Shanon Gilbert
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Caring and skilled Educator passionate about positively impacting programs and helping participants by providing expert support. Familiar with Bright from the Start and NAEYC Standards and always looking for ways to improve operations and personalize assistance. Well-organized and resourceful with detail-oriented and conscientious approach.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Service Specialist
Clayton County Department Of Family And Children
Jonesboro , GA
2021.01 - Current
- Assisted clients in accessing services and benefits by providing education and information about community resources, successfully assisting clients in acquiring needed aid.
- Cultivated positive, trusting relationships with clients and community providers to promote effective coordination of resources.
- Gathered information from mental and physical health and educational records to make recommendations and determine appropriate care plans.
- Coordinated with social, public and welfare agencies to obtain and provide client information.
- Identified community resources to support clients.
- Visited homes and agencies to provide support and case management services to clients.
- Prepared reports for courts and participated in court proceedings ranging from custody to deprivation of children.
- Coordinated referrals and direct support for clients.
Infant Room Teacher
Bright Horizons At Buckhead
Atlanta , GA
2020.07 - 2021.11
- Cultivated professional relationships with parents and families, establishing availability for parent conferences when necessary.
- Planned and executed appropriate schedule and activities for children each day, creating fun, engaging and exciting learning environment by singing songs and reading to children.
- Maintained confidentiality of children, family information and staff.
- Created and executed lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and assessed developmental needs of students to develop to fullest potential and achieve learning objectives.
- Employed learning through play philosophy and educational objectives, striking balance between teacher-directed and child-directed activities and encouraging children to communicate verbally.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
Education Coordinator
Bright Horizons At Buckhead
Atlanta , GA
2017.02 - 2020.07
- Identified methods and tools to promote student success in hands on learning.
- Continually improved knowledge, skills and performance based on feedback and self-identified professional developmental needs.
- Conducted conferences with parents and students to review progress, adjust academic plans and renew enrollments.
- Planned, formulated and assessed goals, policies and activities designed to implement educational objectives and performance standards.
- Assisted with marketing, advertising, PR and student and faculty outreach efforts to drive enrollment in education program growth.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with families, children and staff.
Infant Lead Teacher
Bright Horizons At Wildwood
Atlanta , GA
2012.05 - 2017.02
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Kept classroom and feeding areas clean, neat and safe.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Promoted development of social, emotional and communication skills in infants.
- Managed personal hygiene requirements with frequent diaper changes, use of bibs and monitoring of behaviors.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Used proper sanitizing techniques for toys, surfaces and equipment.
- Adhered to parent preferences and legal requirements for feeding breast milk, formula and solids to infants.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Assessed babies and toddlers against established early childhood developmental milestones, preparing regular progress reports for each child.
- Developed age-appropriate activities and programs for children 6 weeks to 1 year old.
- Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Communicated with parents through enrollment, tours, newsletters, conferences and direct personal communication.
- Allowed for ample outdoor recreation time to support physical development.
- Implemented curriculum to enhance classes with learning-focused activities.
Infant Teacher
Turner Second Generation
Atlanta , GA
2009.05 - 2012.05
- Kept classroom and feeding areas clean, neat and safe.
- Promoted development of social, emotional and communication skills in infants.
- Used proper sanitizing techniques for toys, surfaces and equipment.
- Managed personal hygiene requirements with frequent diaper changes, use of bibs and monitoring of behaviors.
- Adhered to parent preferences and legal requirements for feeding breast milk, formula and solids to infants.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Assessed babies and toddlers against established early childhood developmental milestones, preparing regular progress reports for each child.
- Developed age-appropriate activities and programs for children 6 weeks to 1 year old.
- Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Communicated with parents through enrollment, tours, newsletters, conferences and direct personal communication.
- Allowed for ample outdoor recreation time to support physical development.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance
Program Specialist
KinderCare Learning Center
College Park , GA
2001.08 - 2007.08
- Gathered and organized printed materials required for program participation.
- Received incoming phone calls and contact form submissions and provided timely responses to inquiries.
- Worked alongside other professionals to outline and implement program plans and objectives.
- Established goals and created action plans to achieve goals.
- Interviewed and recommended team members for hire.
Education
No Degree - Communication And Information Systems
Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FLBachelor of Science - Psychology
Clayton State University
Morrow, GA07.2011
Skills
- Client Home Visits
- Child Safety
- Resource Referrals
- Maintaining Client Records
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Safe Work Practices
- Client Advocacy
- Client Intakes
- Case Notes
- Conducting Tours
- Positive Learning Environment
- Instructional Best Practices
Timeline
Social Service Specialist
Clayton County Department Of Family And Children
2021.01 - Current
Infant Room Teacher
Bright Horizons At Buckhead
2020.07 - 2021.11
Education Coordinator
Bright Horizons At Buckhead
2017.02 - 2020.07
Infant Lead Teacher
Bright Horizons At Wildwood
2012.05 - 2017.02
Infant Teacher
Turner Second Generation
2009.05 - 2012.05
Program Specialist
KinderCare Learning Center
2001.08 - 2007.08
No Degree - Communication And Information Systems
Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Clayton State University
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