Starr Bond
Philadelphia,Pa
Summary
Dynamic Preschool Assistant Teacher with a proven track record at Greater Valley YMCA, enhancing child development through curriculum planning and creative teaching strategies. Skilled in fostering emotional support and development, and adept in first aid and CPR, ensuring a safe learning environment. Achieved a significant increase in parent involvement and student engagement.
Early childhood education professional with proven track record in fostering supportive and enriching learning environment. Contributed to curriculum development and classroom management, ensuring safe and engaging atmosphere for children. Known for strong collaboration and ability to adapt to dynamic educational needs, consistently maintaining high standards of care and education.
Knowledgeable Early Education students with solid foundation in early childhood education and classroom support. Assisted in creating engaging learning environments and implementing age-appropriate activities that foster children's development. Demonstrated effective communication and nurturing skills to support young learners' growth and well-being.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Assistant Teacher
Greater Valley Ymca
10.2003 - Current
- Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
- Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.
- Supported children''s social and emotional growth by implementing creative play opportunities and group activities.
- Assisted lead teacher in developing age-appropriate curriculum to support child development milestones.
- Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
- Engaged and entertained children through recreational and educational activities.
- Encouraged children to interact with each other and participate in group activities.
- Prepared for lessons by gathering educational materials and setting up equipment.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students by adhering to preschool policies and procedures.
- Aided students'' physical development through daily outdoor playtime activities designed to promote gross motor skill growth.
- Contributed ideas for classroom decorations that fostered creativity and imagination among young learners.
- Served as an empathetic listener and problem solver when addressing student concerns or conflicts that arose within the classroom.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Promoted language development in students by engaging them in conversations, reading stories, and teaching songs related to various themes.
- Enhanced classroom management skills, creating a positive learning environment for students.
- Improved student engagement by incorporating interactive activities and hands-on learning experiences in lesson plans.
- Provided individualized attention to students who required additional support in meeting academic goals.
- Assisted teacher by developing lesson plans to meet educational goals for each child.
- Communicated with parents to inform about child's progress and classroom behavior.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay informed on best practices in early childhood education.
- Evaluated the success of lesson plans by closely monitoring student comprehension and adjusting teaching strategies as needed.
- Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Delivered clear, concise instructions to children to aid in each student's decision-making.
- Demonstrated flexibility when adapting lesson plans based on individual student needs or unexpected circumstances within the classroom setting.
- Implemented effective behavior management techniques aimed at encouraging positive behaviors while discouraging undesirable ones.
- Increased parent involvement through regular communication about their child''s achievements and areas needing improvement.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop strategies for promoting inclusive educational practices within the classroom.
- Maintained accurate records of each student''s progress, sharing updates with parents during conferences.
- Assisted with planning field trips, organizing transportation logistics, and supervising children during outings.
- Monitored student progress and provided timely feedback to guide improvements.
- Improved classroom behavior, introducing positive reinforcement system.
- Supported lead teacher in coordinating field trips, broadening students' real-world understanding.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share teaching strategies and improve classroom practices.
- Developed and utilized engaging lesson plans to foster love of learning in students.
- Assisted lead teacher in creating individualized education plans to cater to each student's unique learning style.
- Encouraged creative expression in students through art and music activities.
- Fostered sense of community among students by organizing group activities.
- Assisted in assessment of students' learning outcomes, identifying areas for further development.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay current with educational best practices.
- Promoted physical health in students by integrating daily outdoor playtime.
- Enhanced children's literacy skills by implementing interactive reading sessions.
- Facilitated conflict resolution among students, teaching them valuable interpersonal skills.
- Adapted teaching methods to meet diverse needs of students, enhancing inclusivity.
- Created safe and welcoming classroom environment, ensuring all children felt valued and included.
- Contributed to development of multicultural curriculum, enriching students' global awareness.
- Supported children's emotional and social development with empathy and constructive feedback.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of classroom materials, contributing to structured learning environment.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback on educational development.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
- Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
- Encouraged use of technology to support student learning.
Education
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Eastern University
PA06-2025
Associate of Science - Education
Community Collage of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA06-2007
Skills
- Gross motor skills development
- Health and safety
- Fine motor skills development
- Curriculum planning
- Music and movement
- Child development
- Age-appropriate activities
- Outdoor play supervision
- Parent-teacher communication
- Social skills promotion
- Lesson implementation
- Creative teaching strategies
- Positive reinforcement
- Storytelling techniques
- Special needs support
- Nurturing environment
- Language development
- Child assessment
- First aid and CPR
- Early childhood education
- Social skills development
- Lesson planning
- Supervising classroom activities
- Activity planning
- Interactive teaching
- Strong work ethic and dependable
- Classroom management
- Early childhood development
- Problem-solving
- Fine motor skill development
- Organizational and planning skills
- Age-appropriate curriculum
- Caring and empathetic demeanor
- Encouraging participation and inclusivity
- Emotional support and development
- Student performance evaluations
- Motivating and inspiring students
- Communicating with parents and teachers
- Play-based learning
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Activity demonstrations
- Creative thinking
- Numbers and alphabet lessons
- Educational games
- Learning strategies
- Classroom management techniques
- Positive reinforcement methods
- Promoting social and emotional development
- Reinforcing learning concepts
- School policy and rules enforcement
- Daily schedule creation
- Safety monitoring and management
- Group and individual instruction
- Clear and direct communication
- Student behavior and progress reporting
- Student needs assessments
- Conflict resolution
- Student engagement and development
- Collaborative and Team-oriented
- Coordinating with teachers and specialists
- Decision-making
- Parent-teacher conferences
- Relationship building
- Student learning support
- Curriculum implementation
- Color recognition support
- Documentation and reporting
- Self-esteem boosting
- Curriculum design
- Behavior modification techniques
- Rule enforcement
Timeline
Preschool Assistant Teacher
Greater Valley Ymca
10.2003 - Current
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Eastern University
Associate of Science - Education
Community Collage of Philadelphia
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