Engaging Educator with expertise in child development and effective communication. Skilled in creating stimulating learning environments and fostering parental collaboration to meet student needs. Employs innovative teaching methods to enhance academic success and emotional well-being while maintaining strong relationships with students, families, and colleagues.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Teacher
Pitts Baptist Child Development Center
Concord, NC
08.2012 - Current
Created and maintained a positive learning environment for all students, including those with special needs.
Implemented diverse teaching techniques to enhance individual and group learning experiences.
Motivated and engaged students, developing skills and knowledge for an academic foundation.
Identified student needs and collaborated with staff members to assess and solve challenges.
Established positive relationships with parents by engaging them in their child's education.
Engaged parents and guardians through phone calls and emails to provide updates on student progress and foster collaboration.
Communicated consistently with families, administrators, and support teams to support student progress and address learning needs effectively.
Developed lesson plans aligned with early childhood education standards.
Personal Nanny
William and Susan Perkins
Concord, NC
07.2008 - 08.2012
Developed and implemented age-appropriate activities to foster engagement and educational growth for children in my care.
Organized playdates, planned educational activities, prepared meals, supervised homework, and provided transportation for the children.
Facilitated interactive conversations to enhance language development and communication skills in children.
Ensured cleanliness of children's living areas, creating a safe and inviting environment for play and learning.
Real Estate Paralegal
Kevin C Link, Attorney
Concord, NC
07.2006 - 07.2008
Coordinated closings among buyers, sellers, lenders, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth transactions.
Reviewed and finalized closing documents, ensuring accuracy and compliance to facilitate successful closings.
Monitored progress of real estate cases from initial contact through post-closing to ensure timely resolution.
Managed files for multiple transactions simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
Maintained an organized filing system to store all pertinent legal documentation related to real estate transactions.
Communicated effectively with brokers, agents, lenders and other stakeholders during the closing process.
Provided administrative support for attorneys working on real estate matters.
Utilized software programs such as Microsoft Word and Excel to create documents efficiently.
Education
Associate in Arts (A.A.) - Early Childhood Education
Rowan Cabarrus Community College
Concord, NC
05-2026
Skills
Curriculum design
Lesson planning
Classroom management
Instructional methods
Differentiated instruction
Lesson development
Assessment strategies
Performance assessments
Educational technology
Positive behavior support
Group and individual instruction
Student engagement
Emotional support
Reflective teaching
Teacher training
Teacher coaching
Training and mentoring
Student mentoring
Classroom instruction
Activity planning
Collaborative teaching
Team collaboration
Parent-teacher collaboration
Parent-teacher communication
Family engagement
Parental engagement
Parental participation
Conflict resolution
Feedback and evaluation
Regulatory compliance
Compliance
Standards development
Safe learning environment
Literacy strategies
Social-emotional learning
Diverse learning styles
Task prioritization
Student evaluations
Student records management
Educational leadership
Instructional improvement
Behavior modeling
Creative lesson planning
North Carolina teaching certification
Creative lesson planning
Curricula development
Assessment strategies
Certification
CPR
First Aid
Timeline
Lead Teacher
Pitts Baptist Child Development Center
08.2012 - Current
Personal Nanny
William and Susan Perkins
07.2008 - 08.2012
Real Estate Paralegal
Kevin C Link, Attorney
07.2006 - 07.2008
Associate in Arts (A.A.) - Early Childhood Education