Markiya Colona
Dover,DE
Summary
Compassionate preschool teacher with background in creating engaging, educational, and nurturing environments for early childhood development. Skilled in lesson planning, classroom management, and developmental assessments, fostering growth and learning among diverse student groups. Implemented innovative teaching strategies that enhanced children's social and intellectual growth, contributing to improved classroom dynamics and positive feedback from parents and staff.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Childcare Assistant Teacher
Camp-of-the-Woods
Speculator, New York
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Prepared educational materials and resources that support curriculum objectives.
- Collaborated with Lead Teacher in developing lesson plans that incorporated various teaching methods such as storytelling, music, art, and field trips.
- Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
- Supervised playgrounds and other recreational areas to ensure safety of the children at all times.
- Participated in staff meetings, workshops, and conferences to discuss and improve instructional methods.
Nursery Teacher
Calvary Assembly of God Church
Dover, DE
03.2012 - 06.2020
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop innovative teaching strategies and approaches.
- Modified teaching strategies and techniques to meet the individual needs of children with diverse learning styles.
- Read stories aloud to engage children in language development activities.
- Organized creative and fun activities, enhancing children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
Education
High School Diploma -
Dover High School
Dover, DE06-2021
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Delaware Technical Community College
DESkills
- Curriculum development
- Educational materials preparation
- Child supervision
- Activity planning
- Conflict resolution
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Infant, toddler, and preschool curricula
Languages
French
Limited
Certification
- BLS
- CCMA
- CNA
- EKB
- CPT
Affiliations
- Nanny in the afternoons
- Doggy skip days at local shelter
- Hangout with my nephews
- Write music
- Draw pictures mini lesson plans for the kids I nanny
Timeline
Childcare Assistant Teacher
Camp-of-the-Woods
06.2022 - 08.2022
Nursery Teacher
Calvary Assembly of God Church
03.2012 - 06.2020
High School Diploma -
Dover High School
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Delaware Technical Community College