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Ok Suk Matthews

Jacksonville ,AR

Summary

Dynamic Early Childhood Educator with a proven track record at the US Dept of Defense, specializing in play-based learning and relationship building. Successfully enhanced children's social skills through innovative group projects while ensuring a safe and engaging environment. Skilled in classroom management and dedicated to fostering inclusive educational experiences.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Early Childhood Educator

US Dept of Defense
09.2015 - 09.2019
  • 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.

Education Technician, Early Childhood

NAF USAF
01.2013 - 09.2015
  • Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
  • Employed effective classroom management strategies minimizing disruptions ensuring an optimal learning environment for all students present.
  • Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
  • Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.

Early Childhood Development Technician

USAF NAF
10.2009 - 07.2012
  • Improved overall production quality by training junior technicians on best practices and proper equipment usage.
  • Enhanced product quality by developing and implementing new testing procedures.
  • Ensured compliance with industry standards, maintaining detailed records of testing results and development progress.
  • Maintained a safe and organized work environment, adhering to strict safety guidelines at all times.

Education

Foreign Languages Education

Seondeok Girls High School
Gyeongju South Korea
02-1983

Skills

  • Play-based learning
  • Problem-solving
  • Classroom management
  • Relationship building

Certification

Council for Professional Recognition CDA Certificate

Infant Toddler Development 12 / 2018

Certifications:

Licensed Serv-Safe Food Handler 2021

CPR and First Aid Training (last qualified 2020)

Languages

Korean
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Early Childhood Educator

US Dept of Defense
09.2015 - 09.2019

Education Technician, Early Childhood

NAF USAF
01.2013 - 09.2015

Early Childhood Development Technician

USAF NAF
10.2009 - 07.2012

Foreign Languages Education

Seondeok Girls High School