Laina Dearman
Memphis,TN
Summary
Recent graduate with a licensure in Elementary Education K-5 and English as a Second Language PreK-12 who has spent the previous 2022-2023 school year student teaching 1st grade. Passionate to work with students and promote cognitive and social-emotional growth that encourages them to reach their full potential. Seeking a full-time position that offers opportunity to utilize strong quality instruction, a positive learning environment, and student-centered learning.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Nanny
Alexandra Thomas
10.2023 - Current
- Prepared meals and snacks for the child based on dietary guidelines.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys.
- Built a positive and nurturing environment to support child social and emotional growth.
- Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
- Participated in the Tennessee Early Intervention System (TEIS) therapy for the child who has autism.
- Encouraged social-emotional learning and supported cognitive development by modeling skills and behavior.
Babysitter
Sarah Elizabeth Bradford
08.2014 - 10.2021
- Cared for a family of four children ages infant-12
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Assisted with meal preparation, light housekeeping and laundry to support family with additional chores.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Guided school homework and read bedtime stories to support development.
- Helped children complete homework assignments and school projects.
- Provided safe transportation to and from school and extracurricular activities.
- Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships.
Preschool Teacher
Academy Of Maryland Farms
07.2018 - 05.2019
- Assisted in delivering weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Tennessee Elementary Education K-5 And ESL PreK-12
University of Tennessee At Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN05.2023
Skills
- Working with, caring for, and educating young children
- Knowledge of developing fun and engaging activities
- Actively listening and cooperating with students and staff
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Practicing patience and compassion to build a positive learning environment
- Building meaningful relationships with children by learning their backgrounds and interests
- Creating a professional and comfortable environment for students and staff
- Child Psychology Knowledge
Student Teaching and Field Experience
Student Teaching and Field Experience
East Lake Elementary School, Chattanooga TN Student teacher, First Grade: 22 students, 3 IEPs and majority ELLs, August 2022-May 2023
- Taught and assisted in a variety of subjects daily including ELA, science, social studies, math, and skills.
- Independently taught whole group, small groups, and one-on-one instruction daily.
- Assisted and independently guided classroom management of 22 students with different learning styles and behaviors.
- Encouraged social-emotional learning and managed behaviors.
- Delivered and created meaningful lesson plans that address diverse learners’ needs.
- Collaborate with other teachers to create unit plans and differentiate learning.
- Used data and knowledge of students to help plan and differentiate instruction.
- Assisted with district assessments such as the benchmark.
- Assisted with after school activities/ events such as math night, literacy night, and parent teacher conferences.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss students’ strengths, areas of growth, and to create a plan for students to grow in the classroom.
Field Experience, Third Grade: 20 students, 2 IEPs and majority ELLs, February 2022- April 2022
- Taught small groups of students in ELA weekly and focused on skills that targeted their areas for improvement.
- Followed given lesson plans/materials by the lead teacher to deliver meaningful lessons for these students.
- Created an engaging and meaningful lesson plan based on their interests and areas of need.
In-Classroom Experience, Chattanooga, TN, October 2019- April 2022
- Assisting and observing in 2nd grade at Hardy Elementary and Battle Academy, 3rd grade at East Lake Elementary, and an 11th grade ESL class at Howard High School.
- Encountered and assisted with a variety of different ages and styles of learning.
- Provided assistance to lead teachers whenever needed such as gathering materials, pulling
students to support learning, or helping in addressing behaviors.
Timeline
Nanny
Alexandra Thomas
10.2023 - Current
Preschool Teacher
Academy Of Maryland Farms
07.2018 - 05.2019
Babysitter
Sarah Elizabeth Bradford
08.2014 - 10.2021
Bachelor of Science - Tennessee Elementary Education K-5 And ESL PreK-12
University of Tennessee At Chattanooga
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