Education Coordinator Development Associate
Resume:
APRIL WASHINGTON
D E T A I L S
ADDRESS
Mesquite, 75149
United States
PHONE
*****************@*****.***
S K I L L S
Communication Skills
Ability to Multitask
Effective Time
Management
Leadership Skills
Classroom Management
Lesson Planning
Basic Computer Skills
Empathy
Building Rapport
Behavior Management
Skills
Observation Skills
Highly Organized
First Aid & CPR
Accreditation Knowledge
Curriculum and Instruction
P R O F I L E
Highly knowledgeable and experienced Early Childhood Teacher adept at successfully managing large and low ratio environments of young children. Patient educator who collaborates successfully with children, parents, and staff. Committed to encouraging children toward empathy and school-readiness by teaching them social and emotional awareness.
E M P L O Y M E N T H I S T O R Y
Lead Educator, The Family Place Dallas
Mar 2017 — Present
• Create an enthusiastic classroom environment favorable to learning and suitable to the physical, social, and emotional growth of students
• Emphasized language growth and helped children develop linguistic skills
• Established instructional programs modeled on evidence-based practices
• Offer activities and opportunities that build confidence, curiosity, and problem-solving skills
• Utilize books, tools and instructional materials suitable for the early childhood program
Early Head Start Educator, Head Start of Greater
Dallas
Garland
Mar 2007 — Jan 2017
• Taught infants, toddlers, and preschool aged children early skills and worked with staff and parents to set and reach developmental milestones.
• Observed and documented progress to create individualized lessons plans
• Utilized a wide range of child-led hands-on activities to promote understanding and engagement
• Maintained safety and classroom discipline with positive reinforcement Education Coordinator, Nexus Recovery Center Dallas Jul 2003 — May 2007
• Created and implemented lesson plans based on child-led curiosities and interests
• Facilitated enriching activities that fostered physical and social-emotional development
• Provided a diverse, inclusive, and nurturing classroom environment
• Observed and assessed children to identify strengths and challenges and set goals to meet age-appropriate milestones
Lead Preschool Teacher, The Family Place Dallas
Jul 2000 — Nov 2002
• Provide at-risk students with engaging in enriching activities to learn about the world around them and improve lifelong outcomes
• Encourage students to actively play and explore
• Assist each in completing child-led activities to promote growth.
• Monitor under-performing students and develop plans with parents
• Provide diverse hands-on activities to improve critical thinking skills E D U C A T I O N
Infant/Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA),
Council for Early Childhood Professional Recognition Washington, D.C.
2009
Preschool Child Development Associate (CDA),
Council of Early Childhood Professional Recognition Washington, D.C.
1998
Preschool Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) Course Study in Early Childhood Development &
Education, Dallas County Community College
Dallas
1994 — Present
Continued education in latest early child development practices
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