Enthusiastic professional committed to fostering students' academic, social and emotional growth. Experienced teaching several and several grades with differentiated instruction. Exceptional communication skills with parents, administrators and other educators.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
4th Grade Teacher
JYK Discovery Charter School
Philadelphia, PA
08.2023 - Current
Developed and implemented engaging, standards-aligned lesson plans across ELA, math, science, and social studies.
Utilized Wit & Wisdom and enVision Mathematics curriculum to support student literacy and numeracy growth.
Assessed student progress through formative and summative assessments, providing differentiated instruction based on data.
Fostered a positive, inclusive classroom culture while managing student behavior through clear expectations and restorative practices.
Collaborated with parents, colleagues, and support staff to meet diverse student needs, and IEP goals.
Participated in ongoing professional development and PLCs to enhance instructional practices.
Early Head Start Home Visitor
The Health Federation Of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
08.2020 - 08.2023
Utilized various technology platforms such as Zoom or Google Classroom for virtual home visits or video conferencing when needed.
Maintained accurate records of all interactions with families, including progress notes and case summaries.
Provided parenting education, guidance, and support to families with children from birth to age five.
Developed individualized plans for each family based on their strengths and needs.
Monitored child development, and made referrals for early intervention services when needed.
Assessed each family's level of functioning using appropriate assessment tools such as the Family Assessment Form.
Early Child Development Teacher
Young World Early Learning Center
Philadelphia, PA
08.2017 - 11.2019
Developed age-appropriate activities to encourage physical, social and intellectual development of children.
Assessed children's abilities, strengths, interests and needs through observations.
Uphold the standards of 4 KEYSTONE STARS and the National Association for the Education of Young Children accredited institution.
Prepared the classroom with a variety of materials or resources for children to explore, manipulate, or use in learning activities, or imaginative play.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Child Development And Family Relations
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA
05-2016
Skills
CPR and First Aid Training
Lesson planning
Curriculum development
Student assessment
Classroom management
Differentiated instruction
Parent collaboration
Certification
PA State Police Clearance
PA Child Abuse Clearance
Cogent Federal Fingerprinting
ACT 168
CPR and First Aid Certified
Affiliations
Member, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc.
National Association for the Education of Young Children
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
4th Grade Teacher
JYK Discovery Charter School
08.2023 - Current
Early Head Start Home Visitor
The Health Federation Of Philadelphia
08.2020 - 08.2023
Early Child Development Teacher
Young World Early Learning Center
08.2017 - 11.2019
Bachelor of Science - Child Development And Family Relations
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