Preschool Teacher Assistant, nanny

Highlights of Qualifications

Raised three children as a stay at home mom

Trained in working with Special Needs Children

Certified Georgia Para Professional

Certified Applied Behavioral Therapist

Emergency Shelter Foster Parents for the State of Florida

American Red Cross CPR and First Aid certified

Worked full time at The Christian Academy of Guatemala, as a teacher’s assistant, and an elementary art teacher

Founded and operates a program teaching English to impoverished children who live in Guatemala City’s Dump

Assistant Preschool teacher at Eli’s Place preschool, Wesley Monumental UMC

Highlights of Skills

Excellent communication, organizational, writing and computer skills.

Capable problem solver.

Works well with all personality types.

Excellent creativity, curiosity and interest.

Very caring, dependable, and neat.

Responsible for other duties as assigned.

Very goal oriented, professional attitude, highly motivated.

Lots of patience and love for children

Relevant Experience

Founded and operates Luz Para El Futuro (Light for the Future)

April 2013-Present

Began a program teaching English to impoverished children

In Guatemala City’s Dump (el Basurero)

Teaches English, presents a Bible stories, and serves a healthy snack to the children

Mentors the children

Provides resources for better elementary, secondary school and college opportunities

Distributes food and prays with the families of the children we teach

Improves living conditions by replacing leaky roofs, cementing floors,and providing beds

Assistant Preschool Teacher at Eli’s Place Preschool Sept 2016 - Present

Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church

Assisted the preschool teacher with lesson plans

Helped with teaching the students preschool skills

Led art projects with the children

Assisted in all aspects of care and teaching the students

Private In-Home Childcare Provider Jan 2016-May2016

Cared for twin girls, age 3

Created a positive safe environment by providing creative activities

oPlayed instructional games

oRead to the children

oPrepared and supervised arts and craft activities with the children

oTook children on outings, walks, and educational trips

Assisted and supervised children in routine activities (i.e. bathing, dressing)

Effectively handled interventions between children when disagreements arose.

Provided daily updates to parents on children’s activities

Art Teacher at Christian Academy of Guatemala Aug 2015-May 2016

Aug 2015-May 2016 Designed and implemented curriculum in PK to 5 grade learning environment

Elementary Aide at Christian Academy of Guatemala Aug 2012-May 2015

Aug 2012-May 2013 Performed individualized instruction to a child with special needs

Aug 2013-May 2014 Assisted teacher in classroom instruction in 1st grade

Aug 2014-May 2015 Assisted teacher in classroom instruction in 2nd grade

Private In-Home Childcare Provider Jan 2007 –July 2012

Cared for four elementary children: two girls, currently ages 9, and 8, and 5 yr. old twin boys.

Created a positive safe environment by providing creative activities

oPlayed instructional games

oTutored children and assisted in basic school skills such as reading and math

oRead to the children

oPrepared and supervised arts and craft activities with the children

oTook children on outings, walks, and educational trips

Provided and prepared health meals and snacks to the children

Assisted and supervised children in routine activities (i.e. bathing, dressing)

Effectively handled interventions between children when disagreements arose.

Provided daily updates to parents on children’s activities

General household cleaning such as vacuuming and laundry, as requested

Columbia County Board of Education Applied Behavioral Therapist

Riverside Elementary School Aug 2005-Dec 2006

Martinez Elementary School Aug 2004-May 2005

Provided one-on-one therapy for elementary students with Autism

Shadowed students with Autism when they were mainstreamed in regular education classroom

Determined students’ progress with ABLLS (Assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills)

Education

Atlanta College of Art, Atlanta, Georgia, Major: Photography, 1984 – 1988

Bachelors of Fine arts 1988

Norcross High School, Norcross, Georgia, 1979 - 1984

References provided on request

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