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TAISHA J. ALLEN-CRADLE

Richmond

Summary

Capable teaching professional with solid leadership approach program management knowledge and passion for student learning. Implement effective and diverse lessons to enhance instruction and engage student in education. Organized problem-solver skilled at logically approaching educational issues and devising forward-thinking resolutions to promote student advancement. Highly–energy Lead Teacher focused on improving teaching strategies and student understanding of material. Eager to help struggling students excel. Compassionate, creative and effective teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator, and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as a member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.

Experienced with developing and implementing age-appropriate activities that foster growth and development in young children. Utilizes effective communication skills to engage with both children and parents, ensuring supportive and inclusive environment. Knowledge of early childhood education principles and techniques, ensuring high standard of care and learning.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Toddler Teacher

VCU Health System
11.2022 - 07.2024
  • Planned and implemented daily activities to promote overall developmental growth for all students
  • Implemented curriculum and daily activities for students in classroom
  • Supervised assistant teachers and aides working with children
  • Cleaned and sanitized classroom equipment and toys on a daily basis
  • Updated student records and progress reports
  • Conducted and managed parent teacher conferences
  • Promoted physical academics and social development by implementing learning activities to the children needs and capability

Home care

Provider
01.2022 - 11.2022
  • Assisted and applied a caring approach with Client and family members in daily duties, drop off/pick up at school, accompanied and participate in activities and appointments
  • Provided personal care such as assisting with eating, dressing, and administered medications
  • Assisted with errands, meal preparations, light housekeeping
  • Recorded and logged injuries, accidents, incidents, medication, and meal times
  • Helped with bedside manners, showed empathy, and kept a caring personality, attention to detail and time management
  • Collaborated with patient doctors, nurses, caseworkers, and family to create a growth-promoting care plan
  • Promoted physical academics and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities
  • Administered assessments and updated student records

Administrative Assistant

Good Shepherd Child Development Center
02.2021 - 11.2021
  • Daily opening/inspection of center, enforcing all Covid-19 protocols daily temps recorded
  • Mentored junior teachers to improve teaching, classroom management and disciplinary strategies
  • Performed administrative duties such as handling phone calls, scheduling meetings, coordinating calendars, preparing expense reports, and stocking established and enforced rules related to respect and personal responsibility in classrooms
  • Provided administrative support by performing clerical duties, data entry, and accurately maintained personnel files
  • Administered assessments and updated student records

Lead Teacher

Primrose School Westerre Commons
08.2019 - 01.2021
  • Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness to help the prevention or spread of Covid-19
  • Supervised classroom of 10-15 students promoting positive and healthy behaviors
  • Mentored junior teachers to improve teaching, classroom management and disciplinary strategies
  • Implemented practice exercises and used repetition, which enabled students to grasp new concepts quickly
  • Established and enforced rules related to respect and personal responsibility in classrooms
  • Promoted physical academics and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities
  • Administered assessments and updated student records

Lead Toddler Teacher

Skipwith Academy Woodlake
03.2017 - 08.2019
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance
  • Implemented play-base games and activities to
  • Maintained organized and sanitized classroom and equipment to ensure the health and safety of students
  • Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters
  • Prepared reports and paperwork for parent teacher conferences
  • Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students
  • Monitored students’ academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files
  • Completed documentation on individual children and teachers for recordkeeping

Group Teacher

Tabernacle Daycare
09.2011 - 07.2014
  • Supervised a group of 10 children and provided a safe and nurturing environment daily
  • Conducted Monthly Assessments / Evaluations
  • Organized and maintained classroom equipment and materials
  • Planned differentiated instruction models with multiple learning styles and set goals for achievement
  • Communicated standards, achievements, and growths to students and parents
  • Motivated students to develop intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and responsibilities
  • Collaborated with co-teacher daily to create a classroom community that fosters the academic behavioral and emotional growth of 10+ students from a diversified community
  • Created literacy classroom specific action plans for Toddler classroom based on STEP-literacy assessments

Assistant Teacher

Alonzo A. Daughtry Daycare
09.2008 - 07.2011
  • Escorted clients on various field trips providing supervision of 10-15 children
  • Supervised children with special projects / activities helping to promote creativity and ensured that hazardous objects were secured and locked away from children
  • Encouraged student positive self-image, independence, and individuality
  • Collaborated with class teachers to recognize issues faced by students and redirected students exhibiting behavior problems by replacing disruptive, unproductive patterns with positive behaviors

Education

Bachelor - Human Services

Metropolitan College of New York

Skills

  • Student Progress Reporting
  • Student Records Management
  • Lesson Development
  • Classroom Management
  • Team Leadership
  • Team Building
  • Teaching
  • Public Speaking
  • Lesson Planning
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Parent Teacher Collaboration
  • Office Administration
  • Observation and assessment
  • Progress reporting
  • Nutrition
  • Classroom organization
  • Documentation and record keeping
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Social skills development
  • Circle time management
  • Outdoor play supervision
  • Curriculum planning
  • Storytelling
  • Child development expertise
  • Potty training assistance
  • Gross motor skills support
  • Creative lesson planning
  • Sensory play techniques
  • Fine motor skills support
  • Time management
  • Child development
  • Active listener
  • Child safety procedures
  • Curriculum implementation
  • Behavior management techniques
  • Strong work ethic
  • Customer service
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Team collaboration

Timeline

Toddler Teacher

VCU Health System
11.2022 - 07.2024

Home care

Provider
01.2022 - 11.2022

Administrative Assistant

Good Shepherd Child Development Center
02.2021 - 11.2021

Lead Teacher

Primrose School Westerre Commons
08.2019 - 01.2021

Lead Toddler Teacher

Skipwith Academy Woodlake
03.2017 - 08.2019

Group Teacher

Tabernacle Daycare
09.2011 - 07.2014

Assistant Teacher

Alonzo A. Daughtry Daycare
09.2008 - 07.2011

Bachelor - Human Services

Metropolitan College of New York
TAISHA J. ALLEN-CRADLE