Development Early Childhood

**** **** ****** **** ********* *** Landover, Maryland 20785

Phone 240-***-**** E-Mail ******.********@*****.***

Nevorda Chiara Coleman

OBJECTIVE

To gain further experience and advancement in the field of Teaching and

Child Development

EDUCATION

August 2004-May 2008 University of Maryland Eastern Shore

Major: Human Ecology with a concentration in Child Development

• Received Bachelor of Science, May 16, 2008

• Cumulative GPA: 3.179 (on a scale of 4.0)

• Semester GPA: 4.000 (on a scale of 4.0)

COLLEGE COURSES

Foundations of Early Childhood Development

Infant/Child Development & Learning

Emerging Literacy & Language

Curriculum & Instruction for Infants/Toddlers

Observing & Interpreting Behaviors of Young Children

Creative Activities for Young Children

Special Needs in Early Childhood

Curriculum & Instruction for Preschool Children

Partnerships

School Age Programming

Supervision & Administration for Early Childhood Programs

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Infant & Child CPR and AED Training

Pediatric First Aid

Coordinated Pre-Kindergarten graduations

EXPERIENCE

May 2008-Present IRS Child Development Center

Lanham-Seabrook, Maryland

Pre-Kindergarten Teacher (Full-Time)

• Created original lesson plans following Bright Horizons curriculum

• Followed the guidelines of a NAEYC Accredited center

• Created & implemented weekly homework assignments, sight words, etc.

• Wrote monthly newsletters for the parents

• Completed developmental assessments and portfolios for each child

March 2008-April 2008 Child & Family Development Center

Princess Anne, Maryland

Director (Internship)

• Observed handling of tuition, Purchase of Care, and staffing patterns

• Planned a field trip and Egg Hunt

• Prepared lunch menu, newsletter and letters for the parents

• Assisted with Picture Day and DECA Family Fun Night

January 2008-March 2008 Princess Anne Head Start

Princess Anne, Maryland

Teacher (Internship)

• Created weekly lesson plans using the Creative Curriculum method

• Created and implemented weekly Home Learning Activities

• Completed several forms for the classroom

• Provided evidence of learning for each child’s portfolio

September 2006-December 2007 Child & Family Development Center

Princess Anne, Maryland

Student Teacher (Part-Time)

• Assisted the lead teacher with children

• Performed assigned tasks

• Interacted with children during activities

• Collaborated with other student teachers in the facility

• Gained experience working with children ages 6 weeks to 10 years old

MEMBERSHIPS

Maryland Child Care Credentialing Program

Kappa Omicron Nu Honor Society

National Association for the Education of Young Children

REFERENCES

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