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Patasha Stevenson

Bakersfield,CA

Summary

My name is Patasha Stevenson. I've worked childcare field for many years. I enjoy what I do and I'm happy to help wherever the need is. I'm a mother of two boys, one in college and the other in high school. I've been married to my husband for 25 years. Together we support and raise our boys to be self sufficient. To finish what they start and to be a positive leader for the next generation.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Preschools Teacher

Lil Explorers pre school
Bakersfield, CA
05.2022 - 07.2025
  • Conducted classroom activities to stimulate physical, mental, and social development of preschool students.
  • Organized educational materials and resources to create an engaging learning environment.
  • Assisted in providing a safe and secure environment for children.
  • Developed lesson plans that incorporated creative teaching techniques.
  • Established positive relationships with parents and guardians by regularly communicating student progress.
  • Maintained records of attendance, grades, health concerns, and other relevant information about the children in my care.
  • Facilitated group play activities that encouraged collaboration among students.
  • Supervised outdoor playtime while ensuring safety regulations were followed.
  • Provided individual attention to each student as needed during class time.
  • Collaborated with fellow teachers on various projects related to curriculum design and implementation.
  • Led story time sessions designed to promote literacy skills among young learners.
  • Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.

Early Education Center Assistant

Community Action Partnership Of Kern
Bakersfield , CA
11.2018 - 11.2022
  • I was a teacher assistant.
  • Implemented and oversaw activities centered on promoting learning and imaginative play.
  • Communicated with parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors and upcoming events.
  • Encouraged positive behaviors, including patience with friends.
  • Updated detailed records for each child with information such as daily observations, meals served and medications administered.
  • Incorporated music and art activities to encourage creativity and expression.
  • Worked one-on-one with special needs students to help navigate through school challenges.
  • Established and maintained safe, supportive and welcoming environments for children of all backgrounds.
  • Checked office supplies stock and placed orders to maintain levels.
  • Pleasantly welcomed visitors, answered phone calls and maintained front reception desk.
  • Managed files and kept them updated
  • Attended government health website project meetings and transcribed meeting minutes, topics of interest and project statuses.
  • Attended meetings and took meticulous notes to disseminate to participants.

Teacher's Assistant

Kern County Superintendent Of Schools
Bakersfield , CA
06.2015 - 12.2018
  • Sorted and shelved books to help manage materials and free up teachers for more important work.
  • Helped teachers with material generation, lesson plan development, class preparation, scheduling, exam distribution and student mentoring.
  • Assisted teachers with lesson preparation and curriculum implementation.
  • Laminated teaching materials to increase durability under repeated use.
  • Supervised children on field trips to maintain safety and foster cultural learning experiences.
  • Enforced rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order among class.
  • Observed student performance and recorded relevant data to assess progress.
  • Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
  • Prepared lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits and demonstrations to assist teachers in classroom preparation.

Teacher's Assistant

Cal ivy
Bakersfield , CA
10.2010 - 08.2014
  • Organized student performance and enrichment activities to facilitate learning.
  • Supervised children and participated with children in activities.
  • Monitored students in class, hallways and cafeteria to enforce school rules.
  • Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.

Teacher's Assistant

K.C.S.O.S. Blanton child development center
Bakersfield , CA
10.2009 - 08.2013

This was a program for teen moms. I took care of their babies, encouraging them to finish school.

  • Created and coordinated age-appropriate enrichment activities to drive social, emotional and intellectual development.
  • Supervised children and participated with children in activities.
  • Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
  • Assisted teachers with lesson preparation and curriculum implementation.

Associate Teacher

Head Start Program
Bakersfield , CA
08.2000 - 10.2008
  • Assisted in the development of lesson plans and activities to meet students' individual needs.
  • Provided instruction, support, and guidance to students in a classroom setting.
  • Monitored student progress and provided feedback on performance.
  • Collaborated with teachers, administrators, and parents to ensure successful outcomes for all students.
  • Organized learning materials and resources for use in the classroom.
  • Conducted assessments of student progress through observation, interviews, and testing.
  • Implemented behavior modification strategies when necessary to maintain positive learning environment.
  • Maintained accurate records of student attendance and academic performance.
  • Facilitated communication between home and school by responding promptly to parent inquiries or concerns.

Education

Bakersfield College
Bakersfield, CA

Timeline

Preschools Teacher

Lil Explorers pre school
05.2022 - 07.2025

Early Education Center Assistant

Community Action Partnership Of Kern
11.2018 - 11.2022

Teacher's Assistant

Kern County Superintendent Of Schools
06.2015 - 12.2018

Teacher's Assistant

Cal ivy
10.2010 - 08.2014

Teacher's Assistant

K.C.S.O.S. Blanton child development center
10.2009 - 08.2013

Associate Teacher

Head Start Program
08.2000 - 10.2008

Bakersfield College
Patasha Stevenson