Verlarianita Phillips
Lukachukai
Summary
Experienced Head Start Teacher with background in early childhood education. Strengths include implementing engaging learning activities, fostering positive learning environments, and promoting cognitive development. Skilled in assessing children's progress and communicating effectively with families to support child growth. Previous work focused on designing curriculum tailored to each student's needs and abilities, contributing positively to their educational journey.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Start Teacher
Navajo Natio Head Start
Window Rock
12.2018 - 07.2025
- Developed lesson plans aligned with early childhood education standards.
- Assisted in assessing children's progress and adapting instruction as needed.
- Maintained a safe and nurturing classroom environment for all students.
Child Development Worker
Navajo Nation CCDF
Window Rock
06.2015 - 11.2017
- Assisted in creating engaging activities for children's cognitive development.
- Supervised playtime to ensure safety and encourage positive behavior among peers.
- Observed children's behaviors to identify developmental milestones and challenges.
Child Development Worker
Navajo Nation CCDF
Window Rock
06.2006 - 09.2014
- Assisted in creating engaging activities for children's cognitive development.
- Supervised playtime to ensure safety and encourage positive behavior among peers.
- Organized materials and resources for educational activities and projects.
- Maintained a clean, organized, and welcoming environment for children to learn.
- Developed and implemented activities to stimulate physical, mental and social development of children.
- Engaged with parents to provide updates on children's progress and needs.
Head Start Teacher's Assistant
Navajo Nation Head Start
Window Rock
06.2004 - 05.2006
- Assisted lead teacher in planning and implementing daily lesson activities.
- Prepared classroom materials and organized learning resources for activities.
- Maintained a clean and safe classroom environment for all students.
- Taught daily life skills and behaviors to students to build practical knowledge.
- Assisted in preparing lesson materials and bulletin board displays.
- Attended in-services, workshops and seminars.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Multicultural Education
Navajo Technical University
Crownpoint, NM12-2018
High School Diploma -
Chinle High SChool
Chinle, AZ05-1992
Skills
- Social-emotional learning
- Special education strategies
- Mandated reporter training
- Curriculum development
- Child assessment techniques
- Creative teaching methods
Timeline
Head Start Teacher
Navajo Natio Head Start
12.2018 - 07.2025
Child Development Worker
Navajo Nation CCDF
06.2015 - 11.2017
Child Development Worker
Navajo Nation CCDF
06.2006 - 09.2014
Head Start Teacher's Assistant
Navajo Nation Head Start
06.2004 - 05.2006
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Multicultural Education
Navajo Technical University
High School Diploma -
Chinle High SChool