B. Odunewu *

B A S I R A T O D U N E W U

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Chicago, IL 60652 ad39kn@r.postjobfree.com

QUALIFICATION HIGHLIGHTS

• B.A in Early Childhood Education

• Over 15 years of experience in teaching and education

• Experience working with students of all ages, with expertise in infants and toddlers

• Experience adhering to the National Association for the Education of Young Children standards

• Experience and passion for working with individuals from diverse backgrounds

• Proficient in utilizing Salesforce for client information management EDUCATION

2017 National Louis University Chicago, IL

Bachelor of Arts

Major: Early Childhood Education

Minor: Psychology

2006 Richard Daley City College Chicago, IL

Associate of Applied Science

Major: Early Childhood Education

CERTIFICATES

Gateway to Opportunities Early Childhood Education- Level 5 Gateway to Opportunities Infant and Toddler- Level 5 Family Support Service Credential- Level 4

Program for Infant and Toddler Care (PITC) Modules 1-4 Certificate Parents as Teacher Certificate

Baby TALK Certificate

EMPLOYMENT

Parent Educator & Home Visitor

May 2018- Present Asian Human Services Chicago, IL

• Provide families with children ages four and under with knowledge and support through strengths based, in-home visitation services focusing on child development, nutrition, health, positive parenting & school readiness.

• Facilitate socialization opportunities for enrolled families.

• Provide access to and promoting utilization of community resources including story time at local libraries and playgroups

• Facilitate families’ access to local resources such as completing SNAP benefit application, obtaining library card, and connecting to WIC program specialist. B. Odunewu 2

• Maintain effective communication with participating families, program director and colleagues, and community agencies

• Complete all required documentation in accordance with federal and state (Illinois Department of Family and Support Services) standards by maintaining organized client files and efficiently utilizing mandated data entry program

• Participate in continued professional development

• Solicit funding and needed resources from community stakeholders Lead Teacher, October 2016-Present

December 2016 – May 2018 Centers for New Horizon Chicago, IL

• Plan, implement and evaluate childcare programming according to NAEYC standards

• Create lesson plans centered on enhancing developmental stages and guided by culturally relevant pedagogy

• Conduct home visits and parent conferences

• Supervise children’s daily activities and overall educational curriculum

• Evaluate and report students’ progress through observation recordings

• Conduct early childhood screenings, and developmental assessments Lead Teacher

August 2014 - June 2016 Rainbow Day School Chicago, IL

• Develop and implement creative lesson plans that are developmentally appropriate for young students

• Engage in play activities with students to build language and social skills

• Create regular art and sensory experiences for children

• Engage in rich literacy experiences multiple times per day

• Communicate with parents about their child’s development and daily activities and behaviors

• Assess children to ensure appropriate development Teacher March 2011 - August 2013 Centers for New Horizon Chicago, IL

• Plan, implement and evaluate childcare programming according to NAEYC standards

• Create lesson plans centered on enhancing developmental stages

• Conduct home visits and parent conferences

• Supervise children’s daily activities and overall educational curriculum

• Evaluate and report students’ progress through observation recordings

• Conduct early childhood screenings, and developmental assessments Direct Service Professional

November 2007- January 2017 Little City Foundation Schaumburg, IL

• Provided direct care services to residents in a group home setting

• Administered medication

• Engaged residents in community activities

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• Implemented and documented residents' progress towards treatment goals

• Transported clients and accompany them to various activities including recreational activities, religious services, grocery shopping, and other community outings

• Maintained housekeeping standards by performing housekeeping duties

• Participated in the completion of assessment tools Teacher

February 2007- May 2008 Corporate Childcare Consultant Chicago, IL

• Conducted daily classroom instructions in a classroom with children between the ages of fifteen and twenty-four months, and three and five years old.

• Conducted daily classroom instructions

• Taught children between the ages of fifteen and twenty-four months, and three and five years old

• Briefed parents on students’ development and skill acquisition REFERENCES

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