NICOLA PRINCE

Cell: 785 226 4125

E-mail nicolaprince74@yahoo.com

EDUCATION

Central Texas College, Fort Riley KS.

Continuing Education in early childhood education.
Awarded: October 2017

The Care Courses School, Mclean VA.

CDA Awarded: 2009

Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green KY.

Bachelor of General Studies with emphasis in Education
Awarded: August 2005

Medgar Evers College, Brooklyn NY.

AA in Education, Awarded: June 1999

EMPLOYMENT
2019 – 2022 Lead Child & Youth Professional
Assist entry staff in development of skills necessary to work in assigned area. Provide
guidance in setting up environments that provide appropriate challenges for the age group
assigned to and role model/demonstrate appropriate guidance techniques. Develop lesson
plans independently for extended periods of time and ensure all staff know the plan for
each day. Ensure plans meet the individual needs of the children.

2016-2017 Lead Teacher

Head Start Serving Kansas River Valley, Junction City KS
Planned, implemented, and supervised all classroom activities for 18 children 3-5 years
old. Provide developmentally and linguistically appropriate curriculum and experience in
a manner appropriate to all ages, language, and cultures of all children in the classroom.
Implemented lesson plans and daily activities in accordance with each child’s need, based
on a method of observing and recording children’s interests and current levels of
function. Directly supervise, trained and coach 2 teacher’s assistant, monitoring one on
one interaction, group setting with the kids and keeping track of all mandatory training.
Direct any special needs or problems to the appropriate manager/specialist/coordinator or
supervisor.

2013-2015 Lead Program Associate (PreK)

Grafenwoehr CYSS Child Care Center, Grafenwoehr Germany
Served as the Lead Pre-Kindergarten Program Associate in the CYS Services Strong
Beginnings Pre-K Program. Provides learning experiences in language and literacy,
mathematics, social studies, discovery, music and movement, technology, citizenship,
physical education, and creative expression to prepare children to enter school using The
Creative Curriculum and Teaching Strategies program.
Motivates children to develop “Kindergarten Etiquette” skills, knowledge and behaviors
that build a strong foundation for school success such as taking turns, raising hands,
following multi-step direction, etc.
Provides supervision, oversight, and accountability for children in compliance with DoD,
Army and local policies, guidance, and standards. Maintains staff/child ratio
requirements. Evaluates academic and social growth of children and maintains
appropriate records. Observes children for signs that may indicate illness, abuse or
neglect and reports as directed.

2011- 2012 Lead/Mentor

Milam CDC (East Fort Bliss), FT Bliss TX
Maintained control of and account for whereabouts and safety of the children. Maintained
child/staff ratio requirements. Plan, coordinate, and conduct activities for program
participants based on the creative curriculum and observed needs of individual children.
Implements activities and special events that meet the physical, social, emotional, and
cognitive needs of the children. Provide guidance on setting up environment and provide
appropriate challenges for the age group assign to and demonstrate/role model
appropriate guidance techniques. Evaluates academic and social growth of children and
maintain appropriate records.

2010-2011 Child and Youth Program Assistance

Fort Bliss Child development Center, Fort Bliss TX
Maintains control of and accounts for whereabouts and safety of children. Plans,
coordinates, and conducts activities for program participants based on observed needs of
individual children. Implements activities and special events that meet the physical,
social, emotional, and cognitive needs of the children.

2009-2010 Child and Youth Program Assistance

Fort Irwin Child Development Center, Fort Irwin CA
Maintains control of and accounts for whereabouts and safety of children. Plans,
coordinates, and conducts activities for program participants based on observed needs of
individual children. Implements activities and special events that meet the physical,
social, emotional, and cognitive needs of the children according to creative curriculum
and teaching strategies.

2008-2009 Kindergarten/Pre-School Lead Teacher

Abundant Life Day Care and School, Wahiawa HI
Designing and implanting developmentally appropriate and stimulating lesson plans for
the kindergarten and pre-kindergarten class.

2007-2008 Substitute Teacher

PS 135, Brooklyn NY
Implementing the lesson plans of the teacher for whom I am substituting and meeting the
duties of teaching as outline in the law and policies.
Pre-school Lead Teacher
Abundant Life Day Care & School, Wahiawa HI
Designing and implementing developmentally appropriate and stimulating lesson plans
for a pre-k class of 19 children in accordance with the school philosophy and policies.
Promote positive self-esteem by sensitively working with children of different cultures
and backgrounds.
October 2005- February 2006 Tutor
Sergeant Samuel K. Solomon Elementary School, Wahiawa HI
Tutored students in grades 3, 4 &5 after school that were having difficulties making their
grades.

2002-2005 Substitute Teacher

Fort Knox Community Schools, Fort Knox KY
Implementing the lesson plans of the teacher for whom I am substituting and meeting the
duties of teaching as outlined in law and policies.
Establishing and maintaining order in the classroom.
Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, materials, equipment,
and facilities.

Other Skills:
Professional Development Specialist, Computer Literacy, Experience working with
students from pre-k through 5th grade in a multicultural environment for over 13yrs.

References are available upon request.