1. Tradenia Earley
Education Specialist - MACON BIBB COUNTY EOCONOMIC OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL,
INC
Jeffersonville, GA 31044
tradenia3016@gmail.com - (470)424-7031 or (478)471-1486
In my combined experiences as an interim center manager, education specialist, teacher and social services
case manager, I have worked with teams to help build the quality and early childhood experiences for young
children and their families. I dedicate myself to improve the quality of life of our children, families, and staff
by providing direct resources and advocating. I am hoping to continue in my commitment to obtaining equal
access for social, education and economic development and growth.
Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
WORK EXPERIENCE
Education Specialist/Interim Center Manager
MACON BIBB COUNTY EOCONOMIC OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL, INC - Macon, GA - August 2015 to
Present
• Resource and/or trainer for classroom staff, center managers, and volunteers
• Specialized knowledge in services for early childhood, infant, and toddler in the head start program
• Observed and monitor classroom activities and children's records
• Review and analyzes data on child outcomes
*Responsible for daily attendance
*Recruitment
*Assisted with licensing and Quality Rated Process
*Assisted with writing and revising policy and procedures
*Supervised staff of 6 or more
Lead Teacher
MACON BIBB COUNTY EOCONOMIC OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL, INC - December 2013 to August 2015
• Major responsibility for classroom operation including, planning, carrying out activities, maintaining the
classroom environment, supervising children, and parent/teacher conferences
• Supervision of classroom volunteers and teacher assistant
• Creating and Implementing daily lesson plans
• Worked with children one-on-one and in groups
• Served snacks and engage in family style eating
• Introduced students to concepts that would be further explored in kindergarten, such as early literacy
experiences
• Created schedules and routines, ensuring children have a proper balance of rest and physical activities
• Planned curriculum targeting areas related to child development such as social, motor, ad language skills
• Developed language skills by reading to students and encouraged discussion through storytelling activities
• Updated parents on their child's progress with daily recordkeeping and documentation of any behavior issues
• Helped students interact and adapt socially through activities that promote group engagement and fairness,
such as group experiences for music and parallel play for choosing activities
Social Services Case Manager
2. BIBB COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND CHILDREN SERVICES - July 2005 to June 2013
• Assessed the level of risk to children by conducting face to face home visits in the foster home
• Collaborated with law enforcement, placement providers, the court, and all collateral contacts
• Testified in court regarding the status of the agency and/or parent's progress towards the court approved
placement
• Ensured that children are placed in permanent stable families within as short a time frame as possible
• Supervised visits between children and parents
• Available for on-call scheduling
• Engaged in state-wide travel
• Maintain client's record
• Knowledgeable about GA Shines program
Lead Teacher
MACON BIBB COUNTY EOCONOMIC OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL, INC - October 2003 to June 2005
• Major responsibility for classroom operation including, planning, carrying out activities, maintaining the
classroom environment, supervising children, and parent/teacher conferences
• Supervision of classroom volunteers and teacher assistant
• Creating and Implementing daily lesson plans
• Worked with children one-on-one and in groups
• Served snacks and engage in family style eating
• Introduced students to concepts that would be further explored in kindergarten, such as early literacy
experiences
• Created schedules and routines, ensuring children have a proper balance of rest and physical activities
• Planned curriculum targeting areas related to child development such as social, motor, ad language skills
• Developed language skills by reading to students and encouraged discussion through storytelling activities
• Updated parents on their child's progress with daily recordkeeping and documentation of any behavior issues
• Helped students interact and adapt socially through activities that promote group engagement and fairness,
such as group experiences for music and parallel play for choosing activities
Pre-K Lead Teacher
CHILDREN'S FRIENDS LEARNING CENTER - July 2001 to October 2003
• Worked with children one-on-one and in groups, supervised activities, Keep students on task
• Served snacks and use meals as a way to incorporated learning, especially social skills
• Introduced students to concepts that would be further explored in kindergarten, such as early literacy
experiences
• Created schedules and routines, ensuring children have a proper balance of rest and physical activities
• Planned curriculum targeting areas related to child development such as social, motor, ad language skills
• Developed language skills by reading to students and encouraged discussion through storytelling activities
• Updated parents on their child's progress with daily recordkeeping and documentation of any behavior issues
• Helped students interact and adapt socially through activities that promote group engagement and fairness,
such as group experiences for music and parallel play for choosing activities
Sales Associate
WALMART SUPERCENTER - August 2000 to June 2001
• Responsible for greeting customers. Promptly answer customer calls
• The ability to work under pressure
• Operated the cash registrar
• Follow proper procedure for handling claims
• Knowledgeable about all sections of the store and products within each department
3. • Promptly clean all spills
• Keep the floor clear of objects
• Follow all safety and emergency rules and regulations
• Ensured that all displays are secured properly
Daycare Lead Teacher
MURPHY HOMES PRESCHOOL - June 1999 to May 2000
• Developed weekly plans and implement age appropriate curriculum (lesson plan) to nurture and stimulated
all domains of children's development
• Provided developmentally appropriate classroom environment that reflected the children's learning and
growth
• Planned, evaluated, and improved the physical environment in the classroom to create opportunities to meet
the changing needs of the developing child
• Provided responsive care to all children by adapting daily care giving routines and plans to the interests and
needs of the individual child and the group
• Demonstrated cultural competency and respect for the child's background by incorporating the cultural
linguistic and familial values and beliefs into the childcare program and lesson plans
EDUCATION
Diploma in Child Development
MACON TECHNICAL INSTITUTE - Macon, GA
Bachelor of Science in Social Science
MERCER UNIVERSITY - Macon, GA
SKILLS
Microsoft Office (10+ years)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
• Certified Pre-K CLASS Observer
• Teaching Strategies GOLD Interrater Reliability Certification