Yolanda McFadden
Attleboro,MA
Summary
Dedicated Teacher with exceptional communication skills and a proven ability to engage students in the learning process. Expertise in developing dynamic educational environments that foster growth and encourage a passion for learning. Strong track record of building positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues to enhance the educational experience.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead ABACUS Teacher
Attleboro Public Schools
Attleboro, MA
09.2012 - Current
- Available for staffing at 6:30 a.m. and until 6:00 p.m. In the evening. Worked no less than 30 hours per week, pending the school calendar.
- Ensured the daily care and safety of children enrolled in the program.
- Organized and supervised activities and programs for entertainment, as well as enrichment.
- Oversees the daily contact with parents, ensuring proper procedures for dropping off and picking up children, as well as keeping parents informed of upcoming events and any issues involving their child.
- Plans, arranges, and carries out the daily schedule
- Attends the monthly staff meeting.
- Keep accurate records of children, files, and daily counts.
- Assists in training and mentoring new staff, and participates in overall staff training.
- Obtains and maintains CPR and First Aid certification.
- Promotes communication with staff at schools, i.e. Principals, teachers, custodians, and office staff.
- Participates in at least 10 hours per year of staff workshops, in addition to monthly staff meetings.
- Is aware of and participates in adhering to and implementing standards set by Department of Elementary and Secondary Education as well as Department of Early Education and Care.
Lead Daycare Teacher
Children's Express Childcare And Learning Center
Attleboro, MA
03.2003 - 05.2012
- Incorporated music, art, games, books, blocks, puzzles into daily instruction.
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Collaborated with colleagues on developing new classroom projects and monthly themes.
- Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Instructed and assisted children in eating, toileting, and resting to help develop healthy personal habits.
- Read stories to children and taught painting, drawing, and crafts.
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss students' progress and areas requiring improvement.
- Monitored student behavior to ensure compliance with rules and expectations set forth by school administration.
- Organized creative and fun activities, enhancing children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
- Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
Education
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Fisher College
Boston, MA05-1997
High School Diploma -
Germantown High School
Philadelphia, PA06-1988
Skills
- Clear Communication with Parents
- Social-emotional learning
- Support for Family Engagement
- Group instruction
- Diversity Understanding
- Effective listening
- Flexible and adaptive
- Child development
- Student engagement
- Resilience in Skill Development
- Group and individual instruction
- Motivating students
- Effective Communication Skills
- Public speaking
Timeline
Lead ABACUS Teacher
Attleboro Public Schools
09.2012 - Current
Lead Daycare Teacher
Children's Express Childcare And Learning Center
03.2003 - 05.2012
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Fisher College
High School Diploma -
Germantown High School
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