Malia Forbes
Tampa,FL
Summary
Childcare professional with proven ability to create nurturing environments and coordinate effective programs. Strong focus on team collaboration, achieving results, and adapting to changing needs. Skilled in child development strategies, activity planning, and communication with parents and staff. Reliable and flexible, ensuring smooth and efficient operations.
Experienced with organizing and overseeing childcare programs. Utilizes comprehensive planning and staff coordination to create supportive environment for children. Knowledge of child development principles and effective communication strategies.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Childcare Coordinator /Preschool Lead Teacher
Lake Magdalene United Methodist Church
06.2021 - 11.2024
- Enhanced children''s development by implementing age-appropriate activities and learning centers.
- Supervised staff members by providing continuous feedback and support.
- Implemented balanced schedules of age-appropriate learning, rest and play.
- Oversaw morning welcome and afternoon departure to maintain visibility and connections with parents.
- Collaborated with families to create individualized care plans based on each child''s needs.
- Monitored the emotional well-being of children and implemented interventions as needed.
- Attended professional meetings and conferences to maintain and improve professional competence.
- Implemented school policies, and procedures to promote a safe and healthy environment in compliance with state standards.
- Maintained high-quality child care standards based on developmentally appropriate practices.
- Collaborated on strategies to enhance student learning and behavior alongside parents and teaching staff.
- Mentored new teachers, providing support and guidance.
Preschool Lead Teacher
Hyde Park United Methodist Church
06.2005 - 06.2020
- Organized activities to teach children foundational learning skills to enhance fine and large motor development.
- 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.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers, offering guidance on lesson planning, classroom management techniques, and parent communication strategies.
- Enhanced student learning experiences by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into lesson plans.
- Administered assessments for each child and tracked results.
- Promoted a positive classroom environment, fostering respect, empathy, and teamwork among students.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Identified signs of emotional and developmental problems in children and reported to parents.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
Lead Preschool Teacher
East Point Assembly Of God
06.2012 - 04.2015
- Enhanced preschoolers'' learning experiences by incorporating creative and interactive teaching methods in daily lessons.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Incorporated play-based learning opportunities into daily routines, allowing students to explore new concepts while developing critical thinking skills through hands-on experiences.
- Supported the social-emotional development of students by implementing lessons on empathy, communication skills, and conflict resolution.
- Developed a comprehensive assessment system to track preschoolers'' progress in key developmental areas, using data-driven instruction to tailor lesson plans accordingly.
- Fostered a nurturing and inclusive classroom environment where all students felt comfortable participating and sharing ideas.
Education
Associate of Arts - Child Development Associates
Teach Scholarship
Tampa, FL02-2024
Skills
- Patience and empathy
- Health and safety
- Parent communication
- Creativity and innovation
- Child development expertise
- Child assessment
- CPR certified
- Classroom management
- Multitasking Abilities
- Parent-teacher collaboration
Timeline
Assistant Childcare Coordinator /Preschool Lead Teacher
Lake Magdalene United Methodist Church
06.2021 - 11.2024
Lead Preschool Teacher
East Point Assembly Of God
06.2012 - 04.2015
Preschool Lead Teacher
Hyde Park United Methodist Church
06.2005 - 06.2020
Associate of Arts - Child Development Associates
Teach Scholarship
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