D'Era Martin
head start teacher
Jackson, MS ****9
****.******@*****.***
I understand a typical day of a person or persons who has a significant emotional, mental, physical, and social challenges. These factors affect their everyday lives. My number one goal is to find a place where I can help motivate and support. I am all about meeting goals all while earning their trust treating my patriots with respect. My goal is to modify their lives and provide them with a purpose to wake up every morning stronger.
Work Experience
Head Start Teacher
Hinds County Human Resource Agency - Byram, MS
December 2021 to Present
Plan and provide learning opportunities to students, Implement a developmentally appropriate and ongoing assessment of student progress. Communicate with Head Start/Early Learning families on a regular basis via home visits, parent conferences, written materials and informal personal and telephone contacts. Promote and model good health and nutrition practices to children and families. Monitor the health and safety of students while at school. Use appropriate guidance strategies to help children learn socially acceptable behavior. Maintain written reports and records, Maintain a positive working relationship, Maintain the confidentiality of students and families, Caregiver
golden mile - Edwards, MS
January 2021 to April 2021
• Assess medical needs.
• Prepare a care plan.
• Assist with basic needs.
• Provide companionship.
• Help with housekeeping.
• Monitor medications.
• Assess your care plan regularly.
• Prepare meals.
• Assist with transfer and mobility
• Provide transportation
CLA
SON Valley - Ridgeland, MS
May 2019 to February 2021
· Carry out activity plans Complete documentation detailing the day
· Ensure health and safety of patrons
· Transport and assist patrons on outings
· Teach residents personal care, housekeeping skills, meal preparation
· Write documentation of resident behaviors and activities Teacher assistant
Mississippi School for the Deaf
November 2017 to January 2020
• Supervise students
• Support the teacher in charge of the classroom, the lead teacher.
• Enforce administration policies and rules governing students.
• Prepare lesson materials
Grade level
• pre K
• 2 grade
• 3 grade
• 5 grade
• 6 grade
• 7 grade
Disabilities I have worked with
• Deaf/ hearing impairment
• Blind
• Emotional disorder
• Autism
• Asperger Syndrome
• ADAD
• Physical disability
• Learning Disability
• Intellectual disability
• Speech /language impairment
stocker
WIC
January 2017 to April 2017
• Stocking shelves
• Helping customers place orders
• Receives, opens, and unpacks cartons or crates of merchandise, checking invoice against items received.
• Stocks storage areas and displays with new or transferred merchandise.
• Cleans display cases, shelves, and aisles.
• Inventories, stores, prices, and restocks merchandise displays in retail store: Takes inventory or examines merchandise to identify items to be reordered or replenished. Sales Associate
Fashion Trend
October 2013 to September 2014
• cashier
• stocker
• customer service
• greeting customers
• Displaying items.
• Dealing with any queries or complaints
• Helping with promotions
• Overseeing deliveries
Education
Bachelor Degree
Jackson State University
January 2015 to December 2018
Associate Degree
Hinds Community College
August 2011 to December 2015
Diploma
Provine High School
August 2007 to June 2011
Skills
• TIME MANAGEMENT (7 years)
• GOAL ORIENTED
• SELF MOTIVATED (8 years)
• PROBLEM SOLVING (7 years)
• Teacher Aide (2 years)
• Autism Experience (2 years)
• Developmental Disabilities Experience (3 years)
• Meal Preparation (3 years)
• Special Education (3 years)
• Hospice care (1 year)
• Dementia Care (Less than 1 year)
• Home Care (4 years)
• Hospital Experience
• Hospital Experience
• Laundry (10+ years)
• Computer literacy (7 years)
• English (10+ years)
• Leadership (1 year)
• Customer service (3 years)
• Cash handling (2 years)
• Driving (8 years)
• Microsoft Word (10+ years)
• Microsoft Powerpoint (10+ years)
• Caregiving (4 years)
• Special Needs (4 years)
• Early Childhood Education (2 years)
• Senior Care (4 years)
• Childcare (5 years)
• Teaching
• Experience with children
Languages
• American Sign Language - Intermediate
Certifications and Licenses
CPR Certification
January 2023 to January 2025
First Aid Certification
Additional Information
SKILLS
• Listening skills
• Patience
• Time Management Skills
• Willingness to Learn
• computer skills ( windows,Microsoft word, PowerPoint,)
• communication skills
• planning and organizing skills
• problem solving skills
STRENGTH
• Time management
• flexible and adaptability
• Reliable
• Learning agility
• Tolerance
• Leadership
• Responsible
• Goal oriented
• Motivating people
• Self Motivated