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Professional Summary

To obtain a position to work with youth where my strong management and organizational skills can put in use for overall development of community and neighborhood youth. Have over 20 years of experience working with children and demonstrated ability to exercise good judgment for benefit of at risk children. Flexible scheduling availability to include evenings some weekends, holidays and emergency situation as required. Skills

Excellent familiarity with child rights and protective principles and procedure Strong independent decision making and critical thinking abilities Highly skill in providing community service referrals to families as appropriate. Work History

Group Teacher 08/2014- current

Shirley Chisholm Brooklyn N.Y.

Plan both long and short-range activities in accordance with curriculum objective, developmentally appropriate practice and program philosophy.

Encourage assistants to contribute to curriculum planning.

Report progress of children to parents in bi- annual reports and through parent-teacher conferences. Maintain daily open communication with parents.

Arrange a classroom environment in accordance to program goals and philosophy. Attend in-service and staff meetings.

Waiver Service Provider 9/2016-current

SCO Family of Services

Brooklyn N.Y 11216

will provide services to enrich and improve the life of the enrolled child.

attending meetings as well as documenting and reporting on going progress towards goals within strict deadline dates.

unlock potential for children and adolescence with special needs

help individual to develop competence using rehabilitation intervention and individualized traning to build on developmentally appropriate skills

Teacher Assistant— Multiple Disabilities Assistant 01/2013 to 06/2014 Cumberland County Schools- Fayetteville N.C

Promoted physical, mental and social development by implementing classroom games and outdoor recreational activities.

Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.

Instructed up to 9 students individually and in groups.

Assist in the implementation of Individual Education Plans for the students and monitor their progress.

Preserved the confidentiality of student records and information at all times.

Work with other professionals, such as speech therapist, social worker, occupational and physical therapists.

Support students with emotional or behavior concern and assist them in developing appropriate social skills. Lead Teacher, 08/2002 to 08/2012

The Growing Child Unlimited – Raleigh, North Carolina

Set up lesson materials, bulletin board displays and demonstrations.

Promoted physical, mental and social development by implementing classroom games and outdoor recreational activities.

Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.

Monitored each student's educational progress with individualized charts and files.

Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.

Engaged with children on an individual basis in a pleasant manner.

Encouraged good behaviors using the positive reinforcement method.

Taught an average of fifteen children per school year.

Identified signs of emotional and developmental problems in children and reported to parents.

Established daily routines that were easy for the children to follow.

Used classroom observations to create written assessments of student performance. Lead Teacher, 05/2000 to 10/2002

New Life Christian Academy – Fayetteville, North Carolina

Encouraged good behaviors using the positive reinforcement method.

Established a safe play environment for the children.

Organized and engaged in recreational activities such as games and puzzles.

Communicated openly with children's parents about daily activities and behaviors.

Meticulously sanitized toys and play equipment.

Encouraged children to be understanding of and patient with others.

Allowed for ample outdoor recreation time.

Maintained a child-friendly environment with access to outdoor activities.

Engaged with children on an individual basis in a pleasant manner. Education

Masters of Science in Early Childhood – March 2020 Specializing in Teaching & Diversity in Early Childhood Walden University- Minneapolis MN

Bachelors of Early Childhood Education -October 2015 Ashford University- Clinton IA

Associate of Applied Science: Early Childhood Education, May 2002 Robeson Community College - Lumberton, NC

Certifications

Substitute Effective Teacher Training

Trauma Smart informed

Administration for Early Childhood Certificate

CPR and First Aid

Child Abuse and Neglect

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