Carissa Davis
Morristown
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.
Dedicated Preschool Teacher brings high energy, early intervention knowledge and dedication to preschoolers. Focused on planning diverse activities to enrich learning and promote individual growth. Encouraging, upbeat and motivated to positively impact students.
Dynamic professional specializing in early childhood development for students with special needs. Adaptable to particular learning needs and abilities of each child. Committed to helping diverse learners reach maximum potential.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
2013
2013
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Preschool Teacher
Little Yellow Jackets Preschool
Morristown
08.2023 - 09.2025
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse preschool age groups.
- Fostered a nurturing and safe learning environment for children.
- Implemented age-appropriate activities to promote cognitive development.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss child progress and well-being.
- Guided children in social skills through play-based interactions.
- Organized classroom materials and resources for effective learning experiences.
- Monitored children's behavior and provided positive reinforcement strategies.
- Trained new staff on classroom management techniques and teaching methods.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Conducted classroom activities to stimulate physical, mental, and social development of preschool students.
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Incorporated music, art, games, books, blocks, puzzles into daily instruction.
- Supervised outdoor playtime while ensuring safety regulations were followed.
- Developed professional relationships with parents, teachers, directors and therapists.
- Met with parents to discuss child behavior and academic progress.
- Provided individual attention to each student as needed during class time.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills through problem solving activities.
- Attended professional development workshops to stay current on best practices for early childhood education.
- Maintained records of attendance, grades, health concerns, and other relevant information about the children in my classroom
- Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
- Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
- Adapted instructional techniques according to student learning styles and progress.
- Administered assessments throughout the year to gauge student understanding of content material.
- Maintained student records according to rigorous confidentiality and privacy regulations.
- Integrated multicultural themes into instruction plans to foster respect for diversity among students.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships.
- Observed children to record development.
- Identified early signs of emotional and developmental problems in children to bring concerns to parents' attention.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Morristown Elementary
Morristown
08.2022 - 07.2023
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and student engagement strategies.
- Supported students with individualized education plans during instructional activities.
- Collaborated with special education staff to adapt learning materials for diverse needs.
- Provided one-on-one support to students during academic and social activities.
- Monitored student progress and reported observations to teaching staff regularly.
- Implemented behavioral strategies to enhance student participation and focus.
- Provided one-on-one instruction to students who needed extra help with learning tasks.
- Implemented behavior management strategies designed by special education staff members.
- Offered emotional support during times of difficulty or crisis situations involving the student.
- Encouraged independent thinking, problem solving, and self-advocacy skills among students.
- Monitored behavior of students in order to ensure a safe, positive learning environment.
- Assisted with transitioning from one activity to another throughout the day as needed by the student.
- Supported students with personalized accommodations, extra assistance, and educational support
- Managed class of special education students in absence of lead teacher.
- Supervised students during lunch periods, recesses, and field trips, ensuring their safety at all times.
- Provided feedback on how well a student is progressing towards meeting their IEP goals.
- Assisted in the implementation of accommodations outlined in IEPs such as seating arrangements or modified testing procedures.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers to modify educational materials to meet the individual needs of each student.
- Collaborated with therapists when necessary to assist students' development of motor skills or sensory processing abilities.
Early Childhood Educator
Celebtations
New Palestine
06.2014 - 06.2021
- Assisted in planning and implementing age-appropriate curriculum activities.
- Supported classroom management by maintaining a positive learning environment.
- Engaged children through interactive storytelling and creative play sessions.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop lesson plans and educational materials.
- Maintained records of children's progress and development in learning journals.
- Communicated effectively with parents about children's daily activities and needs.
- Provided a safe and stimulating learning environment for young children.
- Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
- Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
- Organized indoor and outdoor playtime activities to promote physical and mental development of children.
- Encouraged creativity through art, music, dramatic play and other creative activities.
- Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
- Stuck to daily routines to help children feel comfortable and promote development.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
Education
Early Childhood Development Associates - Early Childhood Education
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Indianapolis, IN 08.2022 - 07.2023
New Palestine High School
New Palestine, INSome College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Indianapolis, INSkills
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Child development
- Behavioral strategies
- Inclusion techniques
- Family engagement
- Student assessment
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Emotional support
- Safety compliance
- Behavior management
- Positive reinforcement
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Classroom organization
- Observational skills
- Social skill building
- Special education
- Parent communication
- Student records management
- Play-based learning approaches
- Heartsaver first aid CPR AED
- Strong work ethic and dependable
Certification
- Child Development Associates infants and toddlers (2016-2019)
- Child Development Associates preschool (2023-current)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
Little Yellow Jackets Preschool
08.2023 - 09.2025
Special Education Paraprofessional
Morristown Elementary
08.2022 - 07.2023
Early Childhood Development Associates - Early Childhood Education
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
08.2022 - 07.2023
Early Childhood Educator
Celebtations
06.2014 - 06.2021
New Palestine High School
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana