Nicole Cressey
Troutman,NC
Summary
Organized Teaching Assistant focused on helping lead teacher with support and student instruction. Passionate about positively impacting students' lives and helping improve academic performance. Personable and kind with people of diverse backgrounds.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
NC PRE-K Teacher's Assistant
LifeSpan Services
Statesville, NC
03.2020 - Current
- Assisted teachers with instruction and provided clerical support for diverse needs.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Helped students master assignments and reinforced learning concepts presented by teachers.
- Facilitated small group instruction sessions on various topics.
- Developed positive relationships with parents and guardians of students.
- Maintained a safe environment for all students while adhering to school policies and procedures.
- Laminated teaching materials to increase durability under repeated use.
- Enforced rules for behavior and established expectations for student conduct in accordance with school guidelines.
- Instructed students individually or in groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Assisted teachers in creating lesson plans and providing instructional materials.
- Assisted teachers in developing engaging lesson plans and activities.
- Prepared materials for hands-on learning experiences.
Lead Teacher, Two-Year-Olds Classroom
The Lemonade Stand
Statesville, NC
07.2019 - 03.2020
- Participated in professional development opportunities related to early childhood education best practices.
- Provided support to other teachers when needed during challenging situations.
- Supervised circle time, free play, outside play, and learning and developmental activities.
- Communicated with children's parents and guardians about daily activities, behaviors and problems.
- Created a positive, nurturing environment for young students.
- Maintained supplies inventory for the classroom including art materials and books.
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to promote desired behavior in children.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's progress or behavioral issues.
- Encouraged creativity through art projects and storytelling.
- Managed record keeping duties such as attendance records and daily reports of individual child activities.
- Organized creative and fun activities, enhancing children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
- Attended professional development workshops to stay current in the field.
- Assisted children in developing fine motor skills through play-based activities.
- Provided safe and nurturing classroom environment for children.
- Managed classroom behavior through positive reinforcement and redirection.
- Observed children for signs of illness, injury, emotional disturbance, learning disorders, and speech problems.
Custodial Assistant Manager
Loon Mountain Ski Patrol
Lincoln, NH
12.2017 - 05.2019
- Cleaned windows, walls, ceilings, and fixtures using appropriate cleaning solutions.
- Reported any maintenance or safety issues to the supervisor immediately.
- Sanitized surfaces according to CDC guidelines.
- Followed established procedures for mixing chemicals used in cleaning processes.
- Disposed of trash according to local laws and regulations.
- Inspected buildings on a regular basis to identify potential hazards or problems.
- Used ladders safely when accessing hard-to-reach areas for cleaning purposes.
- Swept, mopped, and vacuumed floors in assigned areas; emptied waste receptacles.
- Stocked restrooms with supplies such as toilet paper and hand soap.
- Cleaned carpets using industrial vacuums and steam cleaners.
- Operated buffers, shampooers, extractors, sweepers, and other specialized equipment as necessary.
- Provided custodial services for special events as needed.
- Communicated with supervisors about facility needs/issues.
- Responded to emergency spills or messes promptly.
- Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality, and conformance.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Andover College
South Portland, ME05-2008
Skills
- Activity implementation
- Progress Monitoring
- Classroom supply management
- Material Preparation
- Student and parent relations
- Small Group Instruction
- Student Supervision
- Behavior Modeling
- Behavior Management
- Classroom support
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Small Group and Individual Assistance
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Teacher Support and Collaboration
Timeline
NC PRE-K Teacher's Assistant
LifeSpan Services
03.2020 - Current
Lead Teacher, Two-Year-Olds Classroom
The Lemonade Stand
07.2019 - 03.2020
Custodial Assistant Manager
Loon Mountain Ski Patrol
12.2017 - 05.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Andover College
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