Anita King
Weaverville,United States
Summary
Hands-on Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher 10+ years of experience exposing students to real-life skills in the field of Early Childhood Education and Child Development. In-depth knowledge of consumer and home-based activities. Skillful in assessing student abilities, developing innovative lesson plans and offering constructive feedback. Proficient in PowerSchool, Schoolnet, Canvas and GoogleClassroom.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Consumer Science Teacher
Buncombe County Schools, North Buncombe HS
Asheville , North Carolina
08.2013 - Current
- Employed variety of teaching strategies and instructional techniques to meet different aptitudes and interests of students.
- Prepared and delivered lectures to students on Early Childhood Education and Child Development
- Communicated effectively with community, families and students to promote academic achievement and accomplish curriculum mission.
- Created online materials for student use and conducted online live lessons through GoogleClassroom and ZOOM online platforms.
- Maintained regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students with homework and assignments.
- Improved students' understanding of care of babies and young children by teaching childcare classes.
- Planned and revised courses to incorporate changing information on family and consumer science topics.
- Helped students prepare for careers by advising on academic and vocational choices.
- Worked with fellow teachers and school administrators to optimize department offerings.
- Organized classroom spaces and materials for optimal student learning.
- Supported school by helping with campus and community outreach events.
- Encouraged active learning by creating lessons and projects to engage problem-solving and creative abilities.
Education
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN05.2012
Bachelor of Science - Birth-Kindergarten/Licensure
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC05.2008
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
AB Tech Community College
Asheville05.2000
Skills
- Training and Development
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Google Workspace
- Critical Thinking
- Organization and Time Management
- Multitasking Abilities
- Self-Motivated
- Interpersonal Communication
- MS Office
Accomplishments
Started Early Childhood Education and Child Development
program at current high school. Opened 5 Star state licensed preschool, including drawing plans, selecting and ordering all materials as well as writing policy and procedures for onsite preschool. Supervised construction of classroom, met with architects, and builders. Responsible for hiring and supervising Preschool staff.
Affiliations
NAEYC
NCAEYC
NCAE
FCCLA Advisor
Timeline
Family Consumer Science Teacher
Buncombe County Schools, North Buncombe HS
08.2013 - Current
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education
East Tennessee State University
Bachelor of Science - Birth-Kindergarten/Licensure
Western Carolina University
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
AB Tech Community College
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