Anisha Pittman

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EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION SPECIALIST

Over 15 years of experience in teaching and instructing children. Skilled in classroom management, creating age-appropriate lesson plans, and ensuring that all students reach readiness and learning goals.

A strong communicator, able to work closely with parents and as part of a team. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2017-Present Disability Assistant, Center for Family Services, Camden, NJ.

● Assist Head Teacher with the daily operations, planning and implementation of classroom activities and children observation.

● Work with children with disabilities or challenging behaviors while assuring safety and compliance at all times.

● Share information on a daily basis with classroom staff concerning conversations with parents and/or observations of children.

● Responsible for understanding and implementing Head Start and State Standards. 2015 – 2017 Promise Corps NJ Member, Center for Family Services, Camden, NJ.

● Assists Head Start teachers in leading classroom activities to help students reach and exceed kindergarten readiness goals.

● Leads lessons and enrichment activities, working one-on-one with students who need additional attention.

● Helps create a supportive and encouraging classroom environment.

● Meets with student parents monthly. Tracks Born to Read volunteer hours. 2008 – 2015 Pre-Kindergarten Teacher, Precious Babies Learning Academy, Philadelphia, PA. 2006 – 2008 Pre-Kindergarten Teacher, Fruit of the Vine Childcare Center, Philadelphia, PA. 2006 – 2007 Assistant Director, Community Preschool Nursing, Philadelphia, PA. 2006- 2005 Assistant Group Supervisor, Brightside Academy, Philadelphia, PA. 2005 – 2007 Physical Therapy Assistant, Tucker House Nursing Home, Philadelphia, PA. 2004-2005 Camp Counselor, Boys and Girls Club, Germantown, PA. 2000 – 2002 Teacher’s Aide, Cunningham Community Center, Philadelphia, PA. 2000 – 2004 Childcare Mentor and Instructor, Cunningham Community Center, Summer Camp, and Afterschool Program.

Anisha Pittman

746 Everett St. Camden NJ 08104 * 215-***-**** * ad29am@r.postjobfree.com EDUCATION BS Recreation Leisure Management, Cheyney University, Cheyney, PA, 2005. Masters of Social Work, Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ, 2022. VOLUNTEER United Evangelistic Church Youth Department/Sunday School; Cunningham Community Center’s Women’s Basketball and Volleyball Team; Election Poll Worker; Delta Sigma Theta Delta Tau Member; Center for Family Services’ Annual Fathers March; Cathedral Kitchen; Hope Mobile Food Distribution. TRAINING Trauma Informed Care – Positive Culture Change Nurtured Heart Approach – Positive Culture Change

Fire Safety and Prevention – Philadelphia Fire Department Therapeutic Staff Support Training – PA MA Bulletin Staff Orientation – Penn State Better Kid Program

Positive Discipline – PA Keys Training for Childcare Workers Child Observation – PA Keys Training for Childcare Workers Health Safety, and Nutrition – PA Keys Training for Childcare Workers

“Anisha has acquired ample education, background, and skills to become a well-rounded administrator.’

-Ms. Thomas, President of Precious Babies Learning Academy

“A skilled childcare worker with an integrated approach to preparing lessons for young scholars, a stern lead facilitator with strong leadership ability and good classroom management skills.”

-Francine Elizabeth Natal, Supervisor and Director, Precious Babies Learning Academy

“A dedicated and focused childcare worker with a special knack for redirecting students when off task, her voice (a big voice) is her greatest asset; she uses it as an effective teaching tool to aid students when they need to regain the learning focus during lessons.”

-Mr. Black, Music Teacher, Precious Babies Learning Academy REFERENCES Available upon request.