Miah James
Summary
Experienced with creating nurturing and stimulating environments for young children. Utilizes strong communication skills to build positive relationships with children and parents. Knowledge of early childhood development principles and classroom management techniques.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher Assistant
The Goddard School
09.2024 - Current
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Strengthened communication skills among preschoolers through daily dialogue practice during circle time sessions.
Teacher Aide/Direct Support Professional
Sail At Ferncliff Manor
01.2023 - 09.2024
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Implemented creative strategies for skill development, adapting techniques to suit each client''s unique learning style.
- Guided developmentally disabled youth through customized day programs.
Direct Support Professional
Cardinal McCloskey Community Services
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
- Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
- Maintained a safe and inclusive environment by addressing behavioral challenges with patience and understanding.
Customer Service Associate
Walgreens Pharmacy
07.2019 - 05.2022
- Supported customer service goals and enhanced relations through friendly, knowledgeable and positive communication
- Provided outstanding service to new and long-standing customers by attending closely to concerns and developing solutions
- Delivered fast, friendly and knowledgeable service for routine questions and service complaints
- Assisted customers in the photo department
- Operated the cash register & stocked the aisle's
- Enrolled customers in Walgreens reward's membership
Sales Associate
Hollister Co.
07.2018 - 12.2018
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice
- Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures and customer services
- Arranged new merchandise with signage and appealing displays to encourage customer sales and move overstock items
- Built and maintained relationships with peers and upper management to drive team success
- Maintained knowledge of current promotions, exchange guidelines, payment policies and security practices
Education
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Monroe College
New Rochelle, NY06.2021
High School Diploma -
Lincoln High School
Yonkers, NY06.2019
Skills
- Student relations
- Active listening
- Positive reinforcement
- Lesson planning
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Strong work ethic and dependable
- Growth mindset
- Parent-teacher communication
- Collaborative learning
- Classroom management
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Relationship building
- Instructional planning
- Leadership development
- Goal setting
- Student motivation
- Multitasking Abilities
Certification
- First Aid Certification
- CPR
- Medication Administration in Child Care: Ensuring Children's Safety
Timeline
Teacher Assistant
The Goddard School
09.2024 - Current
Teacher Aide/Direct Support Professional
Sail At Ferncliff Manor
01.2023 - 09.2024
Direct Support Professional
Cardinal McCloskey Community Services
09.2022 - 12.2022
Customer Service Associate
Walgreens Pharmacy
07.2019 - 05.2022
Sales Associate
Hollister Co.
07.2018 - 12.2018
High School Diploma -
Lincoln High School
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Monroe College
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