Cynthia Sanders
Memphis
Summary
Energetic Preschool Assistant committed to encouraging intellectual, social and emotional development in children. Hands-on experience assisting in lesson planning, preparing classrooms for activities and assisting children with toileting and meal needs. Certified Child Development Associate, CPR & AED Certified.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Education Assistant
Memphis Shelby County Schools
09.2022 - Current
- Provided individualized support for students, addressing their unique academic needs and helping them reach their full potential.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Supported teachers in maintaining a safe learning environment by monitoring student behavior during class transitions and extracurricular activities.
- Engaged students in learning through effective classroom management techniques that promoted active participation and collaboration.
Volunteer Pre-K Tutor
Porter-Leath Academy 2/ AmeriCorps
11.2021 - 04.2022
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Conducted group tutoring sessions to help students engage active learning and critical thinking skills.
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Worked with 20 children each week individually or in groups of 4
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships
Volunteer Worker/ Books From Birth
Porter-Leath Prescott/ AmeriCorps
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Registered new clients in BOS system
- Maintained clients records, updated information when needed
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
- Collaborated with community daycare's to boost are enrollments
- Sorted and kept monthly inventory of book returns
- Made over 20 calls per day, which resulted in updated records and new referrals
Volunteer Pre-K Tutor
Porter-Leath Douglass Head Start/ AmeriCorps
09.2018 - 07.2020
- Created tailored lesson plans and study guides to teach and assist students in area of study.
- Used flashcards and other techniques to test and improve memory through practiced information retrieval.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment
- Worked with 20 children each week individually or in groups of 4
Office Manager/Tax Preparer
Simple Tax Solutions
11.2013 - 03.2020
- Delivered comprehensive tax documentation required for accurate individual and corporate returns.
- Provided information about available products and services to clients, resulting in increased business opportunities.
- Maintained complete records of client tax returns and supporting documentation in secured areas.
- Facilitated communication between clients and tax authorities.
Package Handler
FedEx
01.2013 - 07.2015
- Prepared pallets of boxes for easy transportation between customer and storage locations.
- Removed jams and unblocked conveyor system to maintain flow of goods.
- Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
Education
Certificate of Completion - Child Development Associate
Alpha Training Services
No Degree - Business Administration
Southwest Tennessee Community College
Memphis, TNNo Degree - Business And Managerial Economics
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZHigh School Diploma -
Hamilton High School
Memphis, TNBachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN06-2027
Skills
- Lesson Planning
- Teacher collaboration
- Verbal and written communication
- Child development
- Group tutoring
- Writing assessments
- Excellent Communication
- Group and individual instruction
- Basic clerical knowledge
- Motor Skill Development
- Early Childhood Education
- Child Supervision
- Adept at working with special needs children
- Excellent multi-tasking ability
- Creativity and innovation
- Classroom support
- Teacher assistance
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 15 in the development of AmeriCorps Service Community Projects 2018-2022.
- Completed 20 week course in Family Civics Curriculum with 20 other parents, where we focused on voice, differences and values; including best practices, data analysis and model policies.
Affiliations
- AmeriCorps Alumni
- Parent Leadership Training Initiative Alumni
- HighScope Association
Personal Information
Title:
Certification
- Child Development Associate (CDA) - Council for Professional Recognition.
- First Aid, CPR and AED Certification - American Red Cross.
Timeline
Education Assistant
Memphis Shelby County Schools
09.2022 - Current
Volunteer Pre-K Tutor
Porter-Leath Academy 2/ AmeriCorps
11.2021 - 04.2022
Volunteer Worker/ Books From Birth
Porter-Leath Prescott/ AmeriCorps
08.2020 - 08.2021
Volunteer Pre-K Tutor
Porter-Leath Douglass Head Start/ AmeriCorps
09.2018 - 07.2020
Office Manager/Tax Preparer
Simple Tax Solutions
11.2013 - 03.2020
Package Handler
FedEx
01.2013 - 07.2015
No Degree - Business Administration
Southwest Tennessee Community College
No Degree - Business And Managerial Economics
University of Phoenix
High School Diploma -
Hamilton High School
Certificate of Completion - Child Development Associate
Alpha Training Services
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Walden University
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