Shyrelle Capers
Paterson,NJ
Summary
Dedicated and caring childcare professional with a strong foundation in early childhood education looking for an entry-level role to use the love of child development and nurturing nature to create a secure and engaging learning environment for children.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Intervention/Child Development Specialist
Kid Clan Services
Clifton , NJ
2016.07 - Current
- Provided in-home and center-based early intervention services using family-centered practices focused on educating caregivers about cognitive and social/emotional development
- Introduced child-lead-based activities for children based on their developmental level, interests, and goals
- Documented client progress
- Conducted developmental assessments
- Collaborated with different providers to provide cohesive care
- Partnered with families and provided resources to build growth that promoted better self-reliance
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Observed children to recognize and maintain strong awareness of developmental progress.
- Provided information on developmental milestones to coach families on incorporating modeled interventions into children's daily routines.
- Identified appropriate community resources and provided referrals for services
Early Childhood Teacher
BJ Wilkerson Child Development Center
Paterson
2002.12 - 2016.06
- Documented students' development through use of portfolio, assessed students four times quarterly, met with parents to discuss strengths and needs
- Collaborated with co-teachers to create a cohesive learning environment
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques
- Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies
- Collaborated with parents to develop and maintain strong support networks and build rapport to foster seamless communication
- Created and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum addressing all learning styles
- Established indoor and outdoor safe play environments for toddler-age children
- Taught children foundational skills such as colors, shapes, letters
- Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes
- Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development
- Prepared detailed lesson plans for birth to three and three to five-year-olds based on the Creative Curriculum, state standards and the individual needs of the children
- Provided a warm, engaging environment for the children to easily and independently choose developmentally appropriate activities
- Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development
- Kept records of up to 15 students' progress, detailing behavioral, emotional, academic and social growth
- Developed professional relationships with parents, teachers, directors and therapists
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies such as games and crafts for experiential learning
Education
Early Childhood Teacher Certification Program
Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ05.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Arts
Ramapo College of New Jersey
Mahwah, NJ05.2002
Skills
- Documentation
- Developmental Assessments
- Goal setting
- Classroom management
- Behavioral/cognitive skills development
- Verbal communication
- Effective listening
- Report writing
- Lesson Planning
- Family Support
- File Management
- Creative lesson plan development
Timeline
Early Intervention/Child Development Specialist
Kid Clan Services
2016.07 - Current
Early Childhood Teacher
BJ Wilkerson Child Development Center
2002.12 - 2016.06
Early Childhood Teacher Certification Program
Montclair State University
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Arts
Ramapo College of New Jersey
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