Sharla Mong
Cheyenne,WY
Summary
Pre-K & Kindergarten Teacher Energetic and dedicated Pre-K and Kindergarten Teacher bringing over 15 years experience and a strong passion for early childhood education. Experienced in creating engaging and developmentally appropriate activities to enhance the learning experience for young students. Skilled in assisting lead teachers with classroom management, lesson planning, and providing individualized support to children. Adept at fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment that promotes social, emotional, and academic growth. Excellent communication and teamwork abilities to collaborate effectively with colleagues, parents, and students. Eager to contribute to a supportive and dynamic educational team.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Youth Coordinator: Teen
FE Warren Child and Youth Programs
08.2024 - Current
- Plans, organizes, coordinates, and implements a developmentally appropriate and diverse, educational recreational, fitness, and leisure year-round teen program that promotes physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development and fosters achievement, leadership, and recognition of teenage youth.
- Monitors day-to-day operations of the Teen Program.
- Administers Teen Program resources.
- Provides a safe and healthy environment for teens and staff.
- Assists in developing marketing strategies to promote and publicize the Teen program and increase awareness and participation.
- Created a safe and positive environment conducive to learning and activities.
- Evaluated program effectiveness using feedback from participants, making necessary improvements as needed.
- Prepared, coordinated and distributed information about yearly schedule of activities and classes.
- Identified and recruited potential volunteer workers.
Assistant Teacher
Biloxi Public Schools
11.2019 - 05.2020
- Maintains students' files/records to document activities and provide reliable information.
- Performs other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the work unit's efficient and effective functioning.
- Adapts classroom work under the direction of the teacher (e.g., one-on-one work in any area of curriculum assigned by the teacher, supervising student(s) in other classes, administering tests, etc.) to provide a method to support and reinforce lesson plans.
- Administers, under supervision, first aid and assistance to medically fragile children (e.g., tube feeding, toileting, diapering, etc.) to provide required care for assigned students.
- Confers with teachers, parents, and appropriate community agency personnel to assist in evaluating students' progress and implementing students' objectives.
- Handles student personal needs (e.g., feeding, diapering, etc.) to provide care to students who are not medically fragile.
- Implements plans (e.g., supervision in other areas of the school, counseling the students on behavior, reinforcing positive behavior) to meet students' social and daily living skills.
- Implements, under the supervision of the teacher, instructional programs by lesson plans to assist the teacher in improving students' academic success through a defined course of study.
- Monitors individual students, classrooms, libraries, playground activities, etc., to provide a safe and positive learning environment.
- Performs record-keeping and clerical functions (e.g., scheduling, copying, grading, ling, etc.) to support the teacher and administrator in providing records/materials.
- Assisted lead teacher in developing and implementing lesson plans for a diverse group of students in a kindergarten classroom.
- Provided one-on-one and small group support to students to reinforce concepts taught by the lead teacher.
- Created engaging and interactive learning activities to promote student growth and development in various subject areas.
- Maintained a safe and productive learning environment by monitoring and managing student behavior.
- Grade levels assisted with have been SPED Self Contained, First Grade, and Kindergarten.
Teacher
Minot Public Schools: Headstart
08.2016 - 05.2019
- Oversee day-to-day operations, supervision, and staff training in a Head Start center and provide care and education to children in a Head Start classroom.
- Essential Duties and Responsibilities Responsible for operating and maintaining a safe, clean, sanitized, healthy, and productive work environment, including indoor and outdoor facilities.
- Ensure compliance with the Head Start Program Policies & Procedures and the Head Start Performance Standards.
- Supervise classroom staff and ensure performance evaluations, goal setting, and staff development.
- On-going professional development through education, role modeling, mentoring, coaching, and providing training & resources.
- Maintain record keeping and reporting systems to ensure accurate information, with timely completion and follow-up.
- Build relationships and participate in community collaborations and events to enhance Head Start services.
- Plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum and assessment for the classroom.
- Creative Curriculum Conscious Discipline Teaching Strategies Gold Oversee indoor and outdoor children's supervision and management to ensure a safe, clean, sanitized, and healthy learning environment.
- Conduct home and center visits for children per the Head Start Performance Standards.
- Assist with transitions. Model appropriate behavior and interact in a positive, friendly, and courteous way with children, staff, families, and community volunteers.
- Attend collaborative meetings between Head Start/Early Head Start and the agency responsible for addressing the child's IEP goals.
- Make appropriate referrals to the Head Start/Early Head Start Coordinator.
- Schedule and supervise preapproved eld trips.
- Perform all other teaching functions as assigned by the School Readiness Coaches, Coordinators, or Director.
- Maintain Professional and Ethical Standards Maintain confidentiality per Minot Head Start policies and legal requirements.
- Model behavior that is receptive of the overall philosophy of the program.
- Be honest, reliable, and dependable.
- Respect and maintain the rights and privacy of all staff, parents, and children.
- Attend mandated training and meetings and seek out staff development opportunities.
- Work as a team member with all staff and maintain a positive work ethic.
- Attend meetings by performing routine duties.
- Mandated reporter. Maintain regular and ongoing communication.
Child and Youth Program Assistant
Minot Airforce Base Child and Youth Programs
01.2013 - 08.2016
- The incumbent will serve as a Child and Youth Program Assistant (CYPA) in one or more child and youth programs and will be accountable for the whereabouts and safety of children and youth.
- Provides care/supervision, oversight, and accountability for program participants.
- Assists in preparing age-appropriate activities; supervises children and youth during indoor and outdoor activities, eld trips, outings, and special events; arranges and serves snacks/meals.
- Executes work by policies and regulations.
- They may be required to transport children in government vehicles.
- Coordinates and conducts activities for children and youth aged six weeks to 18 years.
- Creates an environment that welcomes participant interest and promotes positive interactions.
- Implements program options for children and youth with special requirements.
- Demonstrates, instructs, leads, and facilitates planned and spontaneous program activities.
- Briefs staff, management, and parents on activities.
- Conducts inventory on equipment and supplies.
- Supported the development of social, emotional, and cognitive skills in children and youth through engaging and age-appropriate programming.
- Assisted with administrative tasks such as maintaining program records, tracking attendance, and communicating with parents/guardians.
- Collaborated with program staff to develop and maintain a positive and inclusive environment for all participants.
- Provided supervision and support to ensure the safety and well-being of program participants during activities and outings.
- Assisted in planning and implementing educational and recreational activities for children and youth in a community center setting.
Education
Child and Family Studies - Child Development
University Of Southern Mississippi
Mississippi 05.2024
Early Childhood Education - undefined
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Gulfport, MS05.2022
High School -
Perry Central High School
Mississippi05.2008
Skills
- Organization
- Communication
- Flexibility
- Creativity
- Classroom Management
- Learning Standards
- Youth engagement
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Motivating students
- Student engagement
- Behavior management
Certification
Mississippi: Teacher License Class A
Wyoming: Teacher License Class A
Education of Young Children (5024) Score 165
PLT: Early Childhood (5621) Score 166
License are pending
Timeline
Youth Coordinator: Teen
FE Warren Child and Youth Programs
08.2024 - Current
Assistant Teacher
Biloxi Public Schools
11.2019 - 05.2020
Teacher
Minot Public Schools: Headstart
08.2016 - 05.2019
Child and Youth Program Assistant
Minot Airforce Base Child and Youth Programs
01.2013 - 08.2016
Early Childhood Education - undefined
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Child and Family Studies - Child Development
University Of Southern Mississippi
High School -
Perry Central High School
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