Michaelah Young-Staley
Bethlehem,PA
Summary
Highly adept Lead Teacher, specializing in toddler room management. Experienced in creating engaging lesson plans, fostering an inclusive learning environment, and promoting positive interactions among children. Strong leadership skills combined with understanding of child development and behavior management techniques ensures consistent provision of quality education to toddlers. Previous roles have resulted in improved academic performance and enhanced social skills among students. I also am a hardworking Crew Leader skilled in managing multiple projects and working closely with highly capable teams. Focused employee known for careful materials management and inventory oversight. Dedicated approach to handling diverse aspects of project management and close-out.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Teacher, Toddler Room
The Learning Experience
Bethlehem, PA
02.2023 - Current
- Developed age appropriate lesson plans that incorporate creative activities such as art, music, dramatic play and outdoor exploration.
- Provided guidance to assistant teachers on classroom management techniques.
- Observed and evaluated children's performance, behavior, social development and physical health.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and development.
- Implemented daily routines that promote independence and self-help skills.
- Collaborated with colleagues on classroom projects or initiatives related to curriculum design or assessment practices.
- Read aloud and played alphabet games to encourage early literacy.
- Sparked creativity and imagination by helping children discover new things each day.
- Conducted observations and assessments of children's progress and reported findings to parents and guardians.
Assistant Teacher
Hillview Baptist Daycare
Graniteville, SC
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Assisted classroom teacher in developing and implementing lesson plans.
- Provided individualized instruction to students who needed additional assistance.
- Assessed student progress through observation, testing, and feedback from teachers.
- Attended faculty meetings as requested by the lead teacher.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance and grades.
- Evaluated student work using established criteria.
- Utilized technology such as computers, projectors, iPads. to enhance lessons.
- Interacted positively with children to encourage development and involvement in activities, treating each child with dignity and respect.
- Assisted teacher with enrichment activities, correcting papers, or supervising classroom to foster positive learning environment
- Maintained safe, educational environment for students during learning and free play time.
- Created calm and disciplined classroom environment to improve student focus.
- Arranged age-appropriate activities to help children develop interests and talents.
- Assembled instructional materials for children's projects and play-time.
- Implemented lesson plans for students with varying learning styles.
- Protected confidential information related to staff and families.
- Supported and documented student growth and progress to achieve academic, social and emotional goals.
- Observed student performance and analyzed individual records to assess progress.
- Received recognition for contributions to innovative concepts in classroom instruction.
- Introduced and encouraged debate-style classroom setting to increase student active participation and critical thinking.
Crew Leader
Five Guys Burger And Fries
Aiken, SC
12.2020 - 11.2022
- Trained new hires on job duties, safety protocols, and company policies.
- Monitored and evaluated performance of crew members, providing feedback and coaching as needed.
- Ensured compliance with all health and safety regulations.
- Implemented cost saving measures to reduce expenses while maintaining quality standards.
- Organized inventory of supplies necessary for job completion; ordered additional materials when needed.
- Responded promptly to customer inquiries concerning services provided by the crew.
- Mentored newly hired crew members to prepare each for job roles.
- Organized crew placement per job function when assigning work.
- Monitored task completion to meet company standards for performance.
- Established and maintained professional working relationships with employees.
- Supervised project contributions to meet organizational deadlines and expectations.
- Loaded materials and tools into vehicles and unloaded upon arrival at jobsites.
Crew Leader
Sonics Drive In
Aiken, SC
09.2019 - 05.2022
- Trained new hires on job duties, safety protocols, and company policies.
- Ensured compliance with all health and safety regulations.
- Inspected equipment for proper operation before use by crew members.
- Assisted in resolving customer complaints or issues quickly and efficiently.
- Maintained accurate records of employee attendance, hours worked, vacation time.
- Scheduled periodic meetings with crew members to discuss progress and goals achieved.
- Analyzed data from completed jobs to identify areas for improvement in efficiency or quality.
- Established and maintained professional working relationships with employees.
- Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
- Inspected cleanliness, organization and safety of job sites after every shift.
- Enforced safety mandates and OSHA restrictions with good leadership skills.
- Displayed high standards for quality workmanship and routinely double-checked work.
- Performed demanding physical work over extended periods and modeled positive attitude.
- Loaded or unloaded building materials to distribute machinery or tools.
- Learned and mastered skilled trade specialties under guidance of expert mentors.
- Gained independent working skills and guided and mentored less experienced team members.
- Worked productively as lead or helping team member to drive customer satisfaction.
- Settled issues among crew members by addressing problems immediately and mediating disagreements.
Education
High School Diploma -
Aiken High School
Aiken, SC06-2022
Skills
- Social-emotional learning
- Special Needs Support
- Age-Appropriate Activities
- Early Childhood Education
- Positive Reinforcement
- Parent Communication
- Strong computer skills
- Decision-Making
- Billing
- Safety Monitoring
- Active listener
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Bagging expertise
- Strong Work Ethic
- First aid and CPR certified
- Professional babysitter
- Accurate record keeping
- Classroom Management
- Progress Reporting
- Training in food handling preparation
- Positive and cheerful
- Story time, arts, and crafts
- Reliable
- Time Management
- Housekeeping
- Lesson Planning
- Verbal and written communication
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Heavy Lifting
- Documentation And Reporting
- New Hire Training
Affiliations
- As a Leader, I led a well-rounded team of diverse professionals, which resulted in a 30% increase in project completion efficiency.
- With a well-rounded understanding of both front-end and back-end development, I successfully increased company FAST-pace revenue by 20%.
- As a lead toddler teacher, I utilized my well-rounded knowledge of traditional childhood education and lesson planning strategies to increase active performance in the child and daycare by 10%.
- As a volleyball team player, I utilized my well-rounded knowledge for any job I have. Time management, skill, planning, practice after practice, observing and classifying where i need to e and how I need to give my team the win.
Accomplishments
- National Technical Honor Society (NTHS)-3/30/21
- I joined many clubs at my school, raised money and contributed in nursing homes/daycare's/shelter/steeplechase. I even helped out with the special needs class if needed be. My accomplishments are a success.
- While working in previous daycare i learned a lot of sign language to promote along with my life skills or life ethic to improve any job if need be!
Certification
- Servsafe certificate
- Cpr/First Aid
- Food Handler Certificate
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Lead Teacher, Toddler Room
The Learning Experience
02.2023 - Current
Assistant Teacher
Hillview Baptist Daycare
06.2022 - 12.2022
Crew Leader
Five Guys Burger And Fries
12.2020 - 11.2022
Crew Leader
Sonics Drive In
09.2019 - 05.2022
High School Diploma -
Aiken High School
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