My Resume

Euducation and Training

·         Northshore High School, Slidell, LA.

            -graduated in 2000 (High School Diploma)

·         Meridian Community College, Meridian, MS

                -Associates in Arts (2009)

·         Southeastern Louisiana University, Hammond, LA.

            - student since 2010

·         Louisiana Department of Education 2012 Preschool and Kindergarten Conference, Baton Rouge River Center, Baton Rouge, LA.

            -GROWING: Ready Children and Families

            -January 24-25, 2012

Qualifications

-evaluating student performance

-having effective communication with parents to help with students success

-worked with teachers to establish successful IEP’s for special needs children

-private tutoring for kids in K-4^th

-participating in afterschool tutoring programs

-volunteer at children’s summer camps

-worked with special needs kids

-Member of the NAEYC

Professional Experience

Teacher/Aide/Director’s Assistant

August 2010-current

I currently work at First United Methodist Preschool in Slidell, Louisiana.  I work with children ages 4 and 5.  In our classroom we use dramatic play, songs, games and formal instruction and instruct my students in basic skills.  I help them learn to write their names at the beginning of school till January.  After January all the children will have learned to write their name with little to no help on their papers.  In the classroom I have the ability to communicate, inspire trust and confidence, and motivate students, as well as an understanding of the students' educational and emotional needs. I recognize and respond to individual and cultural differences in the students and employ different teaching methods that will result in higher student achievement. I am organized, dependable, patient, and creative. I also am able to work cooperatively and communicate effectively with other teachers, support staff, parents, and members of the community.  We have monthly planning meetings to help with implementing a curriculum that covers various areas of a child’s development, such as motor skills, social and emotional development, and language development.  I have introduced children to reading and writing, expanded vocabulary, creative arts, science, and social studies. We use music, games, artwork, books and other tools to teach concepts and skills.  I’ve used rhyming and acting games and storytelling to help further language and vocabulary.  I’ve also had children work together to help build something as a “team” to help improve social skills.  I work with children one-on-one to help those who need that extra “push” to help them get on track.  Letter recognition, phonics, numbers, and awareness of nature and science are also introduced to help prepare my students for kindergarten.