Monique Kali
East Chicago
Summary
Attentive and creative teacher 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
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Department Assistant of Youth Services
East Chicago Public Library
08.2024 - 04.2025
- Assisted in developing and implementing educational workshops and activities to support the personal growth and development of youth participants.
- Provided administrative support by maintaining accurate records, scheduling appointments, and coordinating youth events and activities.
- Assisted in the development of educational workshops and seminars tailored to the needs and interests of the youth community.
- Participated in regular team meetings to discuss program updates, challenges, and opportunities for continuous improvement in youth services delivery.
Daycare Assistant Teacher
Little Kiddies Inc
01.2023 - 05.2024
- Working with students individually or in small groups on assignments
- Helping students use classroom equipment, such as scissors and glue
- Accompanying students on field trips or at extracurricular events
- Decorating the classroom or updating the bulletin board
- Helping to clean up after classroom activities
Substitute Early Childhood Educator
Little inspirations
06.2022 - 01.2024
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Helped head teacher by restocking missing or low supplies in classroom.
- Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
- Followed established lesson plans to continue learning trajectory.
- Organized classroom activities, games and tasks to enhance interactive learning experience.
- Stuck to daily routines to help children feel comfortable and promote development.
Assistant Teacher
The Gardener School
08.2021 - 02.2022
- Assisted teacher with enrichment activities, correcting papers or supervising classroom to foster positive learning environment
- Assisted children at mealtime to teach social and self-help skills and sound nutritional practices.
- Arranged age-appropriate activities to help children develop interests and talents.
- Maintained safe, educational environment for students during learning and free play time.
- Interacted positively with children to encourage development and involvement in activities, treating each child with dignity and respect.
Substitute Teacher
Early Horizons
01.2020 - 10.2021
- Utilized outlined grading procedures and assessment strategies to document and report on student growth, development and understanding.
- Maintained rules of conduct that encouraged self-discipline and responsibility.
- Supervised students during recess, break times and dismissal periods to prevent injuries and fights.
- Helped head teacher by restocking missing or low supplies in classroom.
- Enforced classroom routines to keep students on schedule and operating at consistent level.
Assistant Teacher/Folter
Action Day Primary Plus
06.2019 - 01.2020
- Supported and documented student growth and progress to achieve academic, social and emotional goals.
- Assisted children at mealtime to teach social and self-help skills and sound nutritional practices.
- Communicated regularly with parents, teachers and administrators regarding student progress and needs.
- Assisted teacher with enrichment activities, correcting papers or supervising classroom to foster positive learning environment
- Conquered challenges of working with highly diverse student population to attain exceptional student achievement.
- Arranged age-appropriate activities to help children develop interests and talents.
Education
No Degree - Early Childhood Education
West Valley Mission College
San Jose, CA08-2019
Skills
- Administrative experience
- Early Childhood Education
- Experience Working With Students
- Toddler Care
- Special Needs
- Phone etiquette
- Teaching
- Childcare
- Classroom Management
- Customer service
- Organizational Skills
Certification
- CPR Certification
- Food Handler Certification
Timeline
Department Assistant of Youth Services
East Chicago Public Library
08.2024 - 04.2025
Daycare Assistant Teacher
Little Kiddies Inc
01.2023 - 05.2024
Substitute Early Childhood Educator
Little inspirations
06.2022 - 01.2024
Assistant Teacher
The Gardener School
08.2021 - 02.2022
Substitute Teacher
Early Horizons
01.2020 - 10.2021
Assistant Teacher/Folter
Action Day Primary Plus
06.2019 - 01.2020
No Degree - Early Childhood Education
West Valley Mission College
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