Teacher Assistant

Destinee S. Eldridge

**** **** ***** *** * Florissant, MO 63033

E-mail: *****************@*****.***

Phone: 314-***-****

Objective:

To obtain employment with a public or private organization which offers a diversified environment, utilization of my skills, provides the opportunity for growth and afford me the ability to expand my knowledge.

Work Experience:

Herbert Hoover Boys and Girls Club of Greater St. Louis 06/15 – 08/15

Title: Youth Development Specialist

Supervised and/or participated in various recreation programs and activities with students to stimulate interest in and cooperation with various social and education programs.

Teach, supervised and/or participated in various daily living activities with students to stimulate interest in and train them on different social issues.

Provided advice to students on personal problems they may encounter such as peer pressure, adapting to the surroundings, and so forth by presenting a positive role model and using common sense to relieve tension and prevent additional problems.

Responsible for creatively structuring activities for groups.

Collaborated with the general public and other community organizations.

Kept continual track of the number of students under direct supervision through periodic head counts.

Creative Mind Child Development Center, MO 08/14- 05/15

Title: Lead Teacher

Plans, adapts and schedules age appropriate curriculum involving various activities to stimulate children’s cognitive skills, abilities and development.

Provided continuous supervision to children enrolled in Child Development Center; ensures health and safety of children.

Maintained center, rooms, and play areas in a clean, orderly, and safe condition; sets up rooms and areas for various activities such as lunch, naps, games, etc.

Recorded daily observations of children’s behavior and activities; monitors behavioral patterns and develops assessments and profiles.

Scheduled parent conferences to discuss children’s development and concerns.

Worked with parents to devise learning strategies as necessary.

Maintained accurate attendance and enrollment records.

Monitored children for signs of child abuse and reported incidents of suspected abuse to appropriate authorities.

Maintained current knowledge in the field of Early Childhood Development.

Trained and directed the work of student assistants, student teachers and short-term, non-continuing personnel.

Little Angels Child Center, MO 01/12-05/12

Title: Teacher Assistant

Assisted lead teacher with daily operations and assume responsibility of duties in lead teacher’s absence.

Interacted with children playfully and encouraged natural exploration and curiosity while teaching children about positive guidance strategies.

Worked with fellow college students by modeling and communicating concrete strategies that connect classroom theory to direct practice with young children.

Assisted in planning, coordinating, and preparing activities, teaching methods, and environmental materials that meet programs philosophy.

Assisted in preparation of various presentations and attended center sponsored events, including mandatory monthly meetings.

Trinity Child Development Center, MO 05/11- 07/11

Title: Lead Teacher

Ø Met regularly with Assistant teacher and aides to develop weekly plans.

Ø Maintained records on each child’s progress and development for purpose of planning and compliance with Head Start Standards.

Responsible for assisting with the implementation of developmental, behavioral, and sensory screenings within the scheduled mandated by regulations and performance standards.

Worked with Parent Coordinator to plan and participate in parent activities.

Provided day-to-day supervision and support to teacher assistants, teacher aides, substitutes and volunteers, which included sharing daily program plans and discussing goals for children.

Dewey School of International Studies, MO 05/10 – 07/10

Title: Teacher Assistant

Assisted lead teacher with daily operations and assume responsibility of duties in lead teacher’s absence.

Interacted with children playfully and encouraged natural exploration and curiosity while teaching children about positive guidance strategies.

Worked with fellow college students by modeling and communicating concrete strategies that connect classroom theory to direct practice with young children.

Assisted in planning, coordinating, and preparing activities, teaching methods, and environmental materials that meet programs philosophy.

Assisted in preparation of various presentations and attended center sponsored events, including mandatory monthly meetings.

Education:

Harris Stowe State University,

St. Louis, MO

Bachelors of Science, Educational Studies

GPA: 3.0/ Graduated 05/2015

Relevant coursework includes the following:

Foundations of Education, Behavioral Psychology, Child Psychology, Humanistic Psychology, and Grant Writing.

References: Available upon request

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