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Patrice Sweetland

Oakland Park,FL

Summary

Friendly and energetic teacher with more than 5 years working experience in the VPK classroom. Motivated to help children develop social, academic and creative abilities to foster well-being and progress. Well-versed in developmental milestones and activities to promote curiosity and engagement. Early Childhood Development Teacher with solid understanding of importance of early learning. Offering nurturing and encouraging approach to child guidance. Driven to inspire and teach children to be respectful, patient and positive. Enjoys being a team player in a diverse working.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

VPK Teacher's Assistant

Royal Palm Elementary
10.2023 - Current
  • Demonstrated specific skills and activities for students to improve understanding and take excess workload off teachers.
  • Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
  • Cleaned, organized and restocked classrooms for upcoming classes.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to improve student engagement.

work with individual students based on developmental needs under the direction from teacher.

  • Supervise students, small group, discussion, and activities under the direction of the teacher.
  • Work together with the teacher to deliver information to parents and families at specific parents activity during the school year.
  • Engage with children to encourage socialization and good eating habits, and monitored children for choking hazards.
  • Assist with personal hygiene and restroom functions.
  • Provide behavioral assistance which may include utilizing positive support strategies.
  • . Model and practice appropriate interaction and language with students during the school day.
  • maintain staff child ratio at all times.









VKp Lead Teacher

Care And Share Learning Academy
09.2021 - 10.2023
  • Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
  • Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
  • Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
  • Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.

Lead VPK Teacher

New Society Pre School Inc
12.2019 - 07.2020
  • Encouraged children to be understanding of and patient with others.
  • Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
  • Applied play-based strategies, including crafts and games, to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and management.
  • Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.

Education

Associate Degree In Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Education

Ashworth College
Norcross, GA
02.2022

High School Diploma -

Cornerstone Christian Correspondence School
Townsend, GA
11.2001

Skills

    Early Childhood Education

    Patient

    Emotionally supportive

    Friendly

    Love Children

    Dependable

    Organized

    people -oriented

    Energetic caregiver

Certification

Associate Degree In Early Childhood

FCCPC Birth - Five


TSG reliability certification

MMCI Certification


  • First Aid/CPR Certified

Timeline

VPK Teacher's Assistant

Royal Palm Elementary
10.2023 - Current

VKp Lead Teacher

Care And Share Learning Academy
09.2021 - 10.2023

Lead VPK Teacher

New Society Pre School Inc
12.2019 - 07.2020

Associate Degree In Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Education

Ashworth College

High School Diploma -

Cornerstone Christian Correspondence School
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