Social Teacher

EBONY TEMPLETON

*** **** *** ***** ***********, MN 55414 832-***-****

*********@*****.*** •https://www.linkedin.com/in/ebonytempleton Knowledgeable and passionate professional seeking a position that will foster career growth with the use of my interpersonal skills set and experience. EXPERIENCE

06/2020-PRESENT

REC-LEADER, CONCORD ELEMENTARY

Creating weekly lesson plans and curriculum that contribute to academic, social, and emotional development. Monitoring with close proximity children’s social and emotional behaviors and offer guidance and support when social conflicts arise. Sanitizing and thoroughly cleaning all environments and equipment that the children occupy daily. Preparing activities weeks in advance and supplying families with a weekly schedule of activities. Capture lively moments with the children. Send parents updates and reminders as well as a weekly newsletter showing the fun activities their child participated in.

08/2019 – 05/2020

PARAPROFESSIONAL, EARLY LEARNING CENTER OF EDINA

Within the Early Learning Center of Edina, I have nurtured various positive relationships with colleagues, administrators, and children. In my role as a paraprofessional I offered support to the lead teacher in preparing classroom materials, equipment, and demonstrations. I assisted children in building positive social skills with their peers by incorporating healthy social and emotional play skills during free play. I always offered guidance to children in their process of problem-solving by utilizing the classroom solution tool kit. I modeled positive behaviors and demonstrated language by implementing the Pyramid system. I observed the children’s performance and helped collect data to track growth, progression, or regression and assist the lead teacher in developing a plan for students who struggle in certain areas of development. 08/2019 – 04/2020

REC LEADER, CONCORD ELEMENTARY

As a Concord Rec Leader, I have developed positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues. I exemplified strong interpersonal skills with students and communicated high expectations for behavior by modeling, practicing, and reinforcing the rules and policy of the Kids Club/Wise Guys program. Managed individual and social group behaviors using prescribed approaches and CPI techniques to de-escalate behaviors that pose a threat to the individual and group. Lesson planned and carry-out club ideas that are enriching and impactful. Provided direct support for students with challenging behaviors. Communicated with parents/guardians the outstanding achievements of the students within the program. 02/2019 – 08/2019

FLOATING STAFF, CRADLE CLUB

As an assistant teacher at the cradle club, I worked collaboratively among the lead teaching staff and assisted with managing classroom harmony. I helped children achieve their developmental milestone and academic goals in early childhood by cherishing their unique skills and abilities while also providing continuous opportunity for comprehensive growth—all in a supportive, caring environment. I also managed the classroom while lead teachers prepare lessons, curriculum, and activities for the week and month. 2/2017-12/2017

INVESTIGATOR, CHILDREN PROTECTIVE SERVICES

Developed over 100+ case management plans/treatment goals and maintained a safe environment for staff members and children, ensuring governmental safety regulations were met. Collaborated with various community leaders, business professionals, and agencies to assist ensuring children and their family’s needs were met. Coordinated monthly family team meetings and completed all admission paperwork with 100% following proper admission/discharge procedures.

Selected Contributions:

● Recognized as an employee who went beyond the requirements of the job, was an effective leader, and strong listener. EDUCATION

DECEMBER 2016

B.A.S. PSYCHOLOGY, UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE

MINOR: SOCIAL SCIENCE

Member of Tau Sigma Honor Society

Dean’s List (Spring 2016)

SKILLS

● Adept at motivating people, providing team

support to achieve company goals, completing

tasks in a timely manner, working well under

pressure, and creating new business strategies.

● Recognized as a strong and proven leader

willing to go the extra mile to establish and

maintain positive relationships.

● Exceptional leadership, creative,

organizational, time management,

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● Hands-on experience coordinating

events/activities, working with diverse groups

of youth/adults, tracking behavior patterns,

and training & developing employees

attention to detail, and conflict resolution

skills.

● Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite:

Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; able

to quickly learn new technologies.

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