Marva Smith
Hoschton,GA
Summary
Proactive and caring worker with over 20 years of experience combined with communication strengths and good observational skills. Skillfully handles day-to-day activities while looking for opportunities to make a difference.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Pre-K Assistant Teacher
Kids 'R' Kids
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Created visually appealing bulletin boards that showcased student work and reinforced key concepts from lessons.
- Assisted lead teacher in providing individualized attention to students, resulting in improved academic performance.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
- Engaged and entertained children through recreational and educational activities.
- Provided accommodations and modifications for diverse learners, ensuring all students had access to the curriculum and could succeed academically.
Preschool Lead Teacher
New Odyssey For Children
10.2020 - 12.2020
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Planned and prepared activities for 3 and 4 year old students.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
Preschool Lead Teacher
New Odyssey For Children
11.2018 - 03.2020
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Planned and prepared activities for 3 and 4 year old students.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
Lead Preschool Teacher
Duncan Creek Academy
12.2017 - 09.2018
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Planned and prepared activities for 3 and 4 year old students.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
Lead Pre-K Teacher
Fort Stewart Children and Youth Services
06.2016 - 09.2017
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Evaluated student progress through ongoing assessments, providing timely feedback and adjusting instruction as needed to ensure mastery of skills.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Allen University
1530 Harden St. Columbia SC05-1998
Skills
- Storytelling techniques
- Parent-teacher communication
- Positive reinforcement
- Assessment and evaluation
Timeline
Pre-K Assistant Teacher
Kids 'R' Kids
09.2021 - 05.2022
Preschool Lead Teacher
New Odyssey For Children
10.2020 - 12.2020
Preschool Lead Teacher
New Odyssey For Children
11.2018 - 03.2020
Lead Preschool Teacher
Duncan Creek Academy
12.2017 - 09.2018
Lead Pre-K Teacher
Fort Stewart Children and Youth Services
06.2016 - 09.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Allen University
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