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Vonetta Brown
Norfolk,VA
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at READY Academy, excelling in fostering social-emotional growth and enhancing literacy skills. Demonstrated problem-solving and compassionate communication while managing classroom behavior and engaging students through interactive methods. Committed to nurturing a supportive environment that promotes healthy habits and a love of learning.
Overview
13
years of professional experience
Work History
READY Academy
Summer Camp Counselor
07.2005 - 08.2018
Job overview
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Supported children by actively listening and offering encouragement.
- Organized and guided group activities by leading, coaching, and participating with campers.
- Acted as positive role model and mentor to provide campers with constructive guidance and promote healthy habits and attitudes.
- Managed daily operations of camp programs, ensuring smooth transitions between activities and maintaining participant engagement throughout the day.
- Implemented camp activities fostering physical, social, and emotional growth.
- Collaborated with fellow counselors to develop creative solutions for behavioral issues, resulting in improved camper conduct.
READY Academy
PreK4 Teacher
09.2010 - 06.2018
Job overview
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Promoted social-emotional development with interactive lessons on empathy, conflict resolution, and self-regulation techniques.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Fostered a love of learning among students by maintaining an energetic teaching style and incorporating creative, interactive elements into lessons.
- Improved student literacy skills by incorporating daily read-alouds, guided reading groups, and independent reading time.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
READY Academy Christian School
PreK3 Teacher Assistance
09.2006 - 06.2009
Job overview
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
READY Academy Christian School
PreK5 Teacher Assistance
09.2005 - 06.2006
Job overview
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Patience and empathy
- Compassionate communication
- Attention to detail
- Role modeling
- Child supervision
- Health and wellness
- Friendly, positive attitude
Timeline
PreK4 Teacher
READY Academy
09.2010 - 06.2018
PreK3 Teacher Assistance
READY Academy Christian School
09.2006 - 06.2009
PreK5 Teacher Assistance
READY Academy Christian School
09.2005 - 06.2006
Summer Camp Counselor
READY Academy
07.2005 - 08.2018
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