Skylar Ferens
Uniontown,PA
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated early childhood educator with experience at Shawna’s Early Learning Center, adept at fostering social and emotional development. Skilled in implementing age-appropriate activities and promoting positive reinforcement, I excel in creating engaging learning environments while maintaining strong communication with parents and teachers. Reliable team player committed to nurturing young minds.
Energetic Teacher committed to encouraging intellectual, social, and emotional development in children. Hands-on experience assisting in lesson planning, preparing classroom for activities and assisting children with toileting and meal needs.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Teacher's Assistant
Shawna’s Early Learning Center
05.2023 - Current
- Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
- Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
- Engaged and entertained children through recreational and educational activities.
- Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Encouraged children to interact with each other and participate in group activities.
- Communicated with parents to inform about child's progress and classroom behavior.
- Prepared for lessons by gathering educational materials and setting up equipment.
- Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Delivered clear, concise instructions to children to aid in each student's decision-making.
- Cleaned, organized and restocked classrooms for upcoming classes.
Team Leader
Panera Bread
05.2019 - 04.2023
- Set performance expectations for the team, monitoring progress towards goals and providing constructive feedback as needed.
- Empowered team members by delegating responsibilities according to individual strengths and areas of expertise.
- Managed conflict resolution among team members, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
- Maintained an inclusive and diverse team culture, promoting respect and understanding among all members.
Toddle Teacher
The Beehive Learning Center
04.2022 - 08.2022
- Assisted in maintaining a clean, organized classroom that met required health and safety standards according to state regulations.
- Created a safe, nurturing environment that fostered creativity, curiosity, and exploration among toddlers.
- Led small group activities designed to enhance language skills, fine motor abilities, and problem-solving techniques among toddlers.
- Provided structured daily routines that balanced physical activity, cognitive development, social-emotional growth, and rest periods.
Education
Professional Studies Of Education - Education
California University of Pennsylvania
California, PA12.2024
Skills
- Age-appropriate activities
- Positive reinforcement
- Health and safety
- Special needs support
- Lesson implementation
- Child development
- Language development
- Child assessment
- First aid and CPR
- Conflict resolution
- Strong work ethic and dependable
- Communicating with parents and teachers
- Early childhood training
- Organizational and planning skills
- Caring and empathetic demeanor
- Promoting social and emotional development
- School policy and rules enforcement
- Supervising classroom activities
- Small group support and assistance
- Reinforcing learning concepts
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning and preparation
- Collaborative and Team-oriented
- Classroom maintenance and inventory
- Elementary education
- Student behavior and progress reporting
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Organizational skills
- Excellent communication
Timeline
Preschool Teacher's Assistant
Shawna’s Early Learning Center
05.2023 - Current
Toddle Teacher
The Beehive Learning Center
04.2022 - 08.2022
Team Leader
Panera Bread
05.2019 - 04.2023
Professional Studies Of Education - Education
California University of Pennsylvania
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