passport - Early Childhood Education
R.G. Drage Career Center
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