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Chandra Forbes

Wiley

Summary

Attentive and creative professional passionate about helping young children develop emotional, social and educational skills. Familiar with developmentally appropriate activities and experienced by providing nurturing environments conducive to learning. Promote physical, emotional and social health to complement academic progress.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Daycare Teacher

Welcome Home Child Care
Lamar
07.2023 - 11.2024
  • Supervised children during indoor and outdoor playtime, ensuring their safety at all times.
  • Adapted teaching methods based on individual student needs.
  • Encouraged creativity through art projects and storytelling.
  • Ensured safety of all children by monitoring playground equipment use.
  • Created a positive, nurturing environment for young students.
  • Taught basic language skills including reading readiness, phonics, writing.
  • Developed lesson plans and activities to engage children in learning.
  • Managed record keeping duties such as attendance records and daily reports of individual child activities.
  • Assisted with toilet training and diaper changing when necessary.
  • Supervised children during meal times, playtime, and other activities.
  • Observed health practices such as proper handwashing procedures.
  • Participated in staff meetings and professional development workshops.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to brainstorm ideas for classroom activities.
  • Introduced learning activities and imaginative play to teach children to explore.
  • Read aloud and played alphabet games to encourage early literacy.
  • Sparked creativity and imagination by helping children discover new things each day.
  • Supervised circle time, free play, outside play, and learning and developmental activities.
  • Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
  • Fostered open and effective communication with parents regarding their children's development and daily activities.
  • Encouraged children's curiosity and exploration through interactive learning activities.
  • Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Developed and implemented daily lesson plans that promote physical, mental, and social development.
  • Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
  • Adapted teaching methods to suit different learning abilities and styles within the classroom.
  • Modified teaching strategies and techniques to meet the individual needs of children with diverse learning styles.
  • Administered first aid and medication in accordance with health and safety regulations.
  • Assisted children with daily routines, including toileting, feeding, and nap times.
  • Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
  • Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
  • Supervised children in classroom and playground settings, ensuring their safety and well-being.
  • Participated in staff meetings, workshops, and conferences to discuss and improve instructional methods.
  • Implemented behavior modeling and positive reinforcement into daily routines.
  • Read stories to children and taught painting, drawing, and crafts.
  • Observed children to record development.
  • Organized creative and fun activities, enhancing children's physical, emotional and social well-being.

Preschool Teacher

CDS Lamar Head Start
Lamar
08.2014 - 07.2023
  • First Year and half i was a teacher aide before taking over teaching.
  • Conducted classroom activities to stimulate physical, mental, and social development of preschool students.
  • Attended professional development workshops to stay current on best practices for early childhood education.
  • Encouraged critical thinking skills through problem solving activities.
  • Assisted in organizing field trips so students could experience hands-on learning opportunities outside the classroom.
  • Administered assessments throughout the year to gauge student understanding of content material.
  • Assisted in providing a safe and secure environment for children.
  • Participated in parent-teacher conferences to discuss academic progress of each child.
  • Adapted instructional methods based on individual student needs.
  • Collaborated with fellow teachers on various projects related to curriculum design and implementation.
  • Attended professional development workshops to stay current on educational trends.
  • Incorporated music, art, games, books, blocks, puzzles into daily instruction.
  • Monitored student behavior to ensure compliance with rules and expectations set forth by school administration.
  • Established positive relationships with parents and guardians by regularly communicating student progress.
  • Integrated multicultural themes into instruction plans to foster respect for diversity among students.
  • Supervised outdoor playtime while ensuring safety regulations were followed.
  • Led story time sessions designed to promote literacy skills among young learners.
  • Provided individual attention to each student as needed during class time.
  • Maintained records of attendance, grades, health concerns, and other relevant information about the children in my care.
  • Developed lesson plans that incorporated creative teaching techniques.
  • Implemented appropriate disciplinary measures when necessary according to school policies.
  • Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
  • Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Established indoor and outdoor safe play environments for toddler-age children.
  • Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
  • Created and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum addressing learning styles.
  • Incorporated music, art and theater into lesson planning.
  • Met with parents to discuss child behavior and academic progress.
  • Adapted instructional techniques according to student learning styles and progress.
  • Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
  • Directed and supervised children during field trips and special activities.
  • Administered and documented results of student assessments.
  • Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
  • Maintained student records according to rigorous confidentiality and privacy regulations.
  • Collaborated with colleagues on developing new classroom projects and monthly themes.
  • Implemented behavior modeling and positive reinforcement into daily routines.
  • Read stories to children and taught painting, drawing, and crafts.
  • Communicated with parents regularly to maintain student progress, schedule meetings, and increase overall student happiness.
  • Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
  • Observed children for signs of illness, injury, emotional disturbance, learning disorders, and speech problems.
  • Observed children to record development.
  • Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
  • Monitored student progress to ensure cooperation and growth.
  • Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
  • Instructed and assisted children in eating, toileting, and resting to help develop healthy personal habits.
  • Met with parents and guardians to discuss students' progress and areas requiring improvement.
  • Identified early signs of emotional and developmental problems in children to bring concerns to parents' attention.
  • Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
  • Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
  • Organized creative and fun activities, enhancing children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
  • Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships.
  • Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
  • Admistaraied Medication and record to the students per doctors note.

Education

High School Diploma -

Mcclave High School
McClave, CO
05-2007

Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ

Skills

  • Child supervision
  • Lesson planning
  • Developmental assessments
  • Creative activities
  • Classroom management
  • Parent communication
  • Safety protocols
  • Behavior management
  • Creative teaching
  • Health and safety
  • Professional development
  • Team collaboration
  • Problem solving
  • Individualized instruction
  • Activity organization
  • Empathy and compassion
  • Age-appropriate assessment
  • Curriculum planning
  • Toileting and feeding
  • Classroom organization
  • Child safety procedures
  • Effective listening
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Head start programs
  • Calm and patient
  • Creative lesson planning
  • Teamwork
  • Heartsaver first aid (first aid)

Certification

  • CDA Certificate
  • Many hours and Certificates on Colorado Shines
  • Pyramid Plus Training which received a Certificate that counts as ECE 101 and 103
  • Over 5,000 Hours working in Early Childhood Education
  • Many hours of in person trainings with Head Start

Timeline

Daycare Teacher

Welcome Home Child Care
07.2023 - 11.2024

Preschool Teacher

CDS Lamar Head Start
08.2014 - 07.2023

High School Diploma -

Mcclave High School

Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education

Grand Canyon University

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