TARAYA SMITH
Bloomington,IN
Summary
Early Childhood Educator 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
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Nanny
Brownstein Family
08.2022 - Current
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Prepared tasty, healthy meals for children to encourage good eating habits.
- Implemented daily routine to maintain structure and stability
- Developed creative activities to encourage physical, social and emotional growth.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Planned and guided age-appropriate tasks like reading, crafts and sensory activities.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
Nanny
The Irvin Family
08.2018 - 07.2021
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor, and cognitive skills.
- Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects.
- Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
- Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.
Teaching Staff Member
Michigan State University Child Development Lab
12.2018 - 08.2020
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
Paraprofessional Assistant
EduStaff
01.2019 - 07.2019
- Assisted certified staff in devising strategies for reinforcing learning materials and developing student skills
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Helped teachers manage bus loading and unloading.
- Collaborated with instructors to develop engaging lesson plans.
- Laminated teaching materials to increase durability under repeated use.
Student Teacher
Michigan State University Child Development Lab
08.2018 - 12.2018
- Worked with classroom lead teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Promoted positive and productive learning environment to increase engagement and rapport with students and teachers.
- Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
- Created and implemented different learning activities to meet needs of different types of learners.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Child Development
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI12.2020
Skills
- First aid and CPR
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
- Educational support
- Activity planning
- Maintain safety
- Organization
- Age-Appropriate Curriculum
- Cleaning and Sanitation
- Infant, Toddler and Preschool Curricula
- Behavior Management Techniques
- Motivating and Inspiring Students
- Classroom Management Techniques
Timeline
Family Nanny
Brownstein Family
08.2022 - Current
Paraprofessional Assistant
EduStaff
01.2019 - 07.2019
Teaching Staff Member
Michigan State University Child Development Lab
12.2018 - 08.2020
Nanny
The Irvin Family
08.2018 - 07.2021
Student Teacher
Michigan State University Child Development Lab
08.2018 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Child Development
Michigan State University
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