Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Teacher/Preschool Teacher
Gateway Head Start
03.2022 - Current
Develop weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
Educate students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
Complete documentation on individual children and teachers for recordkeeping.
Monitor students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
Train new teachers.
Serve as the Site Director Designee.
Hold monthly education meetings with staff.
Work with center management to resolve classroom issues.
Conduct classroom observations.
Plan developmentally appropriated activities for preschoolers.
Curriculum Implementation.
Conduct professional development trainings for staff.
Sunday School Superintendent
Community Baptist Church
09.2022 - Current
Prepared age-appropriate weekly lesson plans aligned with church teachings.
Provided differentiated faith-based instruction to meet diverse learning needs.
Managed classroom behavior to maintain safety and promote orderly learning environments.
Participated in various outreach programs.
Facilitated religious classes and forums.
Trained Sunday School Teachers.
Developed and evaluated Sunday School curriculum.
Conducted monthly meetings with Sunday School Teachers.
Observe and evaluate Sunday School teachers.
Interview prospective Sunday School teachers.
Youth Minister
Community Baptist Church
07.2019 - Current
Kept records of youth participation and youth ministry budget.
Maintained social media presence to increase youth participation in Christ-focused activities and events.
Built lasting relationships with youth and parents or guardians.
Oversaw youth ministry budget and tracked all expenses.
Set goals for youth in church and communicated with parents regarding progress.
Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
Scheduled and managed teams of youth volunteers.
Planned weekly groups as well as special events and overnight retreats.
Raised congregational awareness of needs and contributions of youth to church life and operations.
Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
Planned and facilitated Vacation Bible School for children and adults.
Head Teacher
Beginners First Academy
09.2021 - 03.2022
Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
Trained new teachers.
Served as the Site Director Designee.
Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
Stock Associate
Acme Markets, Inc
06.2021 - Current
Maintained effective team member communication.
Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
Greeted customers and directed to requested products.
Answered customer questions and provided detailed product information.
Served as Person In Charge of store at night.
Library Student Assistant
Atlantic City Free Public Library
10.2013 - 10.2021
Handled check-in and check-out process of library books and materials at circulation desk.
Placed books on proper shelves when returned to circulation.
Taught children about library practices via individual and group instruction.
Entered and updated lending transactions of library users.
Worked in Youth Services Department, Reference Department, Technical Services Department.
Planned and organized many children's programs from storytimes to children's crafts to the annual Summer Reading Program.
Served as Teen Advisory Group Coordinator and Youth Services Volunteer Coordinator. Planned and conducted programs for preschoolers.
Education
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction: Special Education
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
05.2024
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education/Autism Education
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
07.2023
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
07.2022
High School Diploma -
Atlantic City High School
Atlantic City, NJ
06.2019
Skills
Age-Appropriate Curriculum
Differentiated Instruction
Teaching Strategies
Creative Curriculum
Curriculum Planning
Student-Centered Learning
Affiliations
Omega Nu Lambda (National Honor Society).
Timeline
Sunday School Superintendent
Community Baptist Church
09.2022 - Current
Head Teacher/Preschool Teacher
Gateway Head Start
03.2022 - Current
Head Teacher
Beginners First Academy
09.2021 - 03.2022
Stock Associate
Acme Markets, Inc
06.2021 - Current
Youth Minister
Community Baptist Church
07.2019 - Current
Library Student Assistant
Atlantic City Free Public Library
10.2013 - 10.2021
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction: Special Education
Liberty University
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education/Autism Education