Shokkia Harrison
Chicago,IL
Summary
Attentive and creative Early childhood teacher passionate about helping young children develop emotional, social and educational skills. Familiar with developmentally appropriate activities and experienced by providing nurturing environments conducive to learning. Promote physical, emotional and social health to complement academic progress.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Early Childhood Teacher
Jeanne Kenney YMCA
Chicago, IL
09.2014 - Current
- Provided developmentally appropriate activities to enhance children's physical, cognitive, social and emotional growth.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans that incorporated play-based learning experiences.
- Assessed children's abilities, strengths, interests and needs through observations.
- Facilitated positive interactions between children by modeling appropriate behavior.
- Encouraged parents to participate in their child's education by providing feedback on classroom activities.
- Established a safe, healthy and nurturing environment for the children in my care.
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
- Openly exchanged ideas and materials with coworkers.
- Collaborated with parents to develop and maintain strong support networks and build rapport to foster seamless communication.
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Managed student portfolios while maintaining confidentiality of information shared.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Child Development
Olive Harvey College
Chicago, IL05.2007
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Chicago State University
Chicago, ILSkills
- Progress Reporting
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Compliance Standards
- Classroom Management
- Play-Based Learning
- Lesson Planning
- Student Records Management
- Child Development
- Activity Planning
- Classroom Organization
- Calm and Patient
- Conflict Resolution Techniques
- Effective Listening
- Early Childhood Education
- Differentiated Instruction
- Basic Clerical Knowledge
Certification
- Certified Mandated Reporter
- First Aid and CPR certified
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Early Childhood Teacher
Jeanne Kenney YMCA
09.2014 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Child Development
Olive Harvey College
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Chicago State University