Raeniece Lester
UPPER MARLBORO,Maryland
Summary
Early Childhood Development Teacher who recognizes that the first few years of a child's life are highly formative and influential. Adopts a nurturing and encouraging approach to child guidance.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Dedicated Aide
Prince George County Public Schools
03.2022 - Current
- Provided one-on-one support to 4 students with special needs, ensuring their full participation in classroom activities.
- Ensured proper accommodations were provided for all students during testing periods, allowing them equal access to materials needed for success.
- Developed strong rapport with both students and families, fostering trust and respect that supported academic growth over time.
- Helped 4 students develop organizational skills by providing guidance on note-taking, time management, and study habits.
- Contributed to the overall improvement of the school community by participating in professional development opportunities and collaborating with colleagues on best practices.
- Supported 4 students during group activities, encouraging teamwork and cooperation among peers for successful completion of tasks.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop appropriate strategies for improving students'' academic and behavioral performance.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Promoted effective communication between home and school by maintaining open lines of communication with parents or guardians regarding their child''s progress.
- Acted as a positive role model for students by demonstrating professionalism, empathy, and dedication to their educational success.
- Provided continuous care, support and attention to assigned students.
Special Needs Developmental Clinician
Prince George's Community College
06.2015 - 08.2015
- Provided services for children birth through 12 years old who were experiencing delay in disability in areas of fine motor,language,reading,and social skills.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Actively listened to parents, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
- Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents to ensure smooth operations.
Senior Staff Teacher
Rising Generations Early Learning
05.2008 - 08.2014
- Monitored students' educational progress with individual charts and files
- Created age appropriate lesson plans
- Taught average of 12-20 children per school year
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time each day
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group
- Coordinated parent-teacher conference 3 times during school year
- Established daily routines that were easy for children to follow
- Used classroom observations to create written assessments of student performance
- Established children with good hygiene; assisted with dressing and toileting.
Education
Current Teacher Early Childhood Associates Degree - Teacher Education
Prince George's Community College
Upper Marlboro, MDHigh School Diploma -
DuVal High School
Lanham, MD05.2003
Skills
- Conflict Resolution
- Decision Making
- Individual and Group Care
- Early Childhood Development
- Progress Reports and Documentation
- Cleaning and Sanitizing
- Coordination and Teamwork
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Caring and Responsible
- Observing and Monitoring Behavior
- Special Needs Care
Timeline
Dedicated Aide
Prince George County Public Schools
03.2022 - Current
Special Needs Developmental Clinician
Prince George's Community College
06.2015 - 08.2015
Senior Staff Teacher
Rising Generations Early Learning
05.2008 - 08.2014
Current Teacher Early Childhood Associates Degree - Teacher Education
Prince George's Community College
High School Diploma -
DuVal High School
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