Raynaia Gilchrist
Schenectady,NY
Summary
Experienced early childhood educator prepared for this role. Strong focus on fostering collaborative team environment and achieving successful outcomes. Reliable and adaptable with expertise in child development, curriculum planning, and classroom management. Known for excellent communication skills and nurturing, supportive approach.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Preschool Lead Teacher
The Children's Place at the Plaza
03.2022 - Current
- Attend needs of children, staff and parents. Assisting teachers with daily routines and activities. Lesson planning. Filling out paperwork in the appropriate timely manner.
After School Teacher
Boys and girls club
02.2021 - 03.2022
- Attend to their needs and help them with homework. Coming up and engaging in activities.
Counselor
Boys and girls club
03.2020 - 02.2022
- Have a classroom full of students and attend to their needs and help them with homework
Cat sitter
Whiskers
12.2019 - 02.2020
- I had to cater and take care of the cats and their discretions, I had to do chores around the building.
Camp Counselor
PAL
07.2017 - 08.2019
- Attend to children's needs and communicate with their parents
Education
CDA -
10.2025
Associate's degree - Science
Hudson Valley Community College
Troy, NY05.2024
High school diploma - Advanced
Albany High School
Albany, NY06.2020
Skills
- Babysitting
- Experience with Children
- Communications
- Customer service
- Time Management
- Teaching
- Toddler Care
- Basic Math
- Childcare
- Pet Sitting
- Caregiving
- Animal Care
- Autism Experience
- Classroom Management
- Math
- Special Education
- Early Childhood Education
- Safety awareness
Certification
- Child Development Associate Certification
- First Aid Certification February 2028
- MAT Certified February 2024 to February 2028 Allowed to give children medicine that is prescribed.
- CPR Certification 2027 to January 2027
Timeline
Preschool Lead Teacher
The Children's Place at the Plaza
03.2022 - Current
After School Teacher
Boys and girls club
02.2021 - 03.2022
Counselor
Boys and girls club
03.2020 - 02.2022
Cat sitter
Whiskers
12.2019 - 02.2020
Camp Counselor
PAL
07.2017 - 08.2019
Associate's degree - Science
Hudson Valley Community College
High school diploma - Advanced
Albany High School