Kneasha Paul
East McKeesport,PA
Summary
Trained professional attentive to children's needs and experienced in working with different ages. Dependable in following good safety practices, facility requirements and parent wishes. Cares about student wellbeing and growth.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Preschool Teacher
Cynthia K Francks ChildCare
Forest Hills, PA
01.2022 - Current
- Provided guidance to children on appropriate behavior during activities.
- Supervised the children while they were engaged in various activities such as arts and crafts, story time, outdoor play.
- Provided support to teachers in managing classroom resources such as books, supplies, furniture.
- Performed general housekeeping duties such as tidying up classrooms after activities or cleaning up spills from lunchtime.
- Developed meaningful relationships with all students based on trust and respect.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Supported lead teacher with daily classroom activities.
- Supervised students outside classroom during recess, lunch and breaks.
- Maintained clean, well-kept classroom to encourage children to create, explore and play with confidence.
Lead Infant Room Teacher
ABK Learning & Development Center
Pittsburgh, PA
06.2018 - 05.2020
- Assisted with diaper changes, bottle feedings, nap times, meal times and other routines.
- Observed infants' behavior and documented progress on daily basis.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to engage infants in activities such as singing, reading stories, and playing games.
- Provided a safe and nurturing environment to ensure the physical, emotional, cognitive and social development of each infant.
- Ensured that all safety standards were met at all times.
- Established positive relationships with parents by providing them with updates about their children's development through verbal communication or written reports.
- Encouraged language development by engaging infants in conversations throughout the day.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including cleaning toys and surfaces after use.
- Kept adequate supplies on hand to meet each baby's needs and worked with parents to restock items.
- Read aloud and played alphabet games to encourage early literacy.
After School Assistant
Kiddie Heaven Daycare
McKeesport, PA
11.2006 - 12.2007
- Assisted in planning and executing after-school activities.
- Monitored student behavior and provided positive reinforcement for appropriate conduct.
- Maintained a safe environment for students at all times.
- Conducted one-on-one tutoring sessions with individual students when necessary.
- Offered assistance with homework completion when required.
Education
High School Diploma -
Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PA12-2014
Skills
- Individual Instruction
- Classroom Organization
- Play-based instruction
- Activity Planning
- Classroom monitoring
Certification
- Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential
- Certified Mandated Reporter
- CPR 10/2024 to 10/2026
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Assistant Preschool Teacher
Cynthia K Francks ChildCare
01.2022 - Current
Lead Infant Room Teacher
ABK Learning & Development Center
06.2018 - 05.2020
After School Assistant
Kiddie Heaven Daycare
11.2006 - 12.2007
- Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential
- Certified Mandated Reporter
- CPR 10/2024 to 10/2026
High School Diploma -
Penn Foster Career School
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