Theresa White
Jacksonville,Florida
Summary
Caring Program Assistant/Teacher with 20+ years of experience in childcare instruction. Closely monitors student progress while implementing modern educational techniques into day-to-day practices. Committed to long-term student success through well-rounded educations. Implement intervention strategies and discipline management techniques to enhance student success. Trained in attendance, assessment and grading requirements.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
After-School Program Assistant/Teacher
The Carpenter Shop Center
Jacksonville, FL
09.2015 - Current
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Administered assessments to determine each student's specific educational and social needs.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Maintained accurate and complete records for 120 students.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Met with parents to resolve conflicting educational priorities and issues.
- Created schedules and lesson plans for Social Emotional Learning classes to increase student interest and participation.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge of Social Emotional Learning by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
Childcare Provider
Self-Employed/ Hogan Family Child Care
Jacksonville, FL
06.1998 - 09.2015
- Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play and instruction.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Led children in creative, athletic and educational activities while maintaining safe and orderly group.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Cared for children ages infant to 12 in nurturing and age-appropriate way.
- Set and enforced rules to maintain children's safety and created welcoming, caring environments for all children.
- Kept areas clean, organized and stocked, and sanitized surfaces and toys each day.
- Helped children develop motor skills in preparation for kindergarten.
- Created safe and engaging learning environment for groups of diverse children with various learning styles.
- Developed lessons and activities to promote children's physical and emotional development.
- Worked with children individually and in groups to teach social, communicative and problem-solving skills.
- Observed children to proactively identify issues with emotional or physical development and worked with parents and supervisors to address concerns.
- Maintained group discipline through positive reinforcement, behavior modeling and collaboration with parents.
- Handled daily administrative tasks efficiently to minimize time away from children.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
Child Care Worker
Little Saints Childcare Center
Jacksonville, FL
09.2009 - 07.2012
- Instructed children in health and personal habits.
- Provided continuous supervision to children during indoor and outdoor activities to maintain safe learning and playing environments.
- Used forms to document children's growth, development and behavior.
- Developed healthy relationships with 20 children to provide support and guidance in learning.
- Communicated with parents regarding child's behavior, daily activities and concerns.
- Taught children educational games to reinforce learning of alphabets and numbers.
- Supported children's emotional and social development by encouraging positive self-concepts and understanding of others.
- Cared for children ages infant to 4 in nurturing and age-appropriate way.
- Set and enforced rules to maintain children's safety and created welcoming, caring environments for all children.
- Developed lessons and activities to promote children's physical and emotional development.
- Selected appropriate stories based on ages of children and teachable moments, read to groups and promoted discussions based on content.
- Planned and managed learning-focused, imaginative and play-oriented activities for preschool children.
Education
No Degree - International Business Management
Staten Island College
Staten Island, NYChef/ Cook - Culinary Arts
Virginia Collage
Jacksonville, FL12.2015
Child Development Associate - Child Development
Jacksonville Children's Commission
Jacksonville, FL01.2011
Associate of Science - Mechanical Engineering
New York City Technical College
Brooklyn, NY06.1989
High School Diploma -
Catherine McAuley High School
Brooklyn, NY06.1985
Skills
- Group and individual instruction
- Student engagement
- Classroom technology
- Student-centered learning
- Learner assessment
- Child development
- Classroom management
- Lesson Planning
- Decision Making
- Group learning mechanics
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant, Florida State College - 1997
Timeline
After-School Program Assistant/Teacher
The Carpenter Shop Center
09.2015 - Current
Child Care Worker
Little Saints Childcare Center
09.2009 - 07.2012
Childcare Provider
Self-Employed/ Hogan Family Child Care
06.1998 - 09.2015
No Degree - International Business Management
Staten Island College
Chef/ Cook - Culinary Arts
Virginia Collage
Child Development Associate - Child Development
Jacksonville Children's Commission
Associate of Science - Mechanical Engineering
New York City Technical College
High School Diploma -
Catherine McAuley High School
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