Octavia Benson
Dallas, TX *****; 214-***-****; *******.********.**@*****.***
In my career I have developed, planned, and modified lessons to meet the child/individual. Generated Microsoft Word documents, PowerPoints, and Excel spreadsheets to ensure organized training for new hires and for information sessions for the parent/customer. I have collaborated with other specialists and administration to establish a motivating work environment, trained managed organized.
EDUCATION
The University of Texas at Dallas December 2025
Richardson, TX
Bachelor of Child Development and Psychology
Dallas College December 2018
Dallas, TX
Associate of Teaching ECC-6th Grade
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
UTD Callier Child Development Center
1966 Inwood Dallas, Tx 75235 June 2007 – Current
Child Development Specialist
NAEYC Accreditation - Edited and created NAEYC documentation for portfolios resulting in center accreditation
Team Lead- Managed classroom and communication to parents, supervised three teachers
First-Aid/ CPR/ Choking- Certified - used skills in everyday settings
Conflict Resolution- Assisting children through problem solving with materials and peers
Curriculum Assessments and Lesson Planning- Created lesson plans tailored to the development of the child
Knowledge of Texas Minimum Standards- Aware of regulations required to be compliant with state license requirements
Office Assistant Practicum
Opening/closing procedures of business- check premises
Microsoft Office proficiency- efficiency in word, Excel, PowerPoint and Canva
Customer service and administrative assisting- respond to emails, phone intake
Employee scheduling- daily staffing