Bring my warmth, leadership experience and standard of excellence to a school environment, developing and achieving growth for children, staff, parents and even myself in the best possible way.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner / ChildcareProvider
Joshua Generation Learning Academy
01.2010 - 01.2015
Directed and executed daily operations and activities for the center in order to provide age appropriate instruction and care for children
Hired and Trained 3 employees
Maintained regulations for Michigan child care licensing
Conferred with parents regarding facility activities, policies and enrollment procedures
Recommended methods of modifying inappropriate behavior and encouraging learning experiences
Reviewed and approved menu plans and food purchases.
Lead Teacher / Infant Toddler Program Coordinator
Schoolhouse Montessori Academy
01.2010 - 01.2015
Implemented knowledge of Montessori principles, and methods of teaching into the classroom
Prepared lesson plans for the students
Implementing new ideas into the infant and toddler program
Assistant Training development
Communicated consistently with parents and Director about the progression and development of children.
Assistant Teacher
St. Mary's Catholic Elementary School
01.2009 - 01.2010
Regular communication with the lead teacher to assist in the daily classroom operations
Helped to maintain an organized and neat environment
Organized group activities: field trips, games, painting, storytelling, music and plays
Read books to the entire class and in small groups
Established basic disciplinary rules and maintained order.
Education
Montessori Teaching Certification -
North American Montessori
Early Childhood Education -
Oakland Community College
Digital Marketing -
Detroit School of Digital Technology
Skills
Close familiarity with Montessori Philosophy
Patience and compassion: Handle difficult children firmly yet gently to establish basic disciplinary rules and maintain order and respectfulness
Cultural awareness - Understands the diverse cultural environment of individual children
Proven work ethics: Team-building, supervision, decision making and problem solving skills
Communication skills and flexibility - Communicates and listens to children, parents, staff and administration in an exceptional manner
Absolute familiarity with all emergency procedures
Volunteer Experience
Kings and Priests, Southfield, Michigan, 2020-Current, Associate Pastor
Healing for the People Ministries, Detroit, Michigan, 2012-2015, Program Director, Youth Leader, Head of Children's Ministry
Electrical and Instrumentation Technician Apprentice at Great Lakes Water AuthorityElectrical and Instrumentation Technician Apprentice at Great Lakes Water Authority
Great Start Readiness Program Pre-K-Noon Hour Aide at Detroit Public SchoolsGreat Start Readiness Program Pre-K-Noon Hour Aide at Detroit Public Schools