Child care
Selma Jones
Teacher
Indianapolis,Indiana
Summary
I was born and raised in Turkey but I moved into the USA in January/21/2017 due to my marriage . My husband is from Indianapolis. We are living with our 2 sons .
I have been a teacher since September/26/2000. I worked at different state high schools ,the colleges and adult centres until I migrated to Indianapolis. I love different languages and I worked in Turkish, English and German actively and internationally over European Union educational developement projects like Erasmus .
I can also Spanish to run basic conversations.
I enjoy working with different age groups and my recent job was with infants , toddler and preschoolers.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
4
4
Languages
Work History
Preschool Teacher's Assistant
Joyful Hearts Preschool And Daycare
Indianapolis, IN
05.2022 - 02.2023
- Maintained tidy and clean classroom consistent with safety and health standards.
- Assisted teacher by developing lesson plans to meet educational goals for each child.
- Organized snack time and nap hours.
- Encouraged children to interact with each other and participate in group activities.
- Communicated with parents to inform about child's progress and classroom behavior.
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Engaged and entertained children through recreational and educational activities.
- Taught children with creative approaches, methods, and techniques.
- Prepared for lessons by gathering educational materials and setting up equipment.
- Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
- Delivered clear, concise instructions to children to aid in each student's decision-making.
- Assessed student performance to evaluate progress and development.
- Helped teachers manage bus loading and unloading.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
Selcuk University
Turkey 09.1996 - 07.2000
Skills
Google Workspace
Written Communication
Critical Thinking
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Attention to Detail
Dependable and Responsible
Active Listening
Self-Motivated
Teambuilding
Flexible and Adaptable
Planning and Coordination
First Aid/CPR
Decision-Making
Problem-Solving
Certification
CPR and First Aid
Interests
Kids Education
Professional fit
Team work
Timeline
CPR and First Aid
07-2022
Preschool Teacher's Assistant
Joyful Hearts Preschool And Daycare
05.2022 - 02.2023
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
Selcuk University
09.1996 - 07.2000