Early Childhood Lead Teacher
Resume:
Deziray Simmons
Illinois State University Student Teaching Candidate
Odin, Illinois 62870
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Teacher Education Major
Early Childhood Education
Birth-2nd Grade
Additional Endorsement Areas
Early Childhood Special Education
Letter of Approval
Student Teaching Semester
Spring 2025
Clinical Experiences
TCH 293, ECE Clinical
Engaged in interactive discussions with peers regarding evidence-based practices in ECE classrooms.
Examined and created plans for high quality learning environments for young children.
Created standards based, student-centered lesson plans utilizing the backward design process for grades K-2.
Created formal/informal assessments for children in grades K-2.
TCH 294, ECE Clinical
Created a standards-based, student-centered lesson plan integrating literacy with mathematics.
Engaged in interactive discussions with peers regarding brain-based learning, trauma informed practices, and family and community engagement.
Background Information
WADI HS 14 Veterans Dr., Harrisburg, IL 618-***-**** 8/2023-1/2024
Little Treasures CDC, Marion, IL 618-***-**** 2/2023-6/2023
Training for Assistant Directors position at the Harrisburg location February-April
Took over as director at Vienna location in April 618-***-****
WADI Head Start, Harrisburg, IL 618-***-**** 9/2022-2/2023
Robins Nest CDC 4/2017-2/2020
Teacher’s assistant in the 2 year old room for about 6 months at
the Carterville location: 618-***-****
Lead teacher in the 2 year old room for 6 months
Toddler room lead teacher at the Marion location: 618-***-****
Heartland Kids ELC, Marion, IL 618-***-**** 4/2010 to 4/2016
Lead teacher in the 2 year old room (for about 2 years)
Lead teacher in the Toddler II room (for about 6 months)
Yellow Brick Road ELA, Marion, IL 618-997-696 8/2006 to 4/2010
Lead teacher in the 2 year old room (for about 4 years)
Lead teacher in infant room (for about 2 months)
Teacher’s Assistant in Toddler room (for about 2 months)
Teacher’s Assistant in Pre-K room (for 8 months)
Educational Philosophy
I believe that children learn best through play and personal interactions, which are essential for building strong foundations in early childhood education. Playful experiences and meaningful relationships with teachers, peers, and family members are vital for fostering a love of learning, creativity, and social-emotional growth. I believe that play is the language of childhood, play allows children to express themselves and show us who or what they aspire to be. Play based learning also helps build their social- emotional skills because it teaches them how to do things for themselves while teaching empathy and communication skills. Lastly, I believe that it is very important to have a good line of open communication with your student’s parents, if the child sees that you are working with their parent and building a good team then the child’s learning experience will be better.
Related Skills/Specializations
First Aid and CPR Certified
Child psychology knowledge
MS Office proficient
Loves children
Energetic caregiver
People-oriented
Adept at working with special needs children
Friendly and likable
Dependable
Disaster preparedness training
Parent communication
Organized
First aid certificate
Budgeting
Self-sufficient
Director qualified
Associate’s Degree in ECE
Level 4 ECE Credential
Familiar with ChildPlus program
Infant/Toddler Level 4 Credential
Familiar with Kaymbu (COR Advantage)
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