Salena Robinson
Panama,OK
Summary
Dynamic Early Head Start Teacher with expertise in child development and social-emotional learning at Save The Children Head Start. Enhanced parent-teacher communication and fostered a positive classroom environment, significantly reducing behavioral issues. Skilled in curriculum planning and dedicated to promoting creativity and empathy among young learners.
Early childhood education professional prepared to bring results-driven approach to new role. Expertise in developing and implementing age-appropriate learning activities, fostering collaborative team environment, and adapting to evolving classroom needs. Known for strong problem-solving skills and effective communication with parents and staff.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Early Head Start Teacher
Save The Children Head Start
1507 S. McKenna St., Poteau, Ok
09.2021 - Current
- Conducted workshops for staff to ensure continuous professional growth in early childhood education.
- Improved communication between parents and teachers with frequent updates on student achievements.
- Promoted social-emotional development through structured activities targeting self-regulation and empathy.
- Created a supportive classroom atmosphere with defined expectations, leading to fewer behavioral issues.
- Promoted creativity through imaginative play activities that encouraged expression of thoughts and feelings in a supportive setting.
- Reduced behavioral issues by creating a positive classroom environment with clear expectations and consistent consequences.
- Increased students'' social-emotional development with age-appropriate activities focusing on empathy, self-regulation, and cooperation.
- Enhanced parent-teacher communication through regular updates on student progress and collaborative problem-solving approaches.
- Strengthened student language skills through daily exposure to vocabulary-rich stories, songs, and conversations.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
Teacher's Assistant
Panama Head Start
Panama, OK
08.2018 - 09.2021
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books, and materials.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Completed daily reports on attendance and disciplinary performance.
- Worked with teacher to optimize learning plans based on student test grades and evaluations.
- Handled class records for attendance, assignment grades and course participation scores.
- Monitored student behavior in classes, laboratories and on field trips for unsafe or rule-breaking concerns.
- Developed materials for classroom teachers to support instruction, lab work or in-class activities.
Personal Care Assistant
Complete Home Health
Stigler, OK
07.2008 - 07.2018
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted with transferring and positioning clients, ensuring proper body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury for both parties.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Contributed to a positive home atmosphere by engaging clients in conversation and recreational activities tailored to their interests.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Carl Albert State College
Poteau, OK12-2018
Skills
- Parent-teacher communication
- Positive reinforcement
- Goal setting
- Child development expertise
- Curriculum planning
- Enrollment management
- Toddler care techniques
- First aid and CPR
- Social-emotional learning
- Mealtime supervision
- Child assessment
- Safety maintenance
Certification
- Oklahoma Director’s Credential Certificate
- Professional Development Ladder Certificate-Level 9
- Adult/Child/Infant CPR/First Aid
- Safe Sleep
- Early Learning Guideline - Infant/Toddler
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Early Head Start Teacher
Save The Children Head Start
09.2021 - Current
Teacher's Assistant
Panama Head Start
08.2018 - 09.2021
Personal Care Assistant
Complete Home Health
07.2008 - 07.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Carl Albert State College