Sylvia Bernasko
Fredericksburg,VA
Summary
My goal is to see student grow and develop their potential knowing well that they have gained all the necessary skills and ability in a safe and happy environment.
Experienced with curriculum development, ensuring educational content meets all necessary standards and engages students. Utilizes range of teaching methods to address different learning styles, and different background including children with special needs, promoting well-rounded understanding of subjects. Strong understanding of classroom management techniques to maintain productive and respectful learning environment.
Flexible and adaptable in every area. Interpersonal skills. Great at working with children and families. Ability to motivate others and encourage team building Organizational skills Leadership Skills (Supervise and coach teaching team) Critical thinking skills. Time management skills
Certified CLASS Observer
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Heard Start Teacher II
Greater Mount Vernon COMMUNITY HEADSTART, GUM SPRINGS CHILDREN CENTER
02.2018 - Current
- Supervises the work of Day Care Center Teacher I’s, Aides, substitutes
- Oversees program plans of subordinates
- Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play
- Provide care and protection for the children, helping them learn to adapt to and cope with real-life situations and to develop appropriate habits in such activities as eating and dressing
- Maintains attractive, healthful surroundings and assures that equipment and materials are kept accessible to the children and in good condition
- Conduct parent-teacher conferences to discuss student’s progress and needs, determine their priorities for their children, and suggest ways to promote learning and development
- Conduct assessment for children using various assessment tools such as TS Gold, Pals, Brigance, just to name a few
- Supervise children both indoors and outdoors during playtime
- Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, storytelling, and field trips
- Observe and evaluate children's performance, behavior, social development, and physical health
- Identify children showing signs of emotional, developmental, or health-related problems, and discuss them with supervisors, parents or guardians, and child development specialists
- Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities
- Enforce all administration policies and rules governing students
Lead Teacher
HOPKINS house preschool academy
04.2016 - 02.2018
- Supervise and offer coaching services to Assistant Teacher and Center Aides
- Maintain the classroom and play area according to state approved standards of orderliness, cleanliness and hygiene
- Plan and submit activity based weekly lesson plan rooted in the curriculum targets for the week
- Maintain individual portfolios of each child and gauge their weekly progress in various skills via well designed progress charts
- Communicate effectively with the parents, counsel them if needed and discuss the progress of children efficiently
Lead Teacher, Master teacher, Preschool program coordinator
Ebenezer Daycare
03.2010 - 04.2016
- Prepared lesson plan and created curricular activities based on their learning and developmental needs
- Developed a program for young children within the preschool
- Promoted literacy and early education
- Organized parent-teacher conferences and collaboratively discussed child’s learning and developmental achievement as well as support for their next goals
- Supervised children at all times
- Integrated special needs children in a respectful manner
First and Second Grade Teacher
GHANA EDUCATION SERVICE
09.2008 - 01.2010
- Taught assigned subjects to first and second grade students according to curriculum plan
- Coordinated with other first grade teachers to maintain consistency in curriculum
- Developed lesson plans and instructional ideas according to school standards
- Motivated students to participate in various educational activities
- Developed creative learning opportunities for student’s education, social and behavioral growth
- Interacted with parents to inform about their children’s academic progress
- Created positive, structured, learning and safe environment for students
- Developed and maintained student behavioral and discipline policies
- Coordinated with other staffs to evaluate and enhance curricular programs for student academic excellence
Education
BS - Healthcare Administration
Stratford University
Woodbridge, VAMasters - Early Childhood Education and Leadership
University of Arizona Global Campus
Associate of Applied Science - Basic Education
Cape Coast University
Ghana07-2008
Skills
- Flexible and adaptable
- Interpersonal skills
- Working with children and families
- Ability to motivate others
- Team building
- Organizational skills
- Leadership skills
- Supervision
- Coaching
- Critical thinking skills
- Time management skills
- Good communication skills
- Knowledge in Microsoft Word
- Knowledge in Excel
- Knowledge in PowerPoint
- Knowledge in Outlook
Certification
Certified Classroom Assessment Scoring System Observer
Timeline
Heard Start Teacher II
Greater Mount Vernon COMMUNITY HEADSTART, GUM SPRINGS CHILDREN CENTER
02.2018 - Current
Lead Teacher
HOPKINS house preschool academy
04.2016 - 02.2018
Lead Teacher, Master teacher, Preschool program coordinator
Ebenezer Daycare
03.2010 - 04.2016
First and Second Grade Teacher
GHANA EDUCATION SERVICE
09.2008 - 01.2010
Masters - Early Childhood Education and Leadership
University of Arizona Global Campus
Certified Classroom Assessment Scoring System Observer
BS - Healthcare Administration
Stratford University
Associate of Applied Science - Basic Education
Cape Coast University
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