Assistant High School
Resume:
Mario Yarbrough
*** ****** **. ***.**. Evanston, Illinois 60202
mario ********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
Seeking employment in Early Childhood Education
QUALIFICATIONS
Pre-School Assistant Teacher
Over 8 years of experience as an assistant teacher and floater for pre-school children (ages 2-5
years old).
EDUCATION
Pursuing Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education - Oakton Community College
• August 2002 - present
36 ECE credit hours achieved .
- Northeastern Illinois University- August 2001 - May 2002 • General Education credits
High School Diploma - Evanston Township High School- September 1997 - June 2001
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
October 2007 - Present
Assistant Teacher (Floater)
One Hope United Child Development Center (formally Lutheran Children s Daycare),
Wilmette, IL
Assist teachers of children ages 1-3 years old with key skills training and communication to the
parents
Contributions
- Work with the children to learn potty training, art activities, effective interpersonal
communication, and fine & gross motor activities
- Document developmental status of the children
- Organize the portfolios of children in my primary care group by writing up anecdotal
records
- Communicate with the parents by writing them a note twice a week to let them know what
developmental activities their children have done throughout the day
- lead small and large group activities for the children which include focusing on the children's
developmental skills, such as fine motor and gross motor activities, and interacting with each
other in activities such as reading stories, singing songs, playing games, and singing finger play
songs.
- Help the children with self-help skills, such as teaching them how to put on their
snow pants, boots, coats, shoes and other clothing
- Help my co-teachers prepare & deliver the lesson for the week
- Prepare art activities for the children
- Assist the children in the art activities to teach them how to express their ideas
through art
- Make sure that the classroom is a safe and structured environment for the children
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Lead Teacher
March -September 2007
Child Time,
Evanston, IL
Managed a preschool classroom with children ages 3.5-4 years old.
Contributions
-Supervised the children
-Led activities according to the lesson plan and curriculum.
-Ensured a safe and structured environment in the classroom for the children, which
enhanced the children's learning.
-Trained the assistant teacher in my classroom to gain strong classroom management.
-Conducted parent-teacher conferences
-Worked with children with special needs, ensuring that their needs were met.
Floater
April 2005-March 2007
Bright Horizons ENH Child Development Center,
Evanston, IL
Supervised several classrooms from toddlers to pre-kindergarteners (ages 12
months to 5 years old).
Contributions
-Assisted the teachers with structured activities throughout the day, such as lesson
planning, art activities and curriculum programs.
-Provided classroom coverage when a parent meeting took place
-Participated in staff meetings
-Used positive teamwork while working professionally with children and co-workers
to help enhance the children's learning.
-Helped the children to learn self-help skills by having them pick their names on the card to pick
what area they chose to play in.
Lead Teacher
August 2004 -April 2005
Little Peoples Daycare and Kindergarten,
Chicago (Rogers Park), IL
Managed different classrooms up to 20 children (ages 2 to 6 years old)
through different activities throughout the day.
I Assisted with providing an environment that is organized, safe, child-centered and
attractive.
Helped with lesson planning and creating the curriculum programs Participated in parent-teacher
conferences and staff meetings
Assisted in preparation of daily activities
Student Helper
September 2004 -November 2004
School For Little Children,
Evanston, IL
Supervised the children Prepared their snacks
Assisted teachers with art activities, circle time and outside time
Note: This position was a temporary job, which only lasted 3 months
because it was part of my Early Childhood Education (ECE) Class 104 at Oakton
Community College.
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Camp Counselor
June 2004 -August 2004
Ecology Center,
Evanston, IL
Monitored children ages 6 to 7 years old
Led arts and crafts, nature activities, and games
Monitored children with special needs, making sure that their
needs were met.
Assisted the other camp counselors when they led activities
Teacher Assistant
June 2003--May 2004
YMCA McGraw Childcare,
Evanston,IL
Monitored children ages 2 to 5 years old
Assisted the teacher with daily activities, such as reading stories, performing creative
arts, conducting toiletries, preparing snacks and I worked with the parents to help teach the
children.
Staff Member
October 2002 -June 2003
Evanston Athletic
Kids Club,
Evanston, IL
Monitored the children ages 6 weeks to 8 years old while their parents were working out
Provided a safe and happy play area for the children
***References available upon request
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