Amanda Rhodes
Lexington
Summary
Dynamic Lead Teacher with a proven track record at Cradles 2 Crayons Child Development Center, excelling in curriculum planning and parent-teacher collaboration. Demonstrated success in enhancing student learning through innovative educational strategies, fostering child development, and promoting cultural sensitivity. Skilled in classroom management and adept at supporting special needs children, achieving significant developmental milestones.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Infant Room Teacher
Cradles 2 Crayons Child Development Center
08.2020 - Current
- Cultivated professional relationships with parents and families, establishing availability for parent conferences when necessary.
- Planned and executed appropriate schedule and activities for children each day, creating fun, engaging and exciting learning environment by singing songs and reading to children.
- Created and executed lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and assessed developmental needs of students to develop to fullest potential and achieve learning objectives.
- Maintained confidentiality of children, family information and staff.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Implemented curriculum to enhance classes with learning-focused activities.
Lead Teacher Preschool
Lexington Daycare
02.2014 - 08.2020
- Guided student teachers and teaching aides in classroom management, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Designed lesson plans for teaching staff and worked closely with administration for compliance with state curricula.
- Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.
Education
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Davidson-Davie Community College
Lexington, NC05-2025
Skills
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Curriculum planning
- Child development expertise
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Motor skill development
- Child observation
- Activity planning
- Cultural sensitivity
- Adept at working with special needs children
- Infant care
- Classroom management
- Curriculum implementation
- Parent communication
Timeline
Lead Infant Room Teacher
Cradles 2 Crayons Child Development Center
08.2020 - Current
Lead Teacher Preschool
Lexington Daycare
02.2014 - 08.2020
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Davidson-Davie Community College
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