teacher/teacher assistant

Nicky Franks

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203-***-**** (cell)

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EDUCATION:

Bachelor of Arts in Human Development and Family Studies

University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT May 2009

Concentration: Education/Infancy to Childhood Major GPA: 3.0

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Boys and Girls Club Early Education Center, Bristol, CT May 2010 – April 2011

Preschool Teacher

- create and implement weekly lesson plans based on curriculum

- communicate children’s educational progress and needs with parents or guardians

- keep accurate documentation of behaviors such as educational care plans

- arrange the classroom to reflect developmental and educational needs of the children

Four Corners Therapeutic School, Portland, OR August – December 2009

Child and Adolescent Treatment Specialist

- counsel children through crisis as well as consult on IEP’s

- assist children with concerns and struggles with class work and manage varying behaviors

- provide individual educational assistance inside and outside of the classroom setting

- observe and evaluate child’s behaviors and actions and write daily and weekly reports

Family and Children’s Aid Inc, Danbury, CT June 2008 – August 2009

Child Care Worker

- assist children with their daily morning and night routines including meals and dressing

- facilitate many different activities designed to engage a large number of children

- care for the physical and mental health of the children in the home during times of trauma

- apply behavioral strategies for children based on individual needs

- write daily reports on clients behaviors and progress on therapeutic goals

University of Connecticut Child Labs, Storrs, CT December 2005 – May 2005

Child Development Worker

- ensured the physical and mental well - being of the children

- set up interactive tools and materials for children’s cognitive development

- interacted and assisted children with their daily routines including feeding and hygiene

- encouraged development and educational play through guided and spontaneous activities

CERTIFICATION:

Connecticut Department of Public Health Head Teacher Certification

American Red Cross Adult/Child/Infant CPR, Choking and First Aid

EpiPen Certified

PMT and NCI Certified (protective holds)

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