Wesley Chapel, FL ***** +1-813-***-**** ********@*****.***
BENEDICTA AKYIANO
Compassionate and dedicated Lead Educator. Proven ability to provide superior care and perform under high-stress situations with professionalism and accuracy. I am innovative and reliable with the proven ability to achieve organizational goals while displaying effective multi- tasking and time management skills. A hard worker who is dependable with an acknowledged reputation for integrity and versatility in adapting to new roles, tasks, applications, and environments. Well experienced in behavior intervention and classroom management. Self-starter, personable, with a team-oriented attitude coupled with excellent cross-cultural communication skills adept at building productive relationships and building rapport with students, parents, staff, and individuals at any level or background. Authorized to work in the US for any employer. Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies. PROFESSIONAL
SUMMARY
SKILLS ● Microsoft Excel
Good communication
skills
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● Early Childhood Education
● Microsoft Office
● Classroom Management
● Teaching
● Childcare
● Organizational Skills
● Microsoft Word
● Experience with Children
● Preschool experience
● Childhood development
● Infants
● Program management
● Communication skills
● Leadership
● Classroom experience
● Data entry
● Computer skills
● Sales
Experience working with
students
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● Lesson planning
● Critical Thinking
● Lesson Planning
● Motivating students
● Behavior Management
● Data-Driven Instruction
● Collaborative learning
● Differentiated Instruction
● Child Development
Student-Centered
Learning
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● Learning Strategies
● Technology Integration
Social-Emotional Learning
training
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● Cultural Sensitivity
● Inquiry-based learning
Positive Learning
Environment
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Interpersonal and Social
Skills
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● Parent Communication
● Positive Reinforcement
Documentation And
Reporting
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TEACHER - PGT 01/2024 to 06/2024
West Zephyrhills Elementary School, Zephyrhills, FL WORK HISTORY
Provided a rich educational experience for young children ages three to five through creative curriculum
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TEACHER 08/2016 to Current
R-Club Early Learning Academy / Hillsborough County HS BOCC, Tampa, FL SCHOOL EDUCATOR HOME 05/2006 to 06/2016
Wesley, Wesley Chapel, FL
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR 02/2006 to 04/2006
Brightside Academy, Philadelphia, PA
HEAD TEACHER/CURRICULUM DIRECTOR 08/2005 to 12/2005 Carousel Academy, Vineland, NJ
Prepared weekly lesson plans, individualized support lessons, recorded anecdotal observation notes for teaching strategies gold assessment, gathered portfolio work samples for each individual child to monitor their development and progress in the program, conducted VPK assessments, early childhood screening assessment, and school readiness assessment
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In addition, with the help of my team teacher, we conducted home visits and parent teacher conferences to update parents on their child's progress using teaching strategies gold assessment, portfolio work samples, VPK assessments, screening assessment, school readiness assessment and got feedback from parents on skill areas of concerns and strategies we can implement at home and school to support and strengthen those skill areas.
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Provided a rich educational experience for young children ages three to five through Frog Street curriculum
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Prepared weekly lesson plans, individualized support lessons, recorded anecdotal observation notes for Child Plus assessment, gathered portfolio work samples for each individual child to monitor their development and progress in the program, completed and Submitted monthly education report on time, conducted VPK assessments, early childhood screening assessment, and school readiness assessment
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In addition, with the help of my team teacher, we conducted home visits and parent teacher conferences to update parents on their child's progress using Child Plus assessment, portfolio work samples, VPK assessments, screening assessment, school readiness assessment and got feedback from parents on skill areas of concern and strategies we can implement at home and school to support and strengthen those skill areas.
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Provided an active home-school environment of child initiated, adult directed hands on learning activities and lessons by including my children in my daily task at home
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Task such as preparing meals, washing dishes, drying laundry, sweeping floors, and folding clothes taught them practical life skills
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● This enhanced their self confidence and fine-motor development I balanced education and play to ease them into structured learning which prepared them for formal learning
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In addition, I Enrolled and completed a child care center management course with a 4.00 GPA
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I have received my child care center operations certificate and Department of children and families director credential certificate with VPK endorsement
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I have over the years acquired great experience and training in high/scope curriculum, creative curriculum, high/reach and scholastic curriculum.
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Assisted the director with the planning and implementation of daily program activities, as well as other general managerial duties within the center.
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SUBSTITUTE TEACHER 11/2004 to 06/2005
Vineland Public Schools, Vineland, NJ
ASSISTANT PROGRAM DIRECTOR 09/2004 to 11/2004
Living water Academy, Vineland, NJ
LEAD TEACHER 11/2000 to 09/2004
Tri-County Head Start, Vineland, NJ
ASSISTANT PROGRAM TUTOR 04/2000 to 09/2000
Public School 22, Queens, NY
Assisted teachers with instructions, lesson plans and provided one-on-one support for the children
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Sustained a focused and well-behaved classroom at all times and addressed disciplinary issues as they arose
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Observed teaching techniques to develop own instructional methods; developed and executed exciting age appropriate activities that contributed to the growth, education, and development of the children at the center.
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● Worked in the Public schools as a Substitute Teacher Assistant Program Director: Assisted teachers in classroom arrangement, and management to meet the requirement of high scope curriculum, NAEYC and early childhood education requirements
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Supported staff in finding creative ways to guide children through all the various learning centers, in order to develop and master the skills needed to succeed in school and be lifelong learners
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I reviewed lesson plans and supported teaching staff in providing age appropriate activities for the children
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● Arranged field trips and schedule training for teaching staff. Developed and instructed age appropriate lesson plans that encouraged physical, emotional, social and academic growth
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Maintained individual student portfolios including skills checklist, labeled work samples, narrative reports on areas needing improvement and anecdotal notes
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● Interacted intensively with parents to provide regular progress reports
● Showcase children's work to boost their self esteem and to keep them motivated
● Designed and administered monthly newsletter to promote further family involvement
● Recruited parents volunteers for field trips.
● Assisted pupils with math, reading and writing homework
● Provided assistant with after school recreational activities. Rutgers University, Camden, NJ
Bachelors in Liberal Studies, 05/2005
Cumberland Community College, Vineland, NJ
AAS in Early Childhood Education, 06/2002
EDUCATION
CERTIFICATIONS ● Teaching Certification
● First Aid Certification