Objective

To work as a Preschool Teacher Assistant where I can utilize my expertise in assisting head teacher in the day-to-day activities of the classroom and manage children’s needs.

Professional Experience

August 2014 - June 2016

Community Development Institute (CDI) Head Start, Newark, NJ

Teaching Assistant

Assist head teacher in all classroom activities, field trips, outdoor play, follow daily schedule and lesson plans.

Help supervise at meal time to encourage good nutirition and social skills.

Assist with the supervision of all assigned volunteers in the classroom.

Attend all parent meeting and workshop trainings and understanding Head Start Performance Stadards.

Assist in developing material and activities for parents of different cultures.

Assist in providing a healthy and safe learning environment, help keep classroom clean and in order.

Take lead of classroom when teacher is absent.

Assist teacher in meeting the program needs for parent/and family involvement.

Communicate with parents on a positive role model about the program and the overall education and development.

Assist with maintaining records of of student attendance, meal count and volunteer sheets.

Use universal precautions during illness, injury and keep all parent information confidential.

June 2000 - June 2014

Newark Pre-School Council, Newark, NJ

Teacher Assistant

Asssted head teacher with the day-to-day functions of the class.

Assisted with lessons and worked with small groups.

Assisted with classroom management and redirected behavior of children.

Made home visits.

Escorted children to doctor and dentist appointments.

Escorted children during neighborhood walks and trips.

Maintained volunteer sheets.

Assisted in other areas as needed.

May 1993 - June 2000

Grace West Daycare, Newark, NJ

Teacher Assistant

Worked with infants and toddlers.

Asssted head teacher with the day-to-day functions of the class.

Assisted with lessons and worked with small groups.

Education

January 2008

Essex County College, Newark, NJ

Certification of Completion of CDA Training in Early Childhood Education Office

of Children and Family Well-Being

Accomplishments

2013

Professional Impact NJ Lattice Level 3: Credentialed 24 years of self reported servie in Early Care and Education

Met OOL NJ Group Teacher Approval

2009 – Received CDA

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