Sheila Matthews
Deerfield Beach,FL
Summary
Kind and knowledgeable Childcare Provider well-versed in maintaining safe and nurturing environments for children. Comfortable caring for individuals of varying ages. Excellent communicator with good organizational, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills. Focused on promoting intellectual, emotional and social development in children through proactive classroom and playground management. Knowledgeable about organizing supplies, developing lesson plans and introducing relevant topics in age-appropriate ways. Desire to offer abilities to new role with focused on supporting kids.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Teacher
Shepherd of the Coast Preschool
Fort Lauderdale, FL
04.2017 - 05.2019
- Maintained safe, educational environment for students during learning and free play time.
- Led instruction for small groups of children.
- Assembled instructional materials for children's projects and play-time.
- Promoted calm, disciplined classroom setting for successful learning.
- Created colorful, attractive displays for bulletin boards and hallways.
- Promoted student learning by providing individualized and small group support to reinforce classroom topics.
- Helped students master learning concepts through one-on-one and small group tutoring.
- Observed children and recorded activities, maintained daily records and created safe environments during activities, meals and naps.
Assistant Teacher
Zion Lutheran Preschool
Deerfield Beach, FL
01.2015 - 04.2017
- Maintained safe, educational environment for students during learning and free play time.
- Communicated regularly with parents, teachers and administrators about students' progress and needs.
- Led instruction for small groups of children.
- Assembled instructional materials for children's projects and play-time.
- Promoted calm, disciplined classroom setting for successful learning.
- Supervised children and participated with children in activities.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
- Kept students safe inside and outside classrooms by proactively monitoring behaviors and tracking student movements, safety hazards and visitors.
- Provided one-on-one assistance and tutoring to students requiring additional help.
Education
Associate of Science -
Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, FL07.2023
High School Diploma -
Blanche Ely High School
Pompano Beach, FL06.1984
Skills
- Recordkeeping Requirements
- Age-Appropriate Activities
- Creative Arts Talent
- Behavior Management Techniques
- Individual and Group Care
- Communication and Cooperation
- Childcare Regulations
- Organization and Attention to Detail
- Activity Planning
- Cleaning and Sanitizing
- Activity Station Maintenance
- Child Supervision
- Caring and Responsible
- Recreational Activities
- Early Childhood Development
- Infant Care and Feeding
Certification
- Early Childhood Education Training 2014
- Florida Child Care Professional Credentials
- Certificate Training - 2017
Timeline
Assistant Teacher
Shepherd of the Coast Preschool
04.2017 - 05.2019
Assistant Teacher
Zion Lutheran Preschool
01.2015 - 04.2017
Associate of Science -
Broward College
High School Diploma -
Blanche Ely High School
- Early Childhood Education Training 2014
- Florida Child Care Professional Credentials
- Certificate Training - 2017
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