SHELLEY GORDON

1113 Sugar Maple Lane, Hendon, VA 20170 Phone # (703) 444-4591 ShelleyJG@Verizon.net
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CAREER OBJECTIVE
Caring and compassionate education professional seeking employment as a teaching assistant in
public or private schools utilizing my strong dedication to childrens development and ability to
provide a culturally rich learning environment

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Six years of early childhood education experience providing children a positive
and nurturing environment in order to motivate learning, inspire curiosity and
creativity and fostering self-esteem. In addition to my extensive experience,
I have an AAS in Early Childhood Education as well as attended various seminars and
conferences in Early Childhood Education to increase my professional development.

RELEVANT SKILLS

Extensive knowledge of childrens educational development theories and nine years

of classroom experience

Adept at employing developmentally appropriate methodologies to promote children's

acquisition of intellectual, physical, emotional and social skills

Ability to develop and implement curriculum based on performance standards and sound
child development principles

Experienced in providing a visually pleasing, intellectually stimulating, child-centered

environment

Communication skills and flexibility Communicate and listen to children, parents and
administration in an exceptional manner

Cultural awareness Understand diverse cultural environment of individual children

Patience and compassion: Handle children firmly yet gently by establishing appropriate
behavior objectives in order to maintain order and respectfulness

Proficient in team-building, supervision, decision making and problem solving skills

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Preschool Co-Teacher
The Country Day School, McLean, Va.
September 2013-January 2015

Created a warm and nurturing relationship with each child ages 4-5 years

Planned and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum consistent with NAEYC

standards

Worked closely with each child and documented their developmental progress using the
Denver Developmental Screen Test and Pre-K PALS

Conducted parent/teacher conferences communicating to parents about their childs

progress and supporting open, honest communication

Preschool Teacher Substitute
United Christian Parish Preschool, Reston, VA
January 2012 to June 2013

Encouraged students' positive self-image and supports individuality, independence

and creative expression

Implemented lesson plans for circle time and centers using a variety of instructional material

Maintained center in a clean, orderly and safe condition

Ensured classroom management by setting rules and limits

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School Health Aide

Fairfax County Public Schools
December 2010-August 2011

Provided care for sick and injured students

Facilitated administration of medication

Organized and implemented vision and hearing screenings for 300 + K, 3rd and 5th grade
students

Made referrals for students with non-routine health needs

Organized and maintained cleanliness of health room and supplies

Maintained and updated electronic school health records and statistics

Preschool Assistant Teacher/ Substitute
Christ the King Mothers Day out Program, Great Falls, VA September 2007-May 2009

Implemented a daily lesson plan for 12 students that included songs, games, crafts and
storytelling

Utilized a creative and imaginative approach in delivering lessons to the children in my care

Maintained a safe, clean and healthy environment

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
NAEYC -National Association for the Education of Young Children
Professional organization which promotes excellence in early childhood education
NSCS-National Society of Collegiate Scholars-NVCC Chapter
National honors academic organization

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Applied Behavior Analysis Training July 2015
Completed 40-hour ABA Training Program. Skills training on methods to help
improve the behavior and help children with autism and other special needs.
Discrete Trail Training, Prompting, Fading, and Verbal Behavior
George Mason Universitys Professional Development Day March 2015
Seminars attended: Yoga for Kids, Red Flags in Child Development,
Enhancing Circle Time, Dramatic Play Enhancement, and Brain Gym
57th Annual VA Early Childhood Education (VAECE) Conference 2013
Seminars attended: Literacy and Diversity in Preschool, Teaching Little Brains
that Grow Up in Poverty, Dual Language Learners, Communication Between
Teachers and Parents of Students with Learning Disabilities, High Scopes
Social Studies Developmental Indicators and High Scopes Science
Developmental Indicators

EDUCATION
Northern Virginia Community College, Sterling, VA
August 2016
Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Early Childhood Education
63 credits completed, 46 in Early Childhood Development