Preslie Workman

Assistant Teacher

YMCA Child Development Center

05.2024 - 09.2024

Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
Completed daily reports, meal count sheets, and attendance logs.
Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
Engaged and entertained children through recreational and educational activities.
Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Prepared for lessons by gathering educational materials and setting up equipment.
Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
Delivered clear, concise instructions to children to aid in each student's decision-making.
Assisted teacher with developing creative program suitable for preschool children.
Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
Maintained tidy and clean classroom consistent with safety and health standards.
Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
Encouraged children to interact with each other and participate in group activities.
Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.
Assessed student progress and provided feedback on educational development.
Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
Assisted teacher by developing lesson plans to meet educational goals for each child.
Encouraged use of technology to support student learning.
Communicated with parents to inform about child's progress and classroom behavior.
Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress.
Organized snack time and nap hours.
Established positive relationships with students and families.