Alyssa E.

Preschool Teacher (2006-2012)
• Helped develop lesson plans that were developmentally appropriate for the preschool classroom.
• Implemented creative curriculum into my classroom.
• Attended seminars on:
 Behavior management
 Cognitive growth
 Emotional growth
 Potty training
 Language
 Math for the young child
 Reading is fun.
• Managed 15 children’s portfolios on their growth within the school year and applied all of my lessons to the Illinois licensing standards.
• Worked within the infant and toddler classrooms to help teachers with developing appropriate lesson plans.

Nanny (June 2012- June 2013)

• Cared for at least three children at a time in home.
• Planned activities to work on during free time to help each child enhance their learning in math, reading, and science.
• Planned daily “field trips” around the neighborhood to incorporate teachable moments within our day.

Paraprofessional in a Special Education School (June 2013-Present)
• Assisted each student with their personal need such as eating, bathroom, or mobility.
• Worked under a Board Certified Behavior Analyst on implementing behavior plans for each child in the classroom.
• Assisted students with daily school work and helped each student meet their educational goal.
• Helped cooperating teacher plan activities to enhance the students learning in symbol recognition, science, art, and music.

Moraine Valley Community College
I have successfully completed my Associates Degree concentrating in Child Care. During this program I learned a number of learning technics to help each child reach their full potential. I was chosen to present my infant interest center at the Moraine Valley Child Care Conference. I interned in an infant classroom for 5 months creating developmentally appropriate activities for infants. We worked on fine motor skills, baby sign language, and gross motor skills.

Governor State University
In December of 2014, I will have successfully completed my Bachelors Degree in Psychology. This degree helps me understand human and animal behavior in everyday life. Starting at the end of August 2014, I will have four classes starting at 4:30pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. I plan to continue my education in graduate school focusing in the Behavior Analysis field in August of 2015.

I am certified in CPR and First Aid.