Lynette Ponder
Teacher
Detroit, MI
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Assistant GSRP teacher/Lead Toddler Teacher
For Kids Sake Montessori - Southfield, MI
September 2018 to Present
• Observe and evaluate student's performance and development
• Plan, prepare and deliver instructional, activities that facilitate active learning experiences.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
• Prepare classroom for class activities.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development.
Teacher
NEW ST. PAUL HEAD START AGENCY - Detroit, MI
September 2016 to July 2018
High scope curriculum lead, teaching team setting, providing a safe, clean, fun learning environment for children, create daily lesson plans, work well at communicating to parents and co-workers of job duties and responsibilities. Training members how to scaffold successfully per individual student.
Lead Teacher
Henderson Christian Aademy - Henderson, NV
August 2017 to December 2017
Responsible for instructing students, creating weekly lesson plans, providing a safe, clean and fun learning environment. Taught using the high-scope curriculum. Progressed the students extremely fast and created a new classroom based off success during the summer month.
Lead Early Head Start Teacher
Certified Plus Staffing
September 2016 to August 2017
Assistant teacher
● Develop a strong daily schedule
● Provide comfort and support to children/parents
● Engage in communication with children/peers/parents
● Observe nature with children
● Plan active group experiences
● Show respect to children
Substitute Teacher
Superior Employment Services
April 2014 to August 2016
Educate students of K-5th grade
● Dictate school rules
● Improve students understanding of basic subjects
● Balance real world with subjects
● Challenge students with critical thinking skills
● Initiated new methods of learning
Assistant Cheerleading Coach
Franklin High School
December 2012 to March 2013
for competitive season with the varsity cheer team
● Improved cheer techniques
● Critiqued performance moves
● Achieved respect
● Coached girls between the ages of 15-18
Varsity Assistant Cheer Coach
Oak Park High School
August 2011 to July 2012
Managed daily practices, sporting events, and meetings
● Initiated school spirit
● Established a sub-varsity team
● Trained athletes in stunting, tumbling, and cheer motions/techniques
● Balanced fundraising funds
● Provided knowledge and instructed student-athletes of current MHSAA cheer rules and regulations
● Coached girls between the ages of 14-18
● Introduced new stunts
● Purchased new uniforms for the sub-varsity team
● Transformed the cheer program into a competitive cheer team
Volunteered as a cheer coach
Southfield Jayhawks
August 2005 to November 2011
Trained athletes in stunting, tumbling, and cheer motions/techniques
● Scheduled practices for competitive season
● Trained girls between the ages of 3-15 in cheerleading
● Motivated girls to become more athletic
● Participated in various city-wide functions and activities
Volunteered to coach girls between the ages of 5-15
Oak Park Trojans
August 2010 to August 2011
Coordinated daily practices and parent meetings
● Created competitive cheer material
● Increased the number of cheerleaders in the overall organization
● Analyzed various skill levels
● Ensured that all safety rules were enforced
● Displayed proper stunting and tumbling techniques
Assisting customers
Cedar Point
2004 to 2005
with purchases
● Stock
● Inventory
● Opening and closing locations
● Initiated new position in merchandise
Education
Elementary Education
Wayne State University