Sylvia Jefferson
Des Moines,IA
Summary
Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness. Preschool Teacher with engaging nature and enthusiasm for classroom education. Experienced and trained in varying teaching methods with goal to fulfill each student's individual learning needs. Early Childhood Educator devoted to successfully preparing children for a full educational career. Committed to teaching students good studying habits at young ages. Attends professional development seminars, faculty meetings and parent-teacher conferences to remain connected to the needs of children and parents.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher, Three-Year-Olds Classroom
Color My World Childcare And Preschool
09.2023 - 02.2024
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary units of study, fostering a deeper understanding of content across subject areas.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
Lead Teacher, Toddler Room
Kinder Care Learning Center
01.2023 - 09.2023
- Assisted in maintaining a clean, organized, and inviting classroom environment that encouraged exploration and learning.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
- Led enriching outdoor activities that promoted physical fitness, coordination, and exploration of the natural world.
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
- Developed strong relationships with families, fostering trust and creating a welcoming atmosphere within the classroom.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback on educational development.
- Documented behavior, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
Assistant Teacher
Lady T's Childcare
02.2022 - 03.2023
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Supported teacher in preparing individualized learning plans for underperforming students.
- Kept records of student progress for teachers and parents and made notes on behavior, grades, comprehension, and personal growth.
- Assisted in implementation of new learning tools, systems and materials.
Education
High School Diploma -
Valley High School
West Des Moines, IA05.2009
Skills
- Parent-Teacher Conferences
- Progress Monitoring
- Heartsaver CPR AED (CPR AED)
- Student Records Management
- Creative Thinking
- Problem-Solving
- Creative Teaching Strategies
- At-home daycare professional
- Classroom Organization
- Lesson Planning
- Conflict Resolution
- Fine Motor Skill Development
Timeline
Lead Teacher, Three-Year-Olds Classroom
Color My World Childcare And Preschool
09.2023 - 02.2024
Lead Teacher, Toddler Room
Kinder Care Learning Center
01.2023 - 09.2023
Assistant Teacher
Lady T's Childcare
02.2022 - 03.2023
High School Diploma -
Valley High School
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