FAITH E. OKOH
2248 Brightseat Road #202 ~ Landover, MD 20785 ~ (202) 570-6305 ~ faith.okoh80@yahoo.com
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Human Development and Early Childhood Education
Minor, Foreign Language Studies
HOWARD UNIVERSITY, Washington, DC
Graduated with Honors – Cum Laude (GPA 3.49 / 4.0), May 2005
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Governess/ Private Home Tutor, Independent Contractor, Gaithersburg, MD 2014
Provided academic support
Facilitated the implementation of etiquette and manners
Provided childcare
Provided transportation for children
Assisted with some domestic duties
Home Childcare, Independent Contractor, Washington, DC 2014-2010
Provided home childcare and academic enrichment for young children
Office Manager, AWCAA, Silver Spring, MD 2010
Organized and managed the front office for a non-profit association
Answered and handled incoming and outgoing phone calls/messages
Ran errands for my immediate supervisor's and office's needs
Created office documents
Aide/Tutor, Independent Contractor, Washington, DC 2009-2006
Assisted with academic support and social skill development of Emotionally Disturbed school children
Implemented math and reading tutorials for third through fifth grade school children
Preschool Teacher, CAPCS, Washington, DC 2006-2005
Facilitated the social, emotional, cognitive and physical development of preschool children
Provided a conducive and nurturing learning environment
Conducted Parent-Teacher conferences
Performed assessments by creating progress reports and report cards
Associate Teacher, Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center, Washington, DC 2005-2000
Assisted with providing a nourishing and developmentally appropriate learning environment for infants through kindergarten-aged children
Provided childcare-assisted with feedings, grooming, diaper changing, sensory, motor, cognitive and social-emotional development
Specialized in object-based and museum learning
Assisted with a special needs toddler's development
Teaching Assistant, Howard University Early Learning Programs, Washington, DC 2000-2001
Assisted teachers with daily activities for preschool thru kindergarten children in a work-study program
Practiced performing progress assessments with preschool thru kindergarten aged children
Teacher’s Aide, Kinder Care Learning Center, Washington, DC 2000-1999
Assisted with the care and holistic development of children ages two-twelve
Assisted with a young autistic child's care and development
COMPUTER SKILLS
Windows XP/Vista/7, MS Office Software: Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word, Internet Research
PLANNING AND ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS
Arranged preschool classrooms with learning centers to correlate with monthly themes, such as “All About Me”, “Creative Minds”, “Clothes We Wear”, “and “Community Helpers”.
Maintained children attention during group time by presenting learning material in a fun and exciting way.
Planned and directed numerous object-based learning field trips for Preschool/Kindergarten children.
Provided leadership and guidance as a Summer Camp Counselor to campers ages 5 to 7 years.
Administered and monitored elementary school standardized testing.
Completed student evaluations, quarterly progress reports and report cards.
Coordinated quarterly parent-teacher conferences.
Maintained and organized office environment
PARENT CONTACT AND TEAMWORK
Fostered ongoing communication with parents by providing verbal and written reports on children’s daily activities.
Conducted parent-teacher conferences to provide status of children’s academic and social progress.
Collaborated with parents, colleagues, supervisors, and school administration to establish and maintain a productive and cohesive partnership.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Volunteer - Child Caregiver, Private Home, Lanham, MD 2004 – 2005
Volunteer - Sign Language Interpreter, Church of the Living God, Hyattsville, MD 1997 – 2000
LANGUAGE SKILLS
English – Native¨ American Sign Language - Fluent
Spanish – Fluent¨ Mandarin Chinese – Basic
Igbo – Intermediate¨ Swahili – Basic
REFERENCES
Furnished Upon Request
