Makayla Polite
Germantown
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated professional with experience as a Childcare Assistant at Pathways Baptist Church, excelling in lesson planning and classroom management. Proven ability to foster communication and collaboration, enhancing student engagement and learning outcomes. Skilled in data entry and customer service, committed to creating positive educational environments.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Library Volunteer
Gaithersburg Library
Gaithersburg
01.2025 - Current
- Sorted returned library materials by type and title.
- Organized book shelves according to established procedures.
- Checked for damaged or missing books on the shelves.
- Identified and removed worn or outdated books and media.
Childcare Assistant
Pathways Baptist Church
Gaithersburg
08.2024 - Current
- Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem solving strategies among students.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to maintain classroom discipline.
The Goddard School of Rockville
Preschool Programs
Rockville
07.2025 - 09.2025
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with a diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Supported teachers with classroom management and student engagement activities.
- Coordinated communication between teachers, parents, and administrative staff.
- Facilitated small group activities to enhance student learning experiences.
- Provided individualized support to students with special needs during lessons.
- Prepared materials for meetings, including agendas, minutes, reports, and presentations.
- Greeted visitors to the school and directed them to appropriate personnel or classrooms
Education
High School Diploma -
Northwest High School
Germantown, MD06-2025
Skills
- Customer service
- Data entry
- Book organization
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Communication skills
- Collaboration
- Time management
- Shelving items
- Book searches
- Summer education programs
- Reading and teaching
- Staff support
- Sorting materials
- Basic typing skills
- Guest service
- Shelf reading
- Conflict resolution
- Supervisory skills
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Japanese
Limited
Affiliations
- Spend my free time Reading
- Volunteer any chance I get
- Enjoys Word Search Puzzles
- Organizes Things on free time
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
The Goddard School of Rockville
Preschool Programs
07.2025 - 09.2025
Library Volunteer
Gaithersburg Library
01.2025 - Current
Childcare Assistant
Pathways Baptist Church
08.2024 - Current
High School Diploma -
Northwest High School