Portia Jones
Raleigh
Summary
Dedicated Infant Teacher with a strong work ethic and proven ability to foster positive relationships with families at Bright Horizons Children's Center. Skilled in developing engaging lesson plans and maintaining a safe environment, I excel in communication and problem-solving, ensuring each child's growth and well-being are prioritized.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Infant Teacher
Bright Horizons Children's Center at Harrison Park
Cary
04.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with parents to develop and maintain strong support networks and build rapport to foster seamless communication.
- Provide compassion, love and support for children
- Follow directions by Management and administration
- Assisted children with daily routines, including toileting, feeding, and nap times.
- Developed and implemented daily lesson plans that promote physical, mental, and social development.
- Plan, create and assist with the teacher activities plans
- Support all areas of child’s development
- Established positive relationships with families by communicating regularly about their child's progress.
- Observed infants' development and documented milestones using appropriate assessment tools.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss curriculum plans, student progress, and classroom management strategies.
- Organized and maintained a safe, clean, and stimulating learning environment for infants.
Lead Infant Teacher
Childcare Network
Raleigh
07.2020 - 04.2023
- Provide a safe and loving environment for the children in my care
- Monitored each infant's growth and development on an individual basis.
- Created positive relationships with families by establishing open communication channels between home and school environments.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding their children's behavior and overall well-being.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan lessons that would engage all ages of children in the classroom setting.
- Provided a safe, nurturing environment in which children could learn and grow.
- Provided a safe, nurturing environment in which children could learn and
- Established a variety of routines within the classroom setting such as circle time, snack time, story
- Maintained tidy, clean and safe environments for children.
- Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
- Changed diapers, used bibs and monitored behaviors to maintain good hygiene for each child.
- Collaborated with parents to develop and maintain strong support networks and build rapport to foster seamless communication.
Education
Associate - Early Childhood Education
Wake Technical Community College
Raleigh, NC07.2020
Skills
- Work ethic
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Customer relations
- Personnel communication
- Creativity
- Staff management
- Organizational skills
- Time management
- Self-motivation
- Customer satisfaction
- Communication skills
- Customer engagement
- Conflict resolution
- Relationship building
- Problem-solving skills
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
Timeline
Infant Teacher
Bright Horizons Children's Center at Harrison Park
04.2023 - Current
Lead Infant Teacher
Childcare Network
07.2020 - 04.2023
Associate - Early Childhood Education
Wake Technical Community College
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