Tabitha Pelkey
Oswego,NY
Summary
Friendly and energetic Preschool Teacher. Motivated to help children develop social, academic and creative abilities to foster well-being and progress. Well-versed in developmental milestones and activities to promote curiosity and engagement.
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.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Trinity Catholic School
09.2016 - Current
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Youth Advocate Counselor
Youth Advocate Program, INC, Y.A.P
04.2009 - 04.2011
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
- Assisted families in navigating the social services system, including applying for benefits, accessing resources and connecting with other family support services.
- Maintained detailed case histories, metrics and reports to meet strict standards.
Religious Education Teacher
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
09.2000 - 05.2004
- Engaged students by encouraging participation in class and sharing thoughts on subjects under discussion.
- Conducted educational and engaging lectures centered on such topics as ethics, critical thinking and contemporary moral issues.
- Facilitated stimulating and thought-provoking class discussions on range of philosophical topics.
- Facilitated student-led projects and activities to supplement coursework and deepen understanding of philosophical topics, philosophers and applications of different theories.
Education
Associate of Arts - Psychology
SUNY Empire State College
Saratoga Springs, NY05.2012
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Cayuga Community College
Fulton, NY05.2008
High School Diploma -
Oswego High School
Oswego, NY06.2002
Skills
- Training and Development
- General Housekeeping
- Special Education
- Conflict Resolution Techniques
- Adept at Working with Special Needs Children
- Safety Awareness
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Education Assessments
- Social Behaviors
- Arts and Crafts Aptitude
- Childcare Requirements
- Effectively Work with Parents
- Organizational and Planning Skills
- Communicating with Parents and Teachers
- Daily Schedule Creation
- Student Behavior and Progress Reporting
- Child CPR and First Aid
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Trinity Catholic School
09.2016 - Current
Youth Advocate Counselor
Youth Advocate Program, INC, Y.A.P
04.2009 - 04.2011
Religious Education Teacher
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
09.2000 - 05.2004
Associate of Arts - Psychology
SUNY Empire State College
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Cayuga Community College
High School Diploma -
Oswego High School
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