Sitter in Suitland, Maryland

Darnesha Jolly | 20249984... [[email protected]] TEACHING ASSISTANT/AIDE Devoted teaching assistant with notable dedication to children’s learning experience and their developmental growth. Passionate about the teaching job – Loving and compassionate toward children, yet administer discipline effectively when necessary – Sets a positive example in matters of behavior, dress and attendance. ■ Objective Statement – Bring my dedication and passion for children’s development to the teaching role in order to enhance learning experience of children. ■ Professional History Substitute Teaching Assistant| Washington DC, Nation's Capital Family and Child Development Center 2015--current Teaching Assistant |Washington DC, Childcare Staffing Solutions 2014--20... Teaching Assistant| Washington DC, Safe Haven Child Development Center​ 2008 -- ... Teaching Assistant |Temple Hills MD, Chiquita Bilingual Daycare Center​​ 2010 -- ... ​​ ■ Main Responsibilities: Providing warm, accepting environment that promotes learning through all instructional developmental areas such as intellectual, physical and social-emotion. Supported class instruction as per teacher requirements – Assisted in creating instructional environment which includes working in groups and individualized activities: single, small and large group activities Assisted teachers in developing lesson plans, support materials, activities and design/layout of daily schedules based on the monthly program. Assisted in observing/assessing students’ progress and behavior – Kept records and consulted with educational experts to fine-tune methods used. Performed basic administrative tasks. Assumed teacher’s role in class whenever necessary and attended meetings – Whenever necessary engaged the help of specialists. ■ Other Contributions: Supported students individually outside class and during off-classroom hours. Reinforced positive pupil interaction and appropriate behavior – Encouraged sociability, independence, responsiveness and responsibility. Kept in touch with parents regarding progress, health, and child’s adjustment to the class. Provided individualized care to students with special needs. Maintained healthy relationship with pupils and parents through effective comprehensive communication. ■ Education Child Development Associate High school diploma/ GED First- Aid Certification in Infant, Child and Adult Food Handlers Certification