Warren, MI *****
OBJECTIVE
To apply my knowledge and experiences of early childhood education and development to expand my career experiences.
EDUCATION
CERTIFICATION
Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education May 2007
Saginaw Valley State University, University Center, MI
GPA: 3.59; Dean’s List Winter 2005-Winter 2007
Associates in Fine Arts Degree May 2004
Delta College, University Center, MI
GPA: 3.6; Dean’s List Winter 2004; Honors Program Certificate
Elementary K-5 All Subjects (K-8 self CC)
English (BA) 6-8
Social Studies (RX) 6-8
Early Childhood, Birth-8 (ZA)
CPR/AED & First Aid for the Professional Rescuer
Michigan Literacy Progress Profile (MLPP) PK-3
ESI-R (P & K) Certification 2013
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Lead GSRP Teacher
Woodward Academy, Detroit, MI December 2014-Present
Team planned and taught High Scope lesson plans for GSRP children
Assisted Program Director in maintaining high quality standards for Wayne
County, the state and the City of Detroit
Conducted self in a professional atmosphere with parents, staff and children
daily
Lead Headstart Teacher
Starfish Family Services, Inkster, MI November 2011-December 2014
Planned and implemented High Scope lesson plans for Headstart children
Assessed children based on the COR objectives in High Scope Curriculum
Worked directly with families, staff, and children professionally on a daily basis
Assistant Preschool Teacher
Southgate Headstart, Southgate & Flatrock, MI March 2011- November 2011
Assisted with daily routine, activities, and curriculum for three to five yr olds
Assessed children based on High Scope curriculum goals and objectives
Worked with children, families, and staff in a professional manner
Preschool Teacher
Kiddie Kampus Preschool Southgate, MI September 2010- February 2011
Taught developmentally appropriate lessons for two to four year old children
Assessed children based on the Creative Curriculum Assessments
Addressed children and families needs based on individual differences and
Socio-economic needs.
Preschool Teacher
Sonshine Kids Preschool and Daycare, Bad Axe, MI August 2008-May 2010
Assisted in developing, creating, and organizing new preschool program
Taught developmentally appropriate lessons for three to five year old children based on the Creative Curriculum and Christian Curriculum
TEACHING RELATED EXPERIENCE
Substitute Teacher February 2007-August 2008
Tuscola & Huron County Public Schools, MI
Carried out lesson plans provided by the teacher
Maintained discipline in the classroom to guarantee student learning
Experienced a wide variety of classrooms PreK-12, Special Education
(CI, LD, EI), Physical Education, and Music
Youth Programs Assistant August 2002-August 2004 Delta College Youth Programs, Bay City, MI
Assisted in planning and implementing of educational trips for at-risk students
Performed in a professional manner with staff, parents, and students at all times
Provided a positive & encouraging role model for 6th-12th grade at-risk students
REFERENCES
Dena Fisher, Director
Woodward Academy GSRP
951 East Lafayette
Detroit, MI 48207
313-***-**** Ext: 1005
Akecia T. Thompson, GSRP Early Childhood Specialist
Dove Early Childhood Consulting, LLC
Wayne County, MI
Alayna Ohneck, QIA
United Way
10 West Adams Apt 402
Detroit, MI 48226
313-***-**** (Cell)
Diane Cameron, Retried Director
Starfish Family Services Headstart
30000 Hiveley
Inkster, MI 48141
313-***-**** (Cell)
Elizabeth Ferris, Preschool Teacher
35951 Smithfield Street
Farmington, MI 48335
248-***-**** (Cell)
Sarah Brooks, Director
Sonshine Kids Preschool & Daycare
165 Pigeon Road
Bad Axe, MI 48413