Shanda Charise Taylor
Summary
Nurturing Preschool Teacher's Aide possessing first-rate communication, organizational and time management abilities. In-depth knowledge of early childhood education and development and age-appropriate instructional practices. Warm and caring individual with 23 years of experience supervising 16 children simultaneously and employing activities to support learning objectives.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Teacher's Assistant
Children's Campus At South Point
10.2022 - Current
- Maintained tidy and clean classroom consistent with safety and health standards.
- Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
- Engaged and entertained children through recreational and educational activities.
- Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Encouraged children to interact with each other and participate in group activities.
- Communicated with parents to inform about child's progress and classroom behavior.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Prepared for lessons by gathering educational materials and setting up equipment.
- Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.
- Organized snack time and nap hours.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Taught children with creative approaches, methods, and techniques.
- Assisted teacher by developing lesson plans to meet educational goals for each child.
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Delivered clear, concise instructions to children to aid in each student's decision-making.
- Assessed student performance to evaluate progress and development.
- Cleaned, organized and restocked classrooms for upcoming classes.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
- Collaborated with instructors to develop engaging lesson plans.
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
- Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills.
Kindergarten Assistant
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools
03.2004 - 06.2014
- Played games with students to increase understanding of subjects.
- Assisted in maintaining a safe, nurturing environment that promoted curiosity, exploration, and growth for all students.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with special needs or learning challenges under the guidance of lead teachers and support specialists.
- Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
- Facilitated small group instruction for targeted skill-building in literacy, numeracy, motor skills development, and social-emotional growth.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Maintained comprehensive records of each student''s developmental milestones, achievements, and areas for improvement throughout the school year.
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating hands-on activities and creative projects into the kindergarten curriculum.
- Implemented differentiated instructional strategies designed to meet individualized goals based on each child''s unique strengths weaknesses interests.
- Boosted children''s social and emotional development through positive reinforcement and consistent encouragement.
- Coordinated classroom materials inventory management ensuring adequate supplies were available for daily use while adhering to budgetary constraints.
- Utilized diverse teaching methods to accommodate various learning styles and abilities within the kindergarten setting.
- Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to changing classroom dynamics or unforeseen circumstances ensuring seamless transitions minimal disruptions learning experiences.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with lead teachers to develop and implement engaging lesson plans tailored to individual student needs.
- Contributed to a culture of continuous improvement by actively seeking feedback from colleagues, supervisors, and families in order to refine teaching practices and enhance student outcomes.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Applied evidence-based practices for classroom management to enhance learning results.
- Integrated outdoor education into lesson plans.
- Assisted in the planning and execution of special events, such as class performances, holiday celebrations, and end-of-year ceremonies.
- Developed a rapport with students, establishing trust and fostering positive relationships that promoted academic success and personal growth.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Served as an effective liaison between administration families addressing questions concerns related educational policies procedures expectations.
- Supported the implementation of classroom management strategies, fostering a sense of respect, responsibility, and cooperation among students.
- Observed and assessed student performance and charted progress.
- Contributed to a positive school climate by participating in staff meetings, professional development workshops, and parent-teacher conferences.
- Encouraged and prepared students to become independent readers through systematic, multi-sensory instruction in phonemic awareness and decoding skills.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Encouraged parental involvement through open communication channels highlighting opportunities for collaboration on events such as field trips or volunteer programs.
- Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
- Collaborated with instructors to develop engaging lesson plans.
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
- Demonstrated specific skills and activities for students to improve understanding and take excess workload off teachers.
- Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills.
- Cleaned, organized and restocked classrooms for upcoming classes.
- Helped teachers manage bus loading and unloading.
- Monitored students in computer lab to enforce proper use of resources.
- Utilized answer sheets and electronic marking devices to grade homework and tests, accurately computing and recording results.
- Stepped into non-classroom environments such as libraries to help staff manage demand.
- Assisted with school field trips and special events by collecting permission slips and payments.
- Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
- Graded and provided feedback on assignments.
Preschool Assistant Teacher
Vincent K. Tibbs Child Development Center
07.1988 - 03.1998
- Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
- Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.
- Supported children''s social and emotional growth by implementing creative play opportunities and group activities.
- Assisted lead teacher in developing age-appropriate curriculum to support child development milestones.
- Encouraged children to interact with each other and participate in group activities.
- Engaged and entertained children through recreational and educational activities.
- Served as an empathetic listener and problem solver when addressing student concerns or conflicts that arose within the classroom.
- Contributed ideas for classroom decorations that fostered creativity and imagination among young learners.
- Aided students'' physical development through daily outdoor playtime activities designed to promote gross motor skill growth.
- Promoted language development in students by engaging them in conversations, reading stories, and teaching songs related to various themes.
- Established strong relationships with families by actively participating in school events such as open houses and parent-teacher conferences.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Organized snack time and nap hours.
- Enhanced classroom management skills, creating a positive learning environment for students.
- Improved student engagement by incorporating interactive activities and hands-on learning experiences in lesson plans.
- Provided individualized attention to students who required additional support in meeting academic goals.
- Assisted teacher by developing lesson plans to meet educational goals for each child.
- Communicated with parents to inform about child's progress and classroom behavior.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay informed on best practices in early childhood education.
- Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop strategies for promoting inclusive educational practices within the classroom.
- Increased parent involvement through regular communication about their child''s achievements and areas needing improvement.
- Taught children with creative approaches, methods, and techniques.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback on educational development.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
- Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
- Encouraged use of technology to support student learning.
Education
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Bergen Community College
Paramus, NJHigh School Diploma -
Bergen County Technical Schools
Hackensack, NJ06.1994
Skills
- Patience and Empathy
- Age-Appropriate Activities
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Gross Motor Skills Development
- Special Needs Support
- Outdoor Play Supervision
- Fine motor skills development
- Nurturing Environment
- Music and Movement
- Health and safety
- Lesson implementation
- Positive Reinforcement
- Afterschool program leadership
- Conflict Resolution
- Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
- Communicating with Parents and Teachers
- Early Childhood Training
- Caring and Empathetic Demeanor
- Promoting Social and Emotional Development
- Supervising Classroom Activities
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Reinforcing Learning Concepts
- Classroom Management
- Lesson Planning and Preparation
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
- Classroom Maintenance and Inventory
- Computer and Microsoft Office Skills
- Art and Handcraft Demonstrations
- Motivating and Inspiring Students
- Encouraging Participation and Inclusivity
- Experience with Diverse Student Populations
- Elementary Education
- No Child Left Behind Requirement
- Electronic Grading Software
- Classroom Computer Maintenance
Timeline
Preschool Teacher's Assistant
Children's Campus At South Point
10.2022 - Current
Kindergarten Assistant
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools
03.2004 - 06.2014
Preschool Assistant Teacher
Vincent K. Tibbs Child Development Center
07.1988 - 03.1998
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Bergen Community College
High School Diploma -
Bergen County Technical Schools
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