Deijah Price
Stockbridge,GA
Summary
Goal-oriented teacher who offers support to students of different learning levels and backgrounds. I can add the extra help by being ready to step in and positively impact student learning or teacher wellbeing with timely support. Reliable in maintaining orderly spaces and preparing daily materials.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kindergarten Assistant
Walnut Creek Elementary School
10.2019 - Current
- Supported classroom activities, fostering a positive learning environment for young children.
- Assisted lead teacher with lesson planning and curriculum implementation to enhance student engagement.
- Facilitated daily routines, ensuring smooth transitions between activities and maintaining classroom order.
- Mentored new assistants, sharing best practices for student interaction and behavior management techniques.
- Organized classroom resources, improving accessibility and promoting an efficient educational space for students.
- Played games with students to increase understanding of subjects.
- Assisted in maintaining a safe, nurturing environment that promoted curiosity, exploration, and growth for all students.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with special needs or learning challenges under the guidance of lead teachers and support specialists.
- Facilitated small group instruction for targeted skill-building in literacy, numeracy, motor skills development, and social-emotional growth.
Lead Teacher
Guardian Angel Learning Center
02.2019 - 10.2019
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Assisted and supervised 10 children through entire school day.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
Lead Infant Teacher
Childcare Network
02.2016 - 01.2018
- Developed and implemented individualized lesson plans to enhance child development and learning outcomes.
- Led classroom activities that fostered social, emotional, and cognitive growth in infants and toddlers.
- Mentored junior educators on best practices for infant care and early childhood education techniques.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss developmental milestones and address individual children's needs.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
- Taught hand washing and proper use of utensils to promote good hygiene and etiquette habits.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Oversaw daily classroom operations, maintaining a safe and nurturing environment for infants.
Lead Infant Teacher
Love and Jerry's Road To Excellence Academy
07.2015 - 08.2017
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Followed each feeding chart according to each child.
- Used the proper diaper changing procedure to promote good hygiene.
- Work well with others
- Great listener
- Mentored junior educators on best practices for infant care and early childhood education techniques.
Education
No Degree - Bachelors of Science
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ06-2029
High School Diploma -
Union Grove High School
McDonough, GA05-2014
Skills
- Punctuality
- Computer skills
- Classroom management
- Classroom organization
- Verbal communication
- Positive reinforcement
- Outdoor play supervision
- Small group instruction
- Age-appropriate activities
- Storytelling techniques
- Educational support
- Circle time facilitation
- Music appreciation
Certification
- 04/07/2026
Child Abuse and Neglect: Mandated Reporting Requirements for Employees, Volunteers, and Contractors of Georgia Public Schools
04/01/2026
- Health and Safety Orientation Training - 10 Hours
03/20/2022
- Strengthening Families Georgia: An Effective Approach to Supporting Families and Communities
01/16/2022
Transportation Safety: Keeping Kids Safe in Georgia
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Kindergarten Assistant
Walnut Creek Elementary School
10.2019 - Current
Lead Teacher
Guardian Angel Learning Center
02.2019 - 10.2019
Lead Infant Teacher
Childcare Network
02.2016 - 01.2018
Lead Infant Teacher
Love and Jerry's Road To Excellence Academy
07.2015 - 08.2017
No Degree - Bachelors of Science
Grand Canyon University
High School Diploma -
Union Grove High School