Compassionate Early Childhood Educator with passion for teaching and supporting young students in setting foundation for life-long success. Proven to quickly develop rapport with children through friendly approach, patient demeanor and excellent communication skills. Organized with exceptional work ethic and dedication to completing projects. Skilled in both independently motivated and collaborative team settings.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Childhood Educator
Jewish Community Center St.louis
02.2020 - Current
Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
Cultivated a safe and inclusive classroom environment that fostered respect, empathy, and cultural awareness among students.
Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
Established ongoing professional development goals, participating in workshops and conferences to stay current on emerging trends in early childhood education.
Strengthened parent-teacher relationships through consistent communication, increasing parental involvement in the educational process.
Collaborated with colleagues on curriculum development, sharing best practices to improve overall instruction quality across the school.
Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
Early Childhood Educator
Happy Child Academy
06.2014 - 02.2020
Supported children with special needs, creating customized learning strategies to accommodate various abilities.
Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
Boosted children''s social skills development through group projects and collaborative games.
Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
Education
Associate of Arts -
St.louis Community College
Florissant, MO
12-2024
Skills
Coordinating schedules
Group and individual instruction
Problem-solving skills
Reliability
Collaborative Teamwork
Social skill development
Professionalism
Behavioral modeling
Age-Appropriate Activities
Time management abilities
Adaptability
Excellent classroom management
Multicultural education
Safety awareness
Individualized support
Child assessment
Languages
Swahili
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Early Childhood Educator
Jewish Community Center St.louis
02.2020 - Current
Early Childhood Educator
Happy Child Academy
06.2014 - 02.2020
Associate of Arts -
St.louis Community College
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