Terrica Pope
Pope,MS
Summary
Driven Early Head Start Teacher and Instructional Paraprofessional with a proven track record at ICS Headstart and Quitman County School District. Excelled in fostering child development and critical thinking through innovative educational strategies. Demonstrated expertise in community resource coordination and exceptional communication, ensuring significant student progress and effective parent-teacher partnerships. Childcare professional with proven ability to create nurturing environments and coordinate effective programs. Strong focus on team collaboration, achieving results, and adapting to changing needs. Skilled in child development strategies, activity planning, and communication with parents and staff. Reliable and flexible, ensuring smooth and efficient operations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Head Start Teacher
ICS Headstart
08.2023 - Current
- Promoted creativity through imaginative play activities that encouraged expression of thoughts and feelings in a supportive setting.
- Assessed student progress regularly using various assessment tools and adjusted instruction accordingly for optimal growth.
- Supported diverse learners by differentiating instruction to meet individual needs and abilities.
- Enhanced parent-teacher communication through regular updates on student progress and collaborative problem-solving approaches.
- Coordinated with other staff members effectively in order to provide a cohesive childcare program promoting teamwork and collaboration.
- Ensured the health and safety of children by consistently monitoring their activities both indoors and outdoors.
- Collaborated with parents to address individual child needs and discuss progress reports regularly.
- Implemented hands-on learning opportunities that encouraged exploration, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills among children.
Instructional Paraprofessional
Quitman County School District
08.2019 - 08.2023
- Worked closely with lead teachers to develop curriculum materials that aligned with state standards and district objectives.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with special needs, ensuring their individualized learning goals were met.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to maintain a positive and focused classroom environment.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in education and enhance instructional techniques.
- Delivered curriculum in both one-on-one lessons and group learning environments.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Education
Associate of Arts - Child Development/ Childcare And Family
Holmes Community College
Grenada, MS05.2022
High School Diploma -
South Panola High School
Batesville, MS05.2012
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Reliability
- Excellent Communication
- Time Management
- Goal Setting
- Child development expertise
- Creativity and Innovation
- Budgeting and financial planning
- Case tracking and follow up
- Community resource coordination
Timeline
Early Head Start Teacher
ICS Headstart
08.2023 - Current
Instructional Paraprofessional
Quitman County School District
08.2019 - 08.2023
Associate of Arts - Child Development/ Childcare And Family
Holmes Community College
High School Diploma -
South Panola High School
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