Malissa Flowers-Ajayi
Lithia Springs,GA
Summary
Purposeful Educator with a solid record of managing diverse children and data in the classroom. Looking for a position as a Rental Assistance Application Processor utilizing expertise in collaborating and facilitate resident achievement in finding a permanent QUALIFICATIONS: Effective in handling students with emotional and behavioral challenges Background knowledge of developmental practices and educational theories Outstanding interpersonal communication- parent and student oriented Versatile in teaching methods including cognitive, behavioral, and constructivist Efficient with Microsoft Word platform Disciplined professional experienced in document management and time management. Offers skills in recordkeeping, knowledge of information security practices and background in office standards. Looking to put knowledge and abilities to good use in clerical position focused on information and document oversight.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
PRE, LEAD TEACHER
K, KIDS WORLD PRESCHOOL &PRE
AUSTELL, GA
08.2019 - Current
- Prepare lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, equipment, and demonstrations
- Present subject matter to students
- Tutor and assist children individually or in small groups to help them with primary assignments and to reinforce learning concepts
- Observe students' performance, and record relevant data to assess progress
- Plan, prepare, and develop various teaching lessons and plans
- Coordinated field trips for classes and wrote detailed itineraries for student safety
- Chose optimum curriculum for each class and devised creative daily lesson plans to meet requirements and needs of different learners
- Guided student teachers and teaching aides in classroom management, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions
- Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students
LEAD TEACHER
ARTHUR BLANK YMCA
ATLANTA, GA
05.2018 - 07.2019
- Prepare lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, equipment, and demonstrations
- Present subject matter to students
- Tutor and assist children individually or in small groups to help them primary assignments and to reinforce learning concepts
- Observe students' performance, and record relevant data to assess progress
- Plan, prepare, and develop various teaching aids
- Increased student involvement in program offerings through strategic redesign of program processes and methods
Program Director
PARAPROFESSIONAL-Lithia Springs Elementary School
Lithia Springs, GA
08.2012 - 05.2017
- Created lesson plans, handouts, and implemented engaging and interactive lessons
- Aid with classroom activities as it related to weekly objectives
- Performed other related duties as requested by principal
- Established strong, trusting relationships with families of students, embracing them as partners in students’ education
- Performed other related duties as requested by Principal
- Performed other duties as requested by Teacher, Guidance Advisor
PARAPROFESSIONAL
Annette Winn Elementary
Springs, Ga
10.2007 - 05.2012
- Managed individual and class behavior, using prescribed approaches, including restraining of violent, assaultive students
- Assisted in gathering and organizing of supporting documents for mediation and/or trial
- Lesson planning, record keeping, and reporting
- Participated actively in developing and following through with individualized learning plans and behavior plans for students
- Communicated lofty expectations for behavior by teaching, practicing, and reinforcing rules and consequences
- Other ad hoc projects as requested, including document analysis, and preparing schedules using Excel
- Conducted quality assurance on existing pages, fixing broken links, misspellings, and identifying out-of-date content
- Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher
- Maintained head count and attendance sheets
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards and set up work areas
- Reported on student progress, behavior and social skills to parents
- Prepared learning materials, helping teachers prepare for daily instruction
- Organized and led practice, research and lab assignments
- Supervised students on field trips for safety and proper behavior in public settings
- Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities
- Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper and crayons
- Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery
- Graded tests and papers and recorded grades for teaching staff
- Managed workflows of classroom volunteers and trained on school procedures
- Instructed small groups of students in basic concepts such as alphabet, shapes and color recognition
- Implemented practice exercises and group assignments to assist students in quick information grasping
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play
Education
Master of Science - Criminal Justice
Colorado Technical University
Colorado City, CO05.2016
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ06.2012
Associate Degree - Early Childhood Education
Atlanta Area Technical College
Atlanta, GA05.2006
Skills
- Learning Assessments
- Educational Enrichment
- Continuous Improvement Strategies
- Department Leadership
- Issue and Complaint Resolution
- Customer Data Confidentiality
- Customer Account Management
Timeline
PRE, LEAD TEACHER
K, KIDS WORLD PRESCHOOL &PRE
08.2019 - Current
LEAD TEACHER
ARTHUR BLANK YMCA
05.2018 - 07.2019
Program Director
PARAPROFESSIONAL-Lithia Springs Elementary School
08.2012 - 05.2017
PARAPROFESSIONAL
Annette Winn Elementary
10.2007 - 05.2012
Master of Science - Criminal Justice
Colorado Technical University
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Grand Canyon University
Associate Degree - Early Childhood Education
Atlanta Area Technical College
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