ALEYA FOLK DECOU
Queen Creek,AZ
Summary
Dedicated and passionate teacher with 5+ years of experience working with children. Experienced in care-taking, cleaning, and leveraging technology to enhance learning experiences. Possesses advanced organization and communication skills, with dedication to fostering mental health and well-being in educational settings. Eager to grow career and passion for education and health to positively impact students' lives as a teacher.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher Intern
Head Start
01.2024 - Current
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments
- Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry
- Assisted lead teachers with planning daily classroom lessons and activities for 15 students.
Assistant Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
09.2023 - 11.2024
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities
- Completed daily reports, meal count sheets, and attendance logs
- Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes
- Worked with teacher to identify and target opportunities for instructional improvements
- Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support focused on student progress
- Supported teacher in preparing individualized learning plans for underperforming students
Teacher's Assistant
Prenda Microschool
01.2020 - 05.2022
- Graded assignments and reported individual progress to teacher
- Collaborated with teachers for lesson preparation by preparing materials and setting up equipment
- Provided instructional support to students unable to attend regular classes, keeping track of attendance
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following schools' curriculum, goals, and objectives
- Assisted students in setting realistic goals, developing action plans, and monitoring progress towards achievement
Education
High School Diploma -
Arizona State University Prep Digital
Digital05-2025
Certification - Early Education
East Valley Institute of Technology
Mesa, AZ05-2025
Associates - Early Childhood Education
Maricopa Community Colleges, Mesa Community College
Mesa, AZ05-2026
Skills
- Experiential Learning
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Problem-Solving
- Teaching strategies
- Lesson Planning
- Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
- Flexible Work Schedule
- Attendance
Certification
- CPR Trained & First Aid Trained
- Finger Print Clearance
- Food Handlers
- Medication Administration in the Child Care Environment Training Certified
- Signs of Abuse and Reporting Requirements for Early Childhood Professionals Training Certified
- Coping with Crises and Traumatic Events Training Certified
Timeline
Teacher Intern
Head Start
01.2024 - Current
Assistant Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
09.2023 - 11.2024
Teacher's Assistant
Prenda Microschool
01.2020 - 05.2022
High School Diploma -
Arizona State University Prep Digital
Certification - Early Education
East Valley Institute of Technology
Associates - Early Childhood Education
Maricopa Community Colleges, Mesa Community College
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