Early Childhood Educator in Chicago, Illinois

LICENSE: Substitute Teacher, Illinois State Board of Education EDUCATION: Harry S. Truman Community College Chicago, Illinois Associate of Applied Science Child Development 2019 ... WILBERFORCE UNIVERSITY Wilberforce, Ohio B.A. Mass Media Communication 2015 • Wrote articles for the school newspaper. • Led a presentation on similar words in English and Spanish. EXPERIENCE: Parallel Employment Division Chicago, Illinois 2015 Substitute Teacher SWEDISH AMERICAN MUSEUM Chicago, Illinois 2014-Present Work with various charter schools as a substitute teacher, Perform daily duties of the permanent teacher, follow the lesson plans left by teacher. VOLUNTEER AIDE - ARTS PROGRAM Supervise groups of 5-25 children ages 1-5, who are participating in arts programs. Demonstrate skills, and model proper behavior. Work one-on-one with children to assist in projects. Maintain safety at all times. Collect and store materials after programs. Set up and break down events at the museum. Take inventory at the museum gift shop. Unpack, price, and shelve new materials. BIG BROTHER BIG SISTERS Dayton, Ohio 2011 MENTOR Tutored a 5th grade student with homework assignments. Motivated an interest in learning by stressing the student’s strengths and ability. Encouraged personal responsibility about being on time for school. REDEMPTION FELLOWSHIP CHURCH NURSERY Atlanta, Georgia 2002-200... DAY CARE ASSISTANT (Volunteer) Assisted a Lead Teacher in providing care for children ages 2-3 while their parents were in church. Choose and led age-appropriate games and activities. Trained children to put away toys when they were done playing. Prepared and served snacks and beverages. Cleaned the facility after each program. SUMMER HILL COMMUNITY MINISTRIES Atlanta, Georgia 2006 MENTOR (Part-time, paid position) Assisted a Lead Teacher who provided religious instruction to girls ages 9-11. Monitored children during field trips to ensure proper behavior and safety. Packed lunches and material used during field trips. TECHNICAL SKILLS: MS Office: PowerPoint, Word