Shrondraile Thornton
Summary
Energetic, enthusiastic, reliable, hardworking preschool teacher. Over 10+ years of teaching experience with infants, preschoolers, and kindergarteners. Strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills. I have achieved to prioritize, delegate tasks and make sound decisions quickly. Behavior Therapist has extensive knowledge of Behavior Analysis and Cognitive Behavioral Therapeutic techniques. Possesses strong evaluation assessment and counseling abilities. Has excellent interpersonal skills solid knowledge of therapeutic techniques and a Bachelor degree in Psychology and working towards my Master in Marriage Family Therapy. I can problem-solving skills with the ability to identify problems and implement corrective processes. Knowledgeable in motivating and stimulating individuals learning abilities and providing them with pastoral care and support.
Skills
Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community
Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills
Possess excellent human relations skills and superior teaching and communication skills with abilities to motivate students for academic work
Create class schedules, which includes organizing class times and allotting the number of staffs to student-to-teacher ratio
Worked with children from the ages 2-5 with academic, behavioral, or social challenges
Excellent multitasking abilities with high emphasis on detailing and accuracy
Experience
February 2019-Present Learning Coach Jose Hernandez-Alpha Public-School San Jose, CA
• Act as mentor and guide to students and aid them in learning academic subjects efficiently
• Plan and take preliminary tests and prepare students for passing in exams
• Equip students with necessary knowledge to excel in their field
• Provide new ideas and teaching aides to the teaching staff and cultivate interest in students for study
• Coordinate, map and track performance and achievements of students
• Achieved working with students enrolled in K-12 program
January 2018- February 2019 Behavioral Therapist ACES Comprehensive Educational Services Inc. - Concord, CA
• Motivated children to reach their potential and helped them manage their behaviors while having fun
• Collaborated with other staff members to set goals and deliver specific lessons for each individuals student.
• Worked 1-1 with children focusing on specific sensory motor skills and improvement in physical and cognitive function while targeting a specific hemisphere of the brain
• Achieved techniques and principles to help achieve positive change in behavior.
• Helped clients recognized and confront maladaptive behavioral patterns and documented progress
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times .
July 2012 – July 2017 Lead Preschool Teacher Little Mud Puddles - Fremont, CA
• Lead preschool teacher 4-5-year-old classroom
• Helped children achieved their writing with Handwriting Without Tears
• Established literacy and arithmetic competence to students, providing additional support when needed, helping a total of four students with leaning difficulties to achieve basic aptitude.
• Facilitated classroom activities and circle time. Performed meal preparation.
• Consistently communicated with parents to report on student behavior, social, and developmental progress
• Implemented multiple musical and art-related activities that improved students’ creative skills as well increased learning motivation
• May 2011 – July 2011 Head Preschool Teacher Foster City Preschool and Daycare Center - Foster City, CA
• Fostered a warm, nurturing and fun atmosphere conductive to learning for 3-year old’s classroom
• Developed strong, lasting relationship with parents and children.
• Regarded as a leader among teacher peers in the development of creative lessons and exciting indoor and outdoor learning experiences.
July 2006 – December 2009 Center Director Early Learning Center - Hayward CA
• Schedule and coordinate meeting, appointments with families for entry
• Assisted teachers in classrooms in meeting their progressive goals
• Managed and conducted teachers’ evaluations
• Maintain utmost discretion when dealing with sensitive topics
• Profound knowledge of appropriate and safe child activities
• High expertise in planning supervising and delegating work subordinate staff
July 2003 – December 2004 Assistant Director KinderCare Learning Center - Fremont, CA
• Directed preschool activities and provided preschool instruction.
• Prepared and submitted budget for management approval.
• Recommended and ordered teaching materials.
• Interviewed and recommended new teaching and service staff hires.
• Informed parents of facility enrollment procedures policies and activities
• Ensured full compliance with state procedures and policies.
