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TANESHA COOKE

GAITHERSBURG

Summary

Dedicated education professional with extensive coursework and certifications in Early Childhood Education, committed to fostering academic growth and development. Proven track record of delivering excellent customer service , demonstrating assertiveness , and contributing to the overall effectiveness of any organization. Adept at building strong relationships with the students , parents , and colleagues , and skilled in curriculum planning, classroom management , and assessment.


In addition to my solid foundation in education, I bring strong organizational , communication , and problem-solving skills that are highly transferable to various industries. My experience in creating structured and engaging learning environments , coupled with my ability to provide exceptional service and support , positions me well for roles that require a keen attention to detail , strategic planning , and effective team collaboration. I am enthusiastic about exploring new opportunities where I can leverage my diverse skill set to contribute to innovative solutions and drive positive outcomes.


Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Teacher

Goddard School of Bethesda
05.2018 - Current

Early Childhood Educator

  • Design and implement daily activities and lessons
  • Supervise children classroom and outside activities
  • Conduct parent conferences and maintain disciplined, consistent communication with parents
  • Strong ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures
  • Common knowledge of children's cognitive, social, and skills development methods and techniques
  • Exceptional Knowledge of play-time, reading and quiet-time activities for children
  • Knowledge of child care facility, services and staff licensure and certification requirements
  • Adept in providing a supportive, caring environment for children.
  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
  • Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
  • Developed and optimized rich learning environment by capitalizing on diverse engagement strategies and enriching teaching techniques.
  • Coordinated field trips for classes and wrote detailed itineraries for student safety.
  • Dedicated and certified early childhood educator with a NAYCE Certification , demonstrating commitment to high standards in early childhood education.
  • Expertise in NAYCE standards and early childhood education best practices.
  • Skilled in creating developmentally appropriate curriculum and activities.
  • Strong knowledge of child development and effective teaching strategies.
  • Completed CDA coursework covering key areas of early childhood education.
  • Attended workshops and training sessions related to CDA competencies.

Lead Teacher

Bethesda Country Day School
09.2013 - 04.2018
  • Design and implement daily activities and lessons
  • Supervise children classroom and outside activities
  • Conduct parent conferences and maintain disciplined, consistent communication with parents
  • Strong ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures
  • Common knowledge of children's cognitive, social, and skills development methods and techniques
  • Exceptional Knowledge of play-time, reading and quiet-time activities for children
  • Knowledge of child care facility, services and staff licensure and certification requirements
  • Adept in providing a supportive, caring environment for children.

Teacher

Rising Generation Early Learning Center
08.2012 - 09.2013
  • Design and implement daily activities and lessons
  • Supervise children classroom and outside activities
  • Conduct parent conferences and maintain disciplined, consistent communication with parents
  • Strong ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures
  • Common knowledge of children's cognitive, social, and skills development methods and techniques
  • Exceptional Knowledge of play-time, reading and quiet-time activities for children
  • Knowledge of child care facility, services and staff licensure and certification requirements
  • Adept in providing a supportive, caring environment for children
  • Teacher's Aide

Child Development Internship

Rising Generation Early Learning Center
10.2010 - 07.2012
  • Worked with toddler's, ages ranging from 18 to 24 months
  • Responsible for daily care of children including safety and occupying them throughout the day
  • Ensured an enjoyable learning environment
  • Communicated with parents about daily needs and concerns of the children
  • Assisted the lead teacher in formulating and executing weekly lesson plans
  • Completed art activities, hands-on learning and notes for parents.

Voluntary Worker/Data Entry, File Clerk

Parkdale High School & Charles Herbert Flowers High School
08.2008 - 06.2011
  • Child Development I, II & III

voluntary assistant

Parkdale High School & Charles Herbert Flowers High School
06.2010 - 08.2010
  • Responsible for filing documents, data entry, answering phones, working on excel spreadsheets, and other duties assigned.

Education

Teaching Early Childhood Education

Charles Herbert High School
06.2011

Skills

  • Proficiency in CDA competencies , including safe and healthy learning environments , advancing physical and intellectual competence , and supporting children's social and emotional development
  • Classroom Management: Managed classroom environment's to foster learning and safety , adhering to high standards
  • Assessment and Evaluation: Conducted assessments to track and promote child development , ensuring children met developmental milestones
  • Knowledge of developmentally appropriate Practices: Implemented age-appropriate practices tailored to the developmental needs of young children in an NAEYC standards, ensuring comprehensive early childhood education
  • Family Engagement: Built strong partnerships with families to support children's learning and development
  • Professionalism and Ethics: Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development and adhered to ethical practices as per NAEYC guidelines
  • Health and Safety Standards: Maintained and promoted health , safety nutritional standards within the classroom
  • Public Speaking: Experience in delivering presentations , leading meetings , and speaking confidently in front of groups
  • Microsoft Word: Proficient in creating formatting , and editing documents;experienced with advanced features such as mail merge , templates , and macros
  • Microsoft Excel: Skilled in data analysis creating and managing spreadsheets, using formulas and functions , creating charts
  • PDF Tools; Experienced in creating , editing , and converting PDF documents using software such as Adobe Acrobat;proficient in annotating and securing PDF files

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Timeline

Lead Teacher

Goddard School of Bethesda
05.2018 - Current

Lead Teacher

Bethesda Country Day School
09.2013 - 04.2018

Teacher

Rising Generation Early Learning Center
08.2012 - 09.2013

Child Development Internship

Rising Generation Early Learning Center
10.2010 - 07.2012

voluntary assistant

Parkdale High School & Charles Herbert Flowers High School
06.2010 - 08.2010

Voluntary Worker/Data Entry, File Clerk

Parkdale High School & Charles Herbert Flowers High School
08.2008 - 06.2011

Teaching Early Childhood Education

Charles Herbert High School
TANESHA COOKE