Lori Cooke
Fair Lawn,NJ
Summary
Preschool teacher's aide offering outstanding work history assisting lead teacher with daily duties. Versatile when setting up classroom activities, monitoring children and planning lessons. Dedicated to making preschool program fun and educational for all students.
Overview
2
2
years of post-secondary education
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Teacher's Assistant
Glen Rock Community
Glen Rock, New Jersey
09.2018 - 06.2025
- Assisted lead teacher in planning engaging lesson activities for preschoolers.
- Supported classroom management by maintaining a safe and nurturing environment.
- Facilitated group activities to promote social skills and teamwork among children.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss children's progress and address concerns.
- Organized educational materials and resources for daily class activities.
- Implemented safety protocols to maintain a secure learning environment for students.
- Encouraged creative expression through art, music, and movement activities.
- Supported lead teacher with daily classroom activities.
- Maintained clean, well-kept classroom to encourage children to create, explore and play with confidence.
- Maintained daily records of activities, behaviors, meals, and naps.
- Instructed and assisted students during craft activities.
- Arranged classroom furniture and learning materials to keep areas neat.
- Helped facilitate indoor and outdoor play, parent-teacher conferences and keeping classroom clean with diligent attention to each support task.
- Maintained and cleaned nap mats by making minor repairs and wiping down.
- Planned and supervised games and other recreational activities for students.
- Kept track of teaching materials and regularly stocked school supplies.
Before and After School Care Assistant
Glen Rock Community
Glen Rock, NJ
09.2018 - 06.2025
- Supervised children's activities during before and after school programs.
- Assisted in planning engaging educational and recreational activities.
- Maintained a safe and welcoming environment for all participants.
- Supervised students during outdoor playtime, ensuring safety regulations were followed.
- Helped children with homework assignments as needed.
- Secured indoor and outdoor premises to protect children.
- Managed crafts and other hands-on activities to engage kids and promote development.
Education
Associate of Science - Fashion Design
Fashion Institute of Technology
New York, NY 09.1984 - 05.1986
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Child development
- Educational assessment
- Safety procedures
- Outdoor play supervision
- First aid and CPR
- CPR certified
- Program leadership
- Creativity in activities
- Multitasking capacity
- Supervising classroom activities
- Active listening
Timeline
Preschool Teacher's Assistant
Glen Rock Community
09.2018 - 06.2025
Before and After School Care Assistant
Glen Rock Community
09.2018 - 06.2025
Associate of Science - Fashion Design
Fashion Institute of Technology
09.1984 - 05.1986