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Olayinka Nicol

Columbia,MD

Summary

Lead Teacher with experience in curriculum development and student engagement. Strengths include ability to create inclusive learning environments, implement innovative teaching strategies, and foster positive relationships with students and parents. Previous roles have seen significant improvement in classroom performance and overall student satisfaction.

Engaging and patient professional committed to promoting safe learning environment for all. Detail-oriented and compassionate with extensive knowledge in various subjects.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Teacher

Tree Of Life Early Learning Center
Laurel, MD
05.2023 - Current
  • I organized both indoor and outdoor playtime activities to promote the physical and mental development of children. I addressed their basic needs, including diapering and feeding, while ensuring they felt at home in childcare centers. I also encouraged children to walk and helped them achieve their developmental goals.

I collaborated with parents and guardians to support children's learning and development at home and in the classroom.

I led parent-teacher conferences to discuss each child's progress, strengths, and areas for growth. I designed and modified the classroom layout to create an accessible and interactive learning space.

Attending team meetings with other educators allowed me to share best practices and address issues related to childcare services. I developed age-appropriate activities to foster the physical, social, and intellectual development of children.

I provided a safe and stimulating learning environment for young children and maintained accurate records of student attendance, assessments, and progress reports. I also integrated behavior modeling and positive reinforcement into daily routines.

Lead Teacher

The Young School
Columbia, MD
08.2019 - 04.2023
  • As a childcare worker I care for children when parents and other family members are unavailable. I carefor children's basic needs, such as diapering and feeding. I care for children in childcare centres, I makethey feel at home. I also encourage them to walk and to meet their development goals. • Recorded educational, social, and development milestones• Created progress reports for parents• Instructed students with disabilities• Created and implemented innovative lessons• Taught 03-24 months ages• Used open communication with parents and children• Attended teacher trainings

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Care And Education

Howard Community College
Columbia, MD

Skills

  • Lesson development
  • Compliance
  • Parent-teacher collaboration
  • Special education
  • Assessment strategies
  • Teacher training
  • Safety awareness
  • Lesson planning

Timeline

Lead Teacher

Tree Of Life Early Learning Center
05.2023 - Current

Lead Teacher

The Young School
08.2019 - 04.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Care And Education

Howard Community College
Olayinka Nicol