High School Microsoft Office

EDUCATION

B.A. United States History

Minor: Early Childhood Education

Johnson C. Smith University 1980

M.A. United States History

Minor: African-American History

Atlanta University 1987

Advance Studies-Education

LaSalle University 1996

Wanda E. Lowe

SUMMARY

Dynamic and respected teaching professional that conceives and

delivers interactive lesson plans. Strong verbal, written, and

interpersonal skills; solutions oriented and experienced in

adapting to diverse learning styles. Maintains an excellent ability

to establish and develop productive rapport with students and

educational professionals. Strives to build self-esteem,

encourages understanding of cultural diversity and limitations,

and prides herself in creating a cooperative learning community

TEACHING & TEACHING RELATED EXPERIENCE

●Designed and taught curriculum for early childhood students that led to 100% of students passing elementary school entrance examinations, increased student retention rates and ensured the awarding of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Certificate of Operation of a Child Care Center for 17 years

●Played a key role in conceiving and implementing cognitive development, eye & hand coordination, social development, and developmental appropriate practices in students, while maintain a stimulating and nurturing classroom

●Structure field trips, academic activities, and visiting instructors as apart of curriculum that assisted in developing student’s skills in an engaging and diverse manner

●Acknowledged by parents and peers for an outstanding ability to instill motivation in students in all subjects, with particular emphasizes on small and large motor skills.

●Interacted with other education professionals and teachers to promote interdisciplinary learning and evaluate assessments and teaching methods

●Provide parents with individual education plan updates, report issues and share successes.

●Coordinated and supervised service learning projects and internships for 25 local high school students, which resulted in students meeting their requirements to obtain a high school diploma

●Tutored and mentored 12 early child hood education college students, who proceed to accomplish Bachelor degrees and become educational professional

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

●Manage 2 classroom daycare center, Triumph Baptist Church Daycare, students ages 18 months to 5 years old. Responsible for retention of students, implementation of lesson plans, as well as supervision of daycare staff; supervision included training and development of staff

●Accountable for the creation, organization, and implementation of Triumph Summer Camp and all camp activities. Triumph Summer Camp served students 5 to 12 years old and employed high school students ages 14 to 18 years old.

●Responsible for all administrative and supervisory duties of Triumph Baptist Daycare Center and maintained a budget up to $70,000. Budgetary duties included payroll, taxes, and creating new revenue streams

●Excelled in assisting teachers in maintaining early child hood teaching certification, as while as focusing classroom lessons around multi-cultural instruction

●Accountable for all reports and documents for funding by YMCA officials, city and state agencies, and food programs sponsored by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

KEY SKILLS

●Extensive, functional computer experience including Microsoft Office and social media networks

Academic Leadership

Curriculum Development

Curriculum Development

Counseling & Mediation

Training & Development

Problem solution

Behavior Disorders

Community Partnership/ Outreach

Achievement Testing

CERTIFICATIONS

1999 Certificate of Management for Administrators & Directors of Early Child Care

2002 Institute of Child Care Providers Family Dynamics & Group Dynamics Certificate

2008 Trauma in the Small Child Certification

2009 Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Child Care Certificate of Compliance

2011 CPR & First Aide

ASSOCIATIONS

1995 to 2009 Books Aloud Member Charter Member

1996 to 2000 Northeast Interface Movement – Board Member

1996 to 2008 Delaware Valley Child Care Associations- Member

1996 to 2003 High Tech High Teach – Member

WORK HISTORY

September 1991- 2009 Triumph Baptist Church Daycare, Director of Childcare Services

April 2002 –Sept. 2002 YMCA Daycare Center, Sr. Administrative for Childcare Services

Sept. 2009 – Present Personal Tutor

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