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HEAD TEACHER
Professional Summary

Friendly and energetic teacher with 15 years in early childhood education. Motivated to help children become happy, healthy and well-behaved. 
Teacher who is engaging and enthusiastic in hands-on learning with children. Seeks a role as a teacher. Positive and cheerful Head Start Teacher with 15 years experience. Excited to lead child-appropriate activities filled with fun. Areas of expertise includes art, music and Phonics. Eager teacher who regularly attends professional development seminars, faculty meetings and parent-teacher conferences to remain connected to the needs of children and their parents. Head Teacher possessing exceptional time management and organization skills. Proficient at implementing specialized programs for development activities and discipline of children.
Skills
  • Daycare management
  • MS Office proficient
  • First Aid and CPR certified
  • Mother of 4 children
  • Head Start programs
  • Basic clerical knowledge
  • Professional caregiver
Work History
Head TeacherOak Grove Head Start/CAA - Oklahoma City, OK12/2012 - Current
  • Worked with interdisciplinary team members to evaluate children's progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
  • Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
  • Supervised a group of 60 student teachers throughout the semester.
  • Fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities.
  • Monitored students' educational progress with individual charts and files.
  • Taught an average of 60 children per school year.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Identified signs of emotional and developmental problems in children and reported to parents.
  • Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time each day.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on the entire group.
  • Coordinated parent-teacher conferences monthly during the school year.
  • Established daily routines that were easy for the children to follow.
  • Used classroom observations to create written assessments of student performance.
  • Supervised students and enforced discipline during all Head Start activities.
  • Organized and facilitated monthly parent support group meetings.
  • Nurtured a supportive learning environment that was often used as a model for other classrooms.
Program Assistant DirectorLa Petite Academy - Oklahoma City, OK12/2011 - 11/2012
  • Worked with interdisciplinary team members to evaluate children's progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
  • Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
  • Supervised a group of 110 student teachers throughout the semester.
  • Fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities.
  • Identified signs of emotional and developmental problems in children and reported to parents.
  • Organized and facilitated monthly parent support group meetings.
  • Supervised students and enforced discipline during all Head Start activities.
Adult Educator, Consultant, Mentor, CDA AdvisorCECPD - Moore, OK05/2011 - 02/2014

  • Managed Continuing Professional Education course approvals and attendance reports. 
Substitute TeacherPutnam City Schools - Oklahoma City, OK01/2010 - Current
  • Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time each day.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on the entire group.
DirectorWildcat Clubhouse/PCS/WHES Daycare - Oklahoma City, OK01/2007 - 01/2010
  • Planned and implemented educational programs for 40 children.
  • Kept daily records, maintained inventory and materials.
  • Trained newly hired daycare employees.
  • Taught basic reading, communication, and social skills.
  • Attended Leadership Academy workshop.
  • Maintained financial bookkeeping Furnished a monthly billing statement and billing statements for the tax year.
  • Prepared the monthly payroll for the employees.
  • Ensured the physical and emotional well-being of the children.
Assistant DirectorChildren's Harbor, Inc - Oklahoma City, OK01/2005 - 01/2007
  • Assisted the center administrator with the daily operation and general management of the daycare facility.
  • Assisted the director with the planning of daily activities for the children, and shared information with the parents pertaining to the child's daily achievements.
  • Reported any changes of the child's health and all injuries occurred to the parents.
  • Provided positive guidance and discipline according to the CHI policy, and discussed the important issues with the parents and to the facility director.
  • Followed the CHI policies, and State Health and Sanitation Codes for the children's health and safety.
  • Prepared the weekly menu based on the nutritional requirements of the Child Food Program.
  • Assured the Safety of transporting the children to and from school as assigned.
  • Oak Grove Head Start/Lead Teacher CAA Oklahoma City, OK Worked as the Head Start Lead Teacher for 15 children between the ages of 3 to 5 years old in a classroom setting.
  • Utilized the Core Knowledge as well as the Peace making skills in following the Head Start curriculums and policies.
  • Prepared weekly lesson plans including Math -Saxon Math, Science, Phonics, Reading, Listening Skills, Health and Safety.
  • LAP-D Screening, LAP-D National Standard Assessment Observer, Trainee and Phonics Mentor Scheduled parent teacher meeting.
  • Involved in Head Start training and Workshop.
Owner/DirectorHome Daycare - Oklahoma City, OK01/2000 - 01/2001
  • Cared for young children between the ages of 2 to 4 years old.
  • Prepared the learning activities for each day.
  • Prepared meals daily.
  • Did all the bookkeeping.
Education
Bachelor of Science: Elementary EducationGrand Canyon University - Phoenix, AZ2012
  • 3.78 GPA
  • Emphasis in Education Curriculum and Instruction
Diploma: CECPD-Leadership Academy - Moore, OK2007
OSU/ Classes in Early Childhood Oklahoma City, OK
Associate: AccountingZarqa National College - Zarka1 1985
Accounting
Associate of Science: Early Childhood EducationAshworth University - Atlanta, GA2008
  • Trained in Health and Safety for Children
  • Emphasis in Social Science Behavior
  • Minor in Child Development
  • Minor in Counseling
  • Trained in Child Counseling
  • Coursework in Business Administration and Communications
  • Emphasis in Education Curriculum and Instruction
Skills
Arabic, basic, billing, bookkeeping, budgets, CHI, CPR, English, financial, First Aid, general management, inventory, Leadership, Listening, director, materials, Math, Mentor, Excel, Microsoft Word, payroll, policies, Reading, Safety, tax, Teacher, Well-organized
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Oak Grove Head Start/CAA
  • La Petite Academy
  • CECPD
  • Putnam City Schools
  • Wildcat Clubhouse/PCS/WHES Daycare
  • Children's Harbor, Inc
  • Home Daycare

School Attended

  • Grand Canyon University
  • CECPD-Leadership Academy
  • Zarqa National College
  • Ashworth University

Job Titles Held:

  • Head Teacher
  • Program Assistant Director
  • Adult Educator, Consultant, Mentor, CDA Advisor
  • Substitute Teacher
  • Director
  • Assistant Director
  • Owner/Director

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Science : Elementary Education
    Diploma :
    Associate : Accounting
    Associate of Science : Early Childhood Education

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