Teacher Assistant

TESSA GLISTA

**** ***** ******* *****, ***. # * Canfield Ohio 44406 · 330-***-****

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Objective: Highly accomplished childcare worker with 11 years of hands-on-experience in providing age-appropriate enrichment activities to children, as dictated by the established program. Demonstrated ability to exercise good judgement in the performance of duties, with special focus on ensuring the care and well-being of assigned children

EXPERIENCE

OCTOBER 2014 – PRESENT

LEAD TEACHER-INFANT ROOM; Kidstown, Boardman Ohio

Maintain individualized child files which reflect: parent forms, learning and milestone objectives, Step Up To Quality documentation, and goal progress information

Maintain the health and safety of all children while they are in the facility, and classroom

Perform clerical and administrative duties on a twice weekly basis

Complete lesson plans conducive to child development, on a weekly basis

JANUARY 2014 – JUNE 2014

FAMILY NANNY; CANTON OHIO

Responsible for the care of 2 children, within the home and community environment

Provided reliable transportation

Maintained health and safety of the children while in my care

Assisted in completing household duties and obligations

APRIL 2007 – MAY 2013

ASSISTANT TEACHER-PRE-SCHOOL ROOM; Kidstown, Boardman Ohio

Assisted the lead teacher in facilitating activities, lesson plans, and learning objectives

Responsible for the implementation of two afternoon activities per week

Identifying ways to optimize the learning and play environment

Assisted the lead teacher in supervision, age appropriate discipline, and learning of each child

EDUCATION

2004-2008

FOCUS OF STUDY: PRE-KINDERGARTEN, Youngstown State University

Completed coursework and classes related to early child development. Relevant coursework includes: Infants and Toddlers: Development and Care, Early Childhood: Integrating Development and Education, Parent and Professional Relationships, Child Development, Directed Practice in Pre-K Education, and Managing Classroom Behavior and Staff Relationships in Early Childhood Settings

2000-2004

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA, SALEM SENIOR High School

Completed all relevant coursework to earn my high school diploma, while participating in extracurricular activities, including: Cheerleading, Band, Key Club, and Big Brothers Big Sisters.

SKILLS

Organized

Task Oriented

Experienced in the field of early learning and child development

Compassionate

Reliable

Ability to effectively communicate with parents and staff

TRAININGS AND CONTINUING EDUCATION

CERTIFIED CPR AND FIRST AID

CERTIFIED COMMUNICABLE DISEASES

CONTINUING EDUCATION: STEP UP TO QUALITY

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