Kristen Burgess
Education
Stockton,GA
Summary
Polished Child Youth Program Assistant with an understanding of special needs, conditions, dietary restrictions and physical impairments. Effective performer knowledgeable in child and youth development principles. Highly energetic and patient with dynamic organizational and time management skills. Caring professional promoting expertise in planning activities and providing guidance in different assignments. Confident Child Youth Program Assistant known for following directions, having a strong work ethic and communicating effectively both verbally and in writing.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Child and Youth Program Assistant
Moody AFB Child Development Center
Valdosta, Georgia
04.2014 - Current
- Communicated frequently with children and parents to meet needs and achieve high satisfaction ratings.
- Created safe, fun environment for children attending the CDC.
- Assisted with youth development and other recreation programs to improve quality of experience.
- Explained and enforced rules and regulations.
Pre-K Assistant Teacher
Childcare Network
Valdosta, Georgia
08.2012 - 05.2013
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
- Enhanced 4-5-year-old students understanding of rules, safety and behavioral guidelines and disciplinary protocols by redesigning and simplifying them.
Teacher
Coastal Plain Headstart
Valdosta, Georgia
01.2005 - 05.2010
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
Education
Associate of Science - Education
Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GAAssociate of Science - P-12 Education
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
Tifton, GA05.2004
High School Diploma -
Crisp County High School
Cordele, GA05.2000
Skills
- Field Trip Supervision
- Recreational Activities
- Developmental Care
- Classroom Instruction
- Behavior Redirection
- Emotional Development
- Behavioral Management Planning
- Abuse and Neglect Reporting
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Classroom Discipline
Certification
- Certified in First Aid/CPR
Timeline
Child and Youth Program Assistant
Moody AFB Child Development Center
04.2014 - Current
Pre-K Assistant Teacher
Childcare Network
08.2012 - 05.2013
Teacher
Coastal Plain Headstart
01.2005 - 05.2010
Associate of Science - Education
Valdosta State University
Associate of Science - P-12 Education
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
High School Diploma -
Crisp County High School
- Certified in First Aid/CPR
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