De-Shana Chester
Coatesville
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at The Learning Experience, excelling in lesson planning and individualized instruction. Skilled in fostering positive relationships with students and parents, I effectively utilized technology to enhance learning outcomes. Committed to child development, I consistently monitored progress to ensure all students thrive in a supportive environment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Twaddler CoTeacher
The Learning Experience
Downingtown
05.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with lead teacher to develop lesson plans and instructional materials.
- Assisted in managing classroom behavior and fostering a positive learning environment.
- Supported students with diverse learning needs through individualized instruction strategies.
- Prepared educational resources and materials for daily classroom activities.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to enhance understanding.
- Engaged parents during meetings to discuss student performance and needs.
- Participated in professional development workshops to improve teaching skills.
- Collaborated with lead teacher to create a positive learning environment for students.
- Participated in professional development opportunities related to teaching practices.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's academic progress.
- Created effective classroom environment by using strengths to share responsibilities and better serve students.
- Worked with paired instructor to develop strategic approach to meeting kids' educational needs.
- Monitored student behavior in the classroom and provided guidance when needed.
- Utilized technology resources such as computers, tablets, projectors in order to enhance instruction.
- Conducted small group instruction on specific topics as needed.
- Assisted in monitoring student performance and providing feedback to teachers.
- Taught students as part of co-teaching team with shared planning, instructional, and evaluation requirements.
- Supervised recess times and other non-instructional periods throughout the day.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
Infant Teacher
Downingtown Academy Learning Center
Downingtown
06.2021 - 03.2022
- Created engaging lesson plans for infants to promote early development.
- Facilitated daily activities that supported sensory and motor skill growth.
- Monitored and documented child progress to ensure developmental milestones were met.
- Communicated regularly with parents about children's daily experiences and needs.
- Maintained a safe and clean classroom environment for optimal learning.
- Sanitized toys, equipment, supplies and surfaces regularly.
- Assisted with diaper changes and assisted children with toileting needs when necessary.
- Changed diapers, used bibs and monitored behaviors to maintain good hygiene for each child.
- Helped develop gross motor skills through playtime activities such as crawling, walking, running, jumping.
- Established positive relationships with families by communicating regularly about their child's progress.
- Maintained records of attendance and provided weekly updates to parents regarding their child's activities.
Education
High School Diploma -
Coatesville Area Senior High School
Coatesville, PA06-2000
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Individualized instruction
- Student assessment
- Technology integration
- Child development
- Parent communication
- Team collaboration
- Positive relationships
- Conflict resolution
- Time management
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Twaddler CoTeacher
The Learning Experience
05.2023 - Current
Infant Teacher
Downingtown Academy Learning Center
06.2021 - 03.2022
High School Diploma -
Coatesville Area Senior High School
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