Trinity Dayton
Smithville
Summary
Professional educator with strong foundation in early childhood education, experiences in clinical and public school settings. Skilled in creating engaging learning environments, fostering child development, and employing effective classroom management techniques. Focuses on team collaboration and adaptable to changing needs of the students, ensuring reliability and positive outcomes. Proficient in curriculum development, and student assessment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Cedar Creek Elementary
Cedar Creek, Texas
08.2025 - 05.2026
- Internalized weekly lesson plans, and created small group instruction for both math and reading.
- Communicated with guardians regarding their child's growth and behavior each day.
- Collaborated with the Kindergarten team daily to bring fresh ideas to the classroom to enrich our students learning.
- Created and implemented differentiated small group and intervention plans for each students academic level.
- Modeled and taught coping and breathing strategies to students when big feelings arised.
- Created own learning materials for centers and small group lessons.
- Collected data each week on the progress of students in small group and intervention time.
- Monitored formative assessments to identify learning gaps and redesigned mini-lessons, producing measurable improvements in mastery and classroom confidence.
- Piloted interactive storytelling routines using movement and gestures to engage multilingual learners, enhancing vocabulary acquisition and participation during literacy blocks
- Established home–school communication systems with weekly progress notes and activity suggestions, improving parental involvement and continuity of learning at home.
Registered Behavior Technician
Action Behavior Centers
Kyle, TX
02.2024 - 04.2025
- Promoted positive behavior change using reinforcement strategies (naturalistic teaching, token economies) in collaboration with a Board Certified Behavior Analyst to implement effective treatment plans.
- Reduced maladaptive behaviors through individualized ABA therapy, focusing on skill development in academics, vocational tasks, communication, safety, socialization, and self-regulation.
- Monitored and recorded problem behaviors, collecting accurate data through behavior-consequence tracking, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
- Prevented behavior escalation through identification of behavior triggers, and precursors.
- Provided de-escalation techniques when challenging behaviors occurred while maintaining a safe environment for the surrounding clients and staff.
- Led group sessions focused on social skills, peer interaction, and cooperation through structured activities with age-appropriate peers.
- Built strong rapport with guardians by discussing daily progress, identifying potential behavior triggers (e.g., lack of sleep or breakfast), and providing detailed summaries of the child's day.
- Promoted communication development by incorporating family input and learner preferences; encouraging Spanish vocalizations, American Sign Language (ASL), Picture Communication Exchange System (PECS), Augmentative and Alternative Communication device (AAC) to foster self-advocacy.
- Mentored and trained new technicians, fostering confidence and skill development through hands-on support and guidance, enhancing overall team performance and client care.
- Designed instructional program materials using creative software (Canva, Google Docs, Microsoft Word, Excel).
Registered Behavior Technician
Bierman Autism Center
Needham, MA
09.2024 - 11.2024
- Implemented individualized behavior support plans under supervision, using evidence-based practices like precision teaching to enhance client learning.
- Collaborated with Speech Pathologists and Occupational Therapists to share behavioral observations, informing goal-setting and therapy adjustments.
- Contributed to inclusive holiday events, creating a welcoming environment for neurodiverse learners and their families.
- Applied creative problem-solving during transitions by using countdown timers, encouraging time requests, and offering personalized choices (e.g., "Would you like to fly like a dragon or waddle like a bird to group?") to increase engagement in low-preferred activities.
Assistant Teacher
First Class Child Development Center
Buda, TX
08.2019 - 08.2021
- Prepared lessons by gathering materials and setting up equipment.
- Lead afternoon teacher for a class of 20 students aged three to four.
- Acted as support to the lead preschool teacher in the mornings.
- Maintained a safe, nurturing environment by adhering to preschool policies and procedures.
- Promoted physical development through daily outdoor activities focused on gross motor skills.
- Enhanced student engagement with interactive, hands-on activities. For example, after a unit on sea creatures, students engaged in water play with figurines, identifying animal features (fins, gills, tail, tentacles) and reinforcing content knowledge while fostering social interaction and fine motor skills.
- Promoted group-based learning, focusing on peer interaction and memory recall through story time, music class, calendar skills (month/day/year/season), and basic American Sign Language.
- Supported students' development through classroom games, arts and crafts, alphabet worksheets, and fine motor activities, such as teaching how to hold a writing utensil.
- Created and implemented lesson plans aligned with students' developmental stages and skills.
- Reinforced behavioral expectations through clear guidance, modeled positive peer interactions, and used redirection to encourage empathy and self-regulation.
Daycare Teacher
Peppermint Fence
Carthage, TX
08.2018 - 07.2019
- Provided a safe, nurturing environment by regularly monitoring spaces for hazards and sanitizing toys and equipment.
- Oversaw smooth transitions between activities such as snack time, outdoor play, and naptime. Adapted to the developmental needs of children from 18 months to preschool age, leading structured activities.
- Promoted to Lead Afternoon Teacher in a classroom of 20 three- to four-year-olds, managing routines including snack, circle time, toilet training, and outdoor play.
- Fostered strong parent relationships through consistent communication and daily updates on child progress and inventory needs.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of North Texas
Denton, TX01-2023
No Degree - Alternative Teaching Certification Program
Teachworthy
Texas05-2026
Skills
- Behavioral management
- Reinforcement procedures
- Data collection and interpretation
- Personalized Learning
- Functional Communication Training,
- Language development
- Creative problem-solving,
- Inclusive practices,
- Engagement techniques,
- Conflict management
- Team collaboration
- Creative teaching strategies
Accomplishments
- Action Behavior Centers Learning Core Value Award (April 2024)
- Action Behavior Centers Caring Core Value Award (May 2024)
- Action Behavior Centers Caring Core Value Award (January 2025)
- The University Star’s Public Relation Person of the Year 2020
- President List Spring 2019
- 4X Deans List Fall 2019, Spring 2020, Spring 2021, Spring 2023
- Student Journalist (The University Star)
- Journalist Intern (San Antonio Sentinel)
- Volunteer (Fall 2022-Spring 2023)- Fostered a sense of community and supported those in need by volunteering weekends at a communal garden and farm; planting and gathering fresh produce for local shelters.
Certification
- Registered Behavior Technician
- First Aid/Safety Care
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Cedar Creek Elementary
08.2025 - 05.2026
Registered Behavior Technician
Bierman Autism Center
09.2024 - 11.2024
Registered Behavior Technician
Action Behavior Centers
02.2024 - 04.2025
Assistant Teacher
First Class Child Development Center
08.2019 - 08.2021
Daycare Teacher
Peppermint Fence
08.2018 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of North Texas
No Degree - Alternative Teaching Certification Program
Teachworthy