Monica Adams
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Dedicated infant teacher with expertise in curriculum implementation, classroom management, and child development. Passionate about fostering growth through creative lesson planning and effective communication with families.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Infant Teacher
Little Britches Academy
Jacksonville, Oregon
12.2025 - 09.2026
- Sanitized toys, equipment, supplies, and surfaces regularly.
- Provided diaper changes to maintain hygiene and comfort for infants.
- Facilitated gross motor skill development through engaging play activities, fostering physical confidence and coordination.
- Followed safe feeding guidelines and parental requests for breastmilk, formula and solids.
- Established positive relationships with families by communicating regularly about their child's progress.
- Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
- Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
- Ensured safety rules were followed at all times by supervising playtime activities both indoors and outdoors.
- Provided individualized care and attention to each infant in the classroom.
- Assisted infants in developing communication skills through baby sign language. develop communication skills through baby sign language while also promoting positive behaviors and social skills.
- Encouraged independence while providing guidance during mealtime routines such as eating independently or helping to feed others.
- Maintained records of attendance and provided weekly updates to parents regarding their child's activities.
- Identified children requiring additional support for emotional, health, or developmental concerns and designed tailored improvement strategies.
- Planned age-appropriate activities that encouraged physical, cognitive, social-emotional growth in infants.
- Created and executed daily lesson plans that enhanced infant development across multiple domains.
- Demonstrated an understanding of different cultures when interacting with families from diverse backgrounds.
- Observed infants' development and documented milestones using appropriate assessment tools.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Observed behavioral issues to alert parents or guardians.
- Introduced learning activities and imaginative play to teach children to explore.
Assistant Director
Above and Beyond Preparatory Academy
Jacksonville, FL
08.2025 - 11.2025
- Facilitated communication between staff, students, and parents to promote engagement.
- Collaborated with leadership to assess program effectiveness and student needs.
- Assisted in developing strategic plans to meet organizational goals and objectives.
- Developed and managed a team of 10 employees to ensure efficient operations of the organization.
- Coordinated financial activities, budgeting and forecasting for assigned departments.
- Supervised junior staff, providing guidance and professional development opportunities.
- Coordinated with teachers to implement curriculum changes and ensure compliance.
- Organized events and workshops to foster community involvement and support learning.
- Managed student records and documentation in compliance with privacy regulations.
- Developed protocols for handling confidential information within the organization.
Education
High School Diploma -
Heritage High School
Conyers, GA06-1988
Skills
- Child development
- Curriculum implementation
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Safety protocols
- CDA license
- CPR and first aid
- Creative lesson planning
- Effective communication
- Relationship building
- Team collaboration
- Community engagement
- Administrative support
- Creative problem solving
- fast and eager learner/ strong customer service
- Positive and cheerful
- worked in a police office as a dispatcher/secretary GCIC certified previously
Timeline
Infant Teacher
Little Britches Academy
12.2025 - 09.2026
Assistant Director
Above and Beyond Preparatory Academy
08.2025 - 11.2025
High School Diploma -
Heritage High School