Alexandria Tazewell-Gilbert
Chicago,IL
Summary
Developed essential skills in classroom setting, including effective communication, patience, and adaptability. Seeking to transition into new field, leveraging strong foundation in creating engaging and supportive environments. Dedicated to fostering growth and collaboration in any new role. In addiction proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Toddler Childcare Teacher
Serendipity Childcare Center
10.2017 - 05.2018
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Developed strong relationships with 15 students and their families, fostering mutual trust and respect that contributed to overall student success.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
- Increased student participation by implementing creative and interactive learning activities.
Live-Out Nanny
Ventrapagada Family
07.2014 - 09.2017
- Performed light housekeeping duties relevant to childcare areas ensuring cleanliness and safety standards were maintained consistently.
- Resolved conflicts between siblings or peers by employing effective problem-solving techniques promoting harmonious relationships.
- Assisted in potty training efforts for 2 toddlers while maintaining a patient and supportive approach.
- Cultivated strong relationships with parents, ensuring open communication regarding their child''s progress and needs.
- Managed daily schedules for children, including meals, playtime, homework assistance, and bedtime routines.
Pre-K Teacher
Patticake Childcare Center
06.1999 - 12.2012
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Promoted social-emotional development with interactive lessons on empathy, conflict resolution, and self-regulation techniques.
- Observed 20 children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Boosted student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into lesson plans.
- Fostered a love of learning among students by maintaining an energetic teaching style and incorporating creative, interactive elements into lessons.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, enhancing family involvement in the educational process.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Evaluated student progress through formative and summative assessments, utilizing data-driven methods to inform instructional decisions.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Northwestern Business College
Chicago IL07.2001
Skills
- Creative arts integration
- Patience and empathy
- Lesson implementation
- Toilet training
- Social-emotional learning
- Behavioral control
- First aid and CPR
- Strong work ethic
- Time management
- Arts, crafts, and games
- Problem-solving
- Customer service
- Efficient under pressure
- Conflict resolution
- Parental communication
- Storytelling and crafts
- Activity planning
- Interpersonal and written communication
Timeline
Toddler Childcare Teacher
Serendipity Childcare Center
10.2017 - 05.2018
Live-Out Nanny
Ventrapagada Family
07.2014 - 09.2017
Pre-K Teacher
Patticake Childcare Center
06.1999 - 12.2012
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Northwestern Business College
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