SHELIA Franklin
Chicago,IL
Summary
Dynamic Early Childhood Educator with a proven track record at Childtime Learning Center, adept at fostering social-emotional development through play-based learning and effective classroom management. Skilled in relationship building and documentation, I create engaging lesson plans that enhance student comprehension and promote a safe, inclusive environment for all learners.
Knowledgeable [Desired Position] with strong foundation in early childhood education. Skilled in developing engaging lesson plans and fostering nurturing learning environment. Demonstrated ability to manage classroom dynamics and support students' social and emotional growth.
Professional educator with substantial experience in early childhood environments. Proven capability in fostering collaborative team efforts and achieving desired outcomes. Skillful in curriculum development, classroom management, and implementing innovative teaching strategies. Adaptable, dependable, and dedicated to nurturing young minds.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Early Childhood Educator
Childtime Learning Center
Glen Ellyn, IL
12.2022 - Current
- Supported children with special needs, creating customized learning strategies to accommodate various abilities.
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Boosted children''s social skills development through group projects and collaborative games.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
Resident Care Aide
Grateful Girls
Milwaukee, WI
06.2019 - 10.2024
- Assisted residents with personal hygiene tasks, ensuring their dignity and comfort throughout the process.
- Managed challenging behaviors among residents using de-escalation techniques and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Enhanced resident well-being by providing compassionate care and support in daily activities.
- Supported the emotional well-being of residents by establishing strong relationships built on trust and empathy.
Wellness Assistant
Hope School
Milwaukee, WI
08.2020 - 06.2023
- Developed strong rapport with clients by actively listening to concerns, providing empathetic guidance and solutions.
- Conducted informative presentations on various wellness topics at local organizations or community centers to increase public awareness about the importance of preventive care.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by collaborating effectively with team members in achieving departmental goals.
- Ensured equipment safety standards were met through routine inspections and maintenance tasks.
- Maintained accurate records of client appointments, payments, and progress notes to ensure seamless coordination of services.
- Streamlined administrative processes for efficiency, resulting in better time management for the wellness staff.
Teacher's Assistant
Carters Christian Academy
Milwaukee, WI
09.2011 - 06.2022
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining open lines of communication with students, parents, and staff.
- Facilitated effective learning experiences for students by utilizing a variety of instructional techniques to meet their unique needs.
- Increased student engagement with dynamic lesson plans designed to accommodate diverse learning styles.
- Served as a positive role model for students by demonstrating professionalism, respectfulness, and an unwavering commitment to education excellence.
- Contributed to a more organized classroom setting by maintaining accurate records on student attendance, assignments, and progress reports.
- Supported the lead teacher in developing curriculum materials, ensuring alignment with state standards and educational objectives.
- Improved student comprehension by implementing innovative teaching methods and incorporating visual aids in lessons.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share best practices, resulting in consistent teaching approaches across multiple classrooms.
- Enhanced students'' critical thinking skills through problem-solving activities and group collaboration exercises.
- Assisted students with special needs in achieving academic success through individualized instruction and personalized support strategies.
- Ensured the safety of all students by adhering strictly to school policies regarding proper supervision during class times as well as extracurricular activities.
- Provided timely feedback to students on their performance, allowing them to make adjustments as needed for continued improvement.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on the latest teaching trends and methodologies, enhancing overall effectiveness as an educator.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents through regular communication about student progress and areas for growth, ultimately contributing to improved home-school partnerships.
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books, and materials.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Completed daily reports on attendance and disciplinary performance.
- Worked with teacher to optimize learning plans based on student test grades and evaluations.
- Copied, organized and distributed classroom assignments or other paperwork.
- Organized materials in classroom spaces based on lecture plans, activity stations or other requirements outlined by teachers.
- Mentored and tutored individual students needing additional help.
- Monitored student behavior in classes, laboratories and on field trips for unsafe or rule-breaking concerns.
- Encouraged small groups to discuss topics and explore concepts through hands-on activities.
- Handled class records for attendance, assignment grades and course participation scores.
- Developed materials for classroom teachers to support instruction, lab work or in-class activities.
- Shared important information with students concerning upcoming assignments and tests.
- Taught courses under guidance of senior instructors.
Home Health Aide
Visting Angels
Wauwatosa, WI
03.2020 - 02.2021
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Safely transferred patients using appropriate equipment such as Hoyer lifts or gait belts minimizing injury risks.
Childcare Lead Teacher
Carters Christian Education Center
Milwaukee, WI
06.2016 - 04.2020
- Mentored new teachers, providing guidance on best practices and classroom strategies.
- Supported students'' social-emotional development by creating a nurturing and inclusive atmosphere in the classroom.
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating hands-on learning activities and group projects.
- Provided ongoing feedback and constructive criticism to students, encouraging continuous improvement in their work quality.
- Incorporated real-world examples into lessons, helping students make connections between coursework and everyday life situations.
- Implemented effective classroom management techniques to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Organized extracurricular activities and field trips to enhance classroom learning experiences.
- Increased parental involvement through regular communication and parent-teacher conferences, fostering strong home-school partnerships.
Education
Associate of Arts -
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Milwaukee, WIGED -
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Milwaukee, WI06-2016
Skills
- Play-based learning
- Problem-solving
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Maintaining safety
- Gross motor skills
- Lesson planning
- Parent-teacher communication
- Documentation and record keeping
Certification
- First aid
- Bloodborne pathogens
- CPR
- passing medications
Timeline
Early Childhood Educator
Childtime Learning Center
12.2022 - Current
Wellness Assistant
Hope School
08.2020 - 06.2023
Home Health Aide
Visting Angels
03.2020 - 02.2021
Resident Care Aide
Grateful Girls
06.2019 - 10.2024
Childcare Lead Teacher
Carters Christian Education Center
06.2016 - 04.2020
Teacher's Assistant
Carters Christian Academy
09.2011 - 06.2022
Associate of Arts -
Milwaukee Area Technical College
GED -
Milwaukee Area Technical College