Natasha Howard
Wentzville,MO
Summary
Dedicated Teacher with passion for working with children at multiple grade levels. Highly proficient in leading recreational and educational activities when providing head teachers support in all aspects of classroom management. Accomplished in building long-lasting relationships with students, parents and colleagues.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teachers Assistant
Clayton School District
St Louis, MO
09.2022 - Current
- Facilitated small group instruction and activities for students of varying abilities.
- Assisted teachers with creating and maintaining a safe, orderly learning environment.
- Supported teachers by preparing materials, setting up equipment, and organizing supplies.
- Coordinated daily tasks between teachers and other staff members.
- Greeted parents at school events to provide information about curriculum and activities.
- Helped teacher plan lessons utilizing various teaching strategies including hands-on activities and technology integration.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop instructional plans that meet individual student needs.
- Supervised students during lunchtime, field trips, assemblies, and other activities.
- Observed student performance in order to assess progress towards academic goals.
- Enforced rules regarding student conduct while promoting respect for diversity among classmates.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
Paraprofessional
Fort Zumwalt School District
O'Fallon, MO
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Assist special education teacher with the instruction of special education students in the classroom
- Monitor classroom when there are IEP meetings and staffings
- Assist with physical care of special education students as needed (i.e Taking to bathroom and feeding).
- Assisted teachers with planning and preparing lessons for students.
- Provided guidance to students in the classroom setting.
- Created and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Collaborated with special education staff to develop Individualized Education Plans.
- Facilitated communication between educators, administrators, and parents regarding student progress.
- Helped implement behavior management strategies for individual students.
Lead Teacher
Jewish Community Center Early Childhood Center
Chesterfield, MO
09.2018 - 08.2019
- Duties include preparing two year olds implementing age appropriate lessons
- Lessons encourage gross motor, physical, cognitive, social/emotional as well as academic growth all while learning through play
- In addition incorporating the religious value and tradition of the school.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve student learning outcomes.
- Facilitated meetings with parents and guardians in order to discuss student progress or behavior issues.
- Monitored classroom instruction on a regular basis through observation, feedback, and collaboration with teachers.
Lead Teacher
YMCA Miner Mid-County
Brentwood, MO
10.2017 - 01.2018
- Duties include preparing three year olds cognitive, fine/gross motor, physical and social/emotional development as well as academic growth
- Preparation of lesson plans, parent conference, menu planning and much more in and out of classroom
- Sole responsibility is seeing things through the eyes of a child while learning through play.
- Facilitated meetings with parents and guardians in order to discuss student progress or behavior issues.
- Attended district meetings related to curriculum changes or initiatives.
- Created detailed reports summarizing student performance data on standardized tests.
- Ensured compliance with state standards by incorporating them into lesson plans.
- Organized activities to promote physical, mental and social development of each child.
Lead Teacher
YWCA Early/Head Start of Metropolitan
St. Louis, MO
10.2015 - 05.2017
- Duties included: Input of child information and progress into child plus software on computer,
- Implementing age appropriate activities through play
- lesson planning, cognitive, social/emotional, physical and creative development from infant to preschool aged children using teachers strategies
- Hosting parent teacher conferences, working with children with behavior disorders (DAP),
- Screening of children, recommendation of high risk children with learning disabilities and much more.
- Researched books and supplemental materials to use with lesson plans.
- Communicated objectives for lessons, units and projects to students and parents.
Substitute Teacher
Westgate Christian Academy
O'Fallon, MO
03.2012 - 05.2014
- Responsibilities included: Fully operating and providing an Elementary school classroom with appropriate activities that included positive guidance/lesson planning, cognitive, social/emotional, physical, creative and academic development
- I also conducted parent meetings and social community gatherings describing the developmental milestones of a student and how well the child is progressing along with their level of development and where improvement can be issued.
Teacher Assistant/Afternoon Attendant
St. Louis Community College
Florissant, MO
11.2008 - 12.2011
- My Responsibilities include the following: Implementing age appropriate activities through play, menu and lesson planning, cognitive, social/emotional, physical and creative development from infant to preschool aged children
- I assist in conducting parent meetings and social gatherings describing the developmental millstones of a typical two and three year old as well as how the child is progressing and what level of development could use improvement and much more.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
Education
Bachelor's - Early Childhood Education
Central Methodist University
05.2014
Early Childhood Education -
Florissant Valley Community College
05.2011
Associate of Arts -
St Louis Community College Florissant Valley
Florissant, MO05-2011
Skills
- Child Care
- Training
- Microsoft Excel
- CPR
- Teaching
- Experience with Children
- Classroom Management
- Curriculum Development
- Early Childhood Education
- Behavior Management
- Special Education
- Toddler Care
Certification
- B-3 Certificaton
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Teachers Assistant
Clayton School District
09.2022 - Current
Paraprofessional
Fort Zumwalt School District
08.2021 - 05.2022
Lead Teacher
Jewish Community Center Early Childhood Center
09.2018 - 08.2019
Lead Teacher
YMCA Miner Mid-County
10.2017 - 01.2018
Lead Teacher
YWCA Early/Head Start of Metropolitan
10.2015 - 05.2017
Substitute Teacher
Westgate Christian Academy
03.2012 - 05.2014
Teacher Assistant/Afternoon Attendant
St. Louis Community College
11.2008 - 12.2011
Bachelor's - Early Childhood Education
Central Methodist University
Early Childhood Education -
Florissant Valley Community College
Associate of Arts -
St Louis Community College Florissant Valley
- B-3 Certificaton
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