Education
John F. Kennedy University Chabot College Master of Science - MFT 2016- Present Early Childhood Development 1995 San Jose, CA Hayward, CA
University of Phoenix CSU Eastbay Bachelor of Science - Psychology 2010-2013 Early Childhood Development 1991 Online Hayward, CA
Summary
Energetic, enthusiastic, reliable, hardworking preschool teacher. Over 10+ years of teaching experience with infants, preschoolers, and kindergarteners. Strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills. I have achieved to prioritize, delegate tasks and make sound decisions quickly. Behavior Therapist has extensive knowledge of Behavior Analysis and Cognitive Behavioral Therapeutic techniques. Possesses strong evaluation assessment and counseling abilities. Has excellent interpersonal skills solid knowledge of therapeutic techniques and a Bachelor degree in Psychology and working towards my Master in Marriage Family Therapy. I can problem-solving skills with the ability to identify problems and implement corrective processes. Knowledgeable in motivating and stimulating individuals learning abilities and providing them with pastoral care and support.
Skills
Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community
Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills
Possess excellent human relations skills and superior teaching and communication skills with abilities to motivate students for academic work
Create class schedules, which includes organizing class times and allotting the number of staffs to student-to-teacher ratio
Worked with children from the ages 2-5 with academic, behavioral, or social challenges
Excellent multitasking abilities with high emphasis on detailing and accuracy
Experience
February 2019-Present Learning Coach Jose Hernandez-Alpha Public-School San Jose, CA
• Act as mentor and guide to students and aid them in learning academic subjects efficiently
• Plan and take preliminary tests and prepare students for passing in exams
• Equip students with necessary knowledge to excel in their field
• Provide new ideas and teaching aides to the teaching staff and cultivate interest in students for study
• Coordinate, map and track performance and achievements of students
• Achieved working with students enrolled in K-12 program
January 2018- February 2019 Behavioral Therapist ACES Comprehensive Educational Services Inc. - Concord, CA
• Motivated children to reach their potential and helped them manage their behaviors while having fun
• Collaborated with other staff members to set goals and deliver specific lessons for each individuals student.
• Worked 1-1 with children focusing on specific sensory motor skills and improvement in physical and cognitive function while targeting a specific hemisphere of the brain
• Achieved techniques and principles to help achieve positive change in behavior.
• Helped clients recognized and confront maladaptive behavioral patterns and documented progress
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times .
July 2012 – July 2017 Lead Preschool Teacher Little Mud Puddles - Fremont, CA
• Lead preschool teacher 4-5-year-old classroom
• Helped children achieved their writing with Handwriting Without Tears
• Established literacy and arithmetic competence to students, providing additional support when needed, helping a total of four students with leaning difficulties to achieve basic aptitude.
• Facilitated classroom activities and circle time. Performed meal preparation.
• Consistently communicated with parents to report on student behavior, social, and developmental progress
• Implemented multiple musical and art-related activities that improved students’ creative skills as well increased learning motivation
• May 2011 – July 2011 Head Preschool Teacher Foster City Preschool and Daycare Center - Foster City, CA
• Fostered a warm, nurturing and fun atmosphere conductive to learning for 3-year old’s classroom
• Developed strong, lasting relationship with parents and children.
• Regarded as a leader among teacher peers in the development of creative lessons and exciting indoor and outdoor learning experiences.
July 2006 – December 2009 Center Director Early Learning Center - Hayward CA
• Schedule and coordinate meeting, appointments with families for entry
• Assisted teachers in classrooms in meeting their progressive goals
• Managed and conducted teachers’ evaluations
• Maintain utmost discretion when dealing with sensitive topics
• Profound knowledge of appropriate and safe child activities
• High expertise in planning supervising and delegating work subordinate staff
July 2003 – December 2004 Assistant Director KinderCare Learning Center - Fremont, CA
• Directed preschool activities and provided preschool instruction.
• Prepared and submitted budget for management approval.
• Recommended and ordered teaching materials.
• Interviewed and recommended new teaching and service staff hires.
• Informed parents of facility enrollment procedures policies and activities
• Ensured full compliance with state procedures and policies.
Education
John F. Kennedy University Chabot College Master of Science - MFT 2016- Present Early Childhood Development 1995 San Jose, CA Hayward, CA
University of Phoenix CSU Eastbay Bachelor of Science - Psychology 2010-2013 Early Childhood Development 1991 Online Hayward, CA