Marion Ganey
Jonesville,LA
Summary
I have worked with all developmental types of children and that has led me to a greater understanding of all types of children and how to meet their needs at different levels. Attentive and creative teacher passionate about helping young children develop emotional, social and educational skills. Familiar with developmentally appropriate activities and experienced by providing nurturing environments conducive to learning. Promote physical, emotional and social health to complement academic progress.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Pre-School Teacher
LaSalle Community Action Center
Harrisonburg, LA
08.2023 - Current
- Conducted classroom activities to stimulate physical, mental, and social development of preschool students.
- Organized educational materials and resources to create an engaging learning environment.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated creative teaching techniques.
- Established positive relationships with parents and guardians by regularly communicating student progress.
- Maintained records of attendance, grades, health concerns, and other relevant information about the children in my care.
- Provided individual attention to each student as needed during class time.
- Attended professional development workshops to stay current on best practices for early childhood education.
- Integrated multicultural themes into instruction plans to foster respect for diversity among students.
- Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Developed professional relationships with parents, teachers, directors and therapists.
Paraprofessional
LaSalle Parish School Board
Jena, LA
08.2015 - 08.2023
- Provided guidance to students in the classroom setting.
- Created and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Supervised small groups of students during instruction time.
- Collaborated with special education staff to develop Individualized Education Plans.
- Helped implement behavior management strategies for individual students.
- Assisted in the implementation of educational programs for special needs children.
- Instructed students using a variety of teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, audio-visual presentations.
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
- Monitored student attendance records and reported any discrepancies to appropriate personnel.
- Communicated and collaborated well with educators from various grade levels.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Educational Studies
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ01-2023
GED -
Aspire Career Center
Jonesville, LA05-2016
Skills
- Activity Planning
- Classroom Management
- Classroom Organization
- Lesson Planning
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Special Education
- Social-Emotional Learning
- Calm and Patient
- Effective Listening
Timeline
Pre-School Teacher
LaSalle Community Action Center
08.2023 - Current
Paraprofessional
LaSalle Parish School Board
08.2015 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Educational Studies
Grand Canyon University
GED -
Aspire Career Center
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