Octevious Baldwin
Montezuma,Georgia
Summary
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. Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Childhood Educator
Macon County Elementary School
08.2015 - Current
- 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.
- Cultivated a safe and inclusive classroom environment that fostered respect, empathy, and cultural awareness among students.
- Fostered creativity in the classroom through art projects, dramatic play, storytelling exercises, and other imaginative pursuits.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- 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.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Enhanced student learning by incorporating hands-on activities and real-world examples in lesson plans.
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Coached, supervised and mentored education staff, imparting classroom knowledge to build strong skill sets.
- Utilized research-based instructional strategies to promote critical thinking skills in young learners.
- Promoted physical health by incorporating movement breaks and outdoor play opportunities into each day''s schedule.
- Increased early numeracy proficiency by integrating math concepts into daily routines and playtime activities.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
Early Childhood Teacher's Assistant
Macon County Elementary School
06.2011 - 05.2015
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Supervised recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Ensured a safe and supportive learning environment by enforcing classroom rules and addressing behavioral issues promptly.
- Completed daily reports, meal count sheets, and attendance logs.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
- Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
- Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call, and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
- Supervised students on field trips for safety and proper behavior in public settings.
Early Childhood Education Student Teacher
Macon County Elementary School
01.2007 - 05.2011
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations, enforcing classroom rules, and fostering open communication.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Promoted positive and productive learning environment to increase engagement and rapport with students and teachers.
- Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Promoted a positive classroom environment by fostering respect, empathy, and cooperation among students.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Supported diverse learners by implementing differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate various learning needs and abilities.
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education students.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
South Georgia Technical College
Americus, GA12.2023
High School Diploma -
Macon County High School
Montezuma, GA05.2007
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Documentation and Record Keeping
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Lesson Planning
- Gross Motor Skills
- Maintaining safety
- Sensory Activities
- Safety awareness
- Curriculum Planning
- Behavioral modeling
- Classroom Organization
- Fine Motor Skills
Timeline
Early Childhood Educator
Macon County Elementary School
08.2015 - Current
Early Childhood Teacher's Assistant
Macon County Elementary School
06.2011 - 05.2015
Early Childhood Education Student Teacher
Macon County Elementary School
01.2007 - 05.2011
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
South Georgia Technical College
High School Diploma -
Macon County High School
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