Shanisha Gay
Warren,MI
Summary
To secure a challenging position that allows me to become actively involved, as well as offering the opportunity to contribute to the success of the company. Qualities such as honesty, ambition, time management, leadership, maturity, and dedication toward work are strengths that I will bring.
Early childhood education professional with strong foundation in child development, classroom management, and creative curriculum implementation. Proven ability to foster collaborative and nurturing environment, adapting to diverse student needs and objectives. Known for reliability, effective communication, and results-driven approach to teaching. Skilled in developing engaging lesson plans, promoting social skills, and ensuring safe, inclusive learning space.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pre-K Teacher
Blessed Beginnings Learning Center
05.2023 - Current
- Preschool GSRP program
Cashier
Kroger's
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Working with customers
Paraprofessional
Van Dyke Public Schools
11.2021 - 05.2023
- Working in the Special Education Department
Delivery Driver and Manager
Hawkins LLC (Amazon)
09.2018 - 10.2019
- Started off as a delivery driver for 4 months and moved up to a Dispatcher for 2 months. Became a Manager Opening, closing, Manage all the vans, and Payroll
Caregiver
Except Care Management
01.2013 - 05.2019
- Working with people that has disabilities
Seat Operator
BridgeWater Inc
03.2018 - 10.2018
- Build seats to go into cars
Direct Care Worker and Team Leader
New Gateways Inc.
04.2013 - 03.2018
- Working at a workshop with adult clients with different disabilities, getting them out into the community and help them work toward their goals. I am a Team Leader of a whole classroom.
Event Security
Ford Field
09.2012 - 12.2013
- Working at the gates part of security and working in the stands watch out for the guest safety and the NFL players safety
Main Greeter (Volunteer)
Henry Ford Hospital
04.2012 - 01.2013
- Greeting customers at the main entrance of the hospital
Pre & Post Op (Volunteer)
Henry Ford Hospital
04.2012 - 01.2013
- Working in the operating rooms with Anesthesia Technicians
Child Care Provider
Babysitting
02.2010 - 01.2013
Tutor & Teacher aid
Detroit School of Arts
09.2008 - 11.2011
- Helped high school students in the math department
Child Care provider
State of Michigan Department Human Services
01.2009 - 12.2010
Care Giver
In home
06.2006 - 08.2006
- Took care of my grandma giving meds and getting her from the bed to the wheelchair, changing, and back into the bed, and bathing her.
Detroit's Year Around Youth Program
Michigan Works
06.2006 - 08.2006
Education
Bachelor of Science - Management
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ, United States09.2025
Community Health Education
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI, United States01.2017
High School Diploma - Music
Detroit School of Art
Detroit, MI, United States01.2010
Skills
- Early childhood education
- Patience and empathy
- Music and movement
- Curriculum planning
- Health and safety
- Parent-teacher communication
- Progress reporting
- Assessment strategies
- Child development
- Special needs support
- Core concept teaching
- Social skills development
- Adept at working with special needs children
- Special education
Accomplishments
- Graduated from Detroit School of Arts.
- Getting accepted into 20+ different Colleges
- Hands-on experience at different Universities
- Attending Wayne State University as a Pre-Med Major
- Receiving over $135,000 in Scholarships
- Working with children
- MORC Training
- Gentle Teaching Training
- Becoming a Team Leader
- CPR/ First Aid child and Adult
- Bloodborne Pathogens
- Recipient Rights and Due Process
Certification
- [CDA] License - October 2024 - October 2027
Timeline
Pre-K Teacher
Blessed Beginnings Learning Center
05.2023 - Current
Cashier
Kroger's
08.2022 - 06.2023
Paraprofessional
Van Dyke Public Schools
11.2021 - 05.2023
Delivery Driver and Manager
Hawkins LLC (Amazon)
09.2018 - 10.2019
Seat Operator
BridgeWater Inc
03.2018 - 10.2018
Direct Care Worker and Team Leader
New Gateways Inc.
04.2013 - 03.2018
Caregiver
Except Care Management
01.2013 - 05.2019
Event Security
Ford Field
09.2012 - 12.2013
Main Greeter (Volunteer)
Henry Ford Hospital
04.2012 - 01.2013
Pre & Post Op (Volunteer)
Henry Ford Hospital
04.2012 - 01.2013
Child Care Provider
Babysitting
02.2010 - 01.2013
Child Care provider
State of Michigan Department Human Services
01.2009 - 12.2010
Tutor & Teacher aid
Detroit School of Arts
09.2008 - 11.2011
Care Giver
In home
06.2006 - 08.2006
Detroit's Year Around Youth Program
Michigan Works
06.2006 - 08.2006
Community Health Education
Wayne State University
High School Diploma - Music
Detroit School of Art
Bachelor of Science - Management
University of Phoenix
Professional Profile
- Experience in helping tutor high school students for 2 years
- Working with children from different ages.
- Hands on experience at Wayne State University School of Medicine
- Hands on experience with a program called Broad High School Scholars Program at Michigan State university
- Hands on experience with a program called Detroit's Year Round Youth Program at Michigan Works
- Tutoring in the Math department at Detroit School of Arts
- 5+ years Child Care
- Ushering at Greater Mount Tabor Missionary Baptist Church