         ASSISTANT TEACHER       Summary     Childcare professional skilled at remaining calm under pressure while keeping the daycare setting light and playful. Works hard to identify and address behavioral and educational issues.        Highlights          Positive and cheerful  Active listener  Head Start program knowledge  Certified in Early Childhood Education  Infant, toddler and preschool curricula   Reliable    Approachable  Playful  Highly organized              Experience      Assistant Teacher   05/2014   to   11/2014     Company Name   City  ,   State      Read stories to the children and taught them painting, drawing and crafts.   Disciplined children and recommended other measures to correct behavior.   Carefully monitored children's play activities.   Maintained daily records of activities, behaviors, meals and naps.   Communicated with children's parents and guardians about daily activities, behaviors and problems.   Managed general housekeeping duties, including feeding, diapering, resting, and cleanup.          Student Teacher   02/2013   to   02/2014     Company Name   City  ,   State      Plan/ implement developmentally appropriate curriculum for 4-5 year olds children in a VPK classroom. Assess children's progress towards VPK standards through daily observation. Design and maintain a nurturing learning environment for young children.         Supportive VPK Student Teacher   01/2013   to   01/2014     Company Name   City  ,   State       Assist teacher in setting up learning centers, carry out activities with children.  Serve meals to children, family style.  Supervise children during playground area.  Summary of qualifications.          Education      Early Childhood Education Department of children and Families Certification: 45 Hours including VPK Literacy Department of Education Certification: Early Childhood Professional Certificate, recognized by State of Florida as equivalent to National Child Development Associate Credential American Red Cross Frist Aid and CPR for  infant, Child, and Adult Volunteer Experience      2014       Fort Myers Institute of Technology   City  ,   State               Early Childhood Professional Certification  :   Special Olympics   Present           Special Olympics        Skills      CPR  Serve Meals  Preschool Teacher  Computer Skills  Publishing Software Skills     