Liridona Ala
Dearborn,MI
Summary
Mu mission is to obtain this experience to expand my knowledge for further employment to achieve my goal as an educator. I have demonstrated the ability to provide support to individual students and demonstrate positive relationships with faculty, families and students.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher -Preschool GSRP
Alhadi Child Care Center
09.2020 - Current
- Provide instruction and individualized lessons for each child
- Progress of children are noted using COR advantage
- Maintain different areas of classroom including work areas, playground
- Implementing academic, behavioral, and nutritional lessons that correspond with High Scope Curriculum standards
- Maintain positive relationship with parents and keep them updated on child’s progress
- Participate in conferences, home visits, and extra-curricular activities
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Utilized books, songs and games to engage students.
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Planned educational opportunities based on children's interests.
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Prepared pre-class materials.
- Assisted and supervised 18 children through entire school day.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
Lead Teacher
Kreative Kids Learning Center, Preschool GSRP
09.2016 - 06.2020
- Provide instruction and individualized lessons for each child
- Progress of children are noted using COR advantage
- Maintain different areas of the classroom including work areas, playground
- Implementing academic, behavioral, and nutritional lessons that correspond with the High Scope Curriculum standards
- Maintain a positive relationship with parents and keep them updated on child’s progress
- Participate in conferences, home visits, and extra-curricular activities
Lead Teacher
Early Childhood Education Center
01.2014 - 09.2015
- Understanding of early childhood learning concepts within a safe environment
- Classroom management
- Creating lesson plans
- Interacting with students, teachers, and parents/caretakers
Substitute Teacher
Professional Educational Services Group
01.2015 - 06.2015
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Assigned, explained and graded homework.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to students, parents and school administrators.
- Incorporated technology into learning to enhance student engagement and learning.
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
- Monitored student behavior and administered discipline as needed.
- Monitored student performance and provided feedback to inform instruction.
- Distributed textbooks, workbooks, papers and pencils to students.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans for students with challenging behavior.
- Attended professional meetings, educational conferences or teacher training workshops to improve professional competence.
- Developed lesson plans to align with grade-level standards and objectives.
- Documented student progress and provided regular updates to parents.
Teacher Assistant
River Oaks Elementary School
03.2011 - 09.2014
- Working in several classrooms that cater to different age groups
- Assist children within classroom and transition times
- Working with students that have disabilities
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Supervised recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal.
- Worked with teacher to identify and target opportunities for instructional improvements.
- Kept records of student progress for teachers and parents and made notes on behavior, grades, comprehension, and personal growth.
- Graded assignments and reported individual progress to teacher.
- Monitored students during quizzes and tests.
- Distributed tests, assignments and handouts per teacher specifications.
Education
Bachelor’s degree - Children and Families
University of Michigan – School of Education
06.2016
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Associates degree - Secondary Education
Henry Ford Community College
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Skills
- Connect with Parents
- School Policy and Rules Enforcement
- Daily Schedule Creation
- Conflict Resolution Techniques
- Anti-Bullying
- Child CPR and First Aid
- Promoting Social and Emotional Development
- Safety Monitoring and Management
- Organizational and Planning Skills
- Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
Accomplishments
Jennifer Taylor
Wayne RESA ECS
(734) 334-1342
Bonnie Duth
Wayne Resa ECS
(734) 334-1253
Mary Chamssedine
River Oaks Elementary School
(313) 492- 0557
Timeline
Lead Teacher -Preschool GSRP
Alhadi Child Care Center
09.2020 - Current
Lead Teacher
Kreative Kids Learning Center, Preschool GSRP
09.2016 - 06.2020
Substitute Teacher
Professional Educational Services Group
01.2015 - 06.2015
Lead Teacher
Early Childhood Education Center
01.2014 - 09.2015
Teacher Assistant
River Oaks Elementary School
03.2011 - 09.2014
Bachelor’s degree - Children and Families
University of Michigan – School of Education
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Associates degree - Secondary Education
Henry Ford Community College
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