To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Child and Family Educator
Health Federation Of Philadelphia Early Head Start
Philadelphia, PA
06.2023 - Current
Educated parents on child development and provided varied parenting methods to encourage growth.
visited families in the home environment to evaluate needs and offer suggestions for improved daily lifestyle choices.
Completed continuous assessments and documented updates to care to maintain current records.
Developed lesson plans and activities to encourage positive interactions and strengthen bonds.
Improved communication between clients, colleagues, departments, and other stakeholders to facilitate collaboration.
Encouraged parents and children to engage in group classes, community meetings, and public events to build a strong peer support system.
Helped clients to better understand parental role, focusing on developing skills to nurture and guide children.
Assistant Teacher
Wonder Spring Early Education
Narberth, PA
09.2014 - 06.2023
Monitored and reported student progress and development, offering mentoring as needed
Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes
Kept records of student progress for teachers and parents and made notes on behavior, comprehension and personal growth
Assisted in lessons, curriculum planning.
Personal Care Worker
Golden Wheels
North Wales, PA
04.2020 - 07.2021
Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness
Consulted with supervisors to assess cases and plan strategies for enhancing care
Turned and positioned bed bound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels
Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
Assistant Director
Mama's Luv Child Care
New Philadelphia, PA
04.2012 - 09.2014
Created and updated records and files to maintain document compliance
Supported health agency inspections as liaison to regulatory agencies on technical and manufacturing issues related to assigned product and processes
Partnered with educators to instruct and mentor students with developmental and physical disabilities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
Chestnut Hill College
Philadelphia, PA
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Prism Career Institute
Upper Darby, PA
High School Diploma -
Upper Darby Senior High School
Drexel Hill, PA
Skills
Flexibility
Communication
Critical Thinking
Leadership Experience
Child development knowledge
Lesson plan guidance
Case Management
Evaluation and assessment
Client documentation
Home visits
Additional Information
TRI-ALPHA HONOR SOCIETY, 3.36, First person in my family to complete a college education., Volunteered at Alden Youth Club- 8U boys basketball coach.
Timeline
Child and Family Educator
Health Federation Of Philadelphia Early Head Start
Infant and Toddler /Preschool Teacher (Master Teacher Permit/Supervisor Permit) at AKA Head Start - Jackman Early Head StartInfant and Toddler /Preschool Teacher (Master Teacher Permit/Supervisor Permit) at AKA Head Start - Jackman Early Head Start
Child Development Services Manager/Coach at Allegany County HRDC Head Start/Early Head StartChild Development Services Manager/Coach at Allegany County HRDC Head Start/Early Head Start