Sierra Lashay

• Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
• Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
• Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
• Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
• Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
• Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
• Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
• Supervised students and enforced discipline during all Head Start activities.
• Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
• Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
• Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress.
• Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files
• Assisted and supervised children in ratio through entire school day
• Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters
• Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group
• Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans

• Contributed to creative process through original ideas and inspiration.
• Created custom drawings and paintings using fine oils, acrylics and charcoal on high quality canvas.
• Prepared and gathered materials for detailed lesson plans.
• Facilitated group sessions and provided one-on-one support.
• Managed classroom behavior to establish and maintain clear classroom behavior and discipline expectations
• Fostered love for art and learning to inspire students to pursue passions and interests
• Provided extra help and support to offer additional support to struggling students and encourage success in art subjects
• Used technology in classrooms to integrate technology and multimedia tools into art lessons and enhance student learning
• Planned and delivered lessons to teach classes in arts to engage and educate students
• Prepared and gathered materials for detailed lesson plans

Elementary School

- Nottingham Elementary

- George Mason ELementary School

- Hoffman-Boston Elementary School

• Inspired students and assisted in developing creativity and self-expression through various art forms
• Developed and implemented various thematic lesson plans, utilizing age-appropriate material and focusing on relevant topics.
• Taught classes on drawing and coloring.
• Documented student work in order to exhibit and celebrate learning process of each child.
• Created dynamic group projects to teach collaboration and teamwork.
• Provided feedback to students and parents on progress and abilities.
• Maintained student attendance, grades and other required records using software.
• Developed and implemented engaging art lessons for students in grades 1st through 5th grade.