Barbara Denise Lyons
Hillsville,VA
Summary
Goal-oriented and caring with students of different learning levels and backgrounds. Always ready to step in and positively impact student learning or teacher wellbeing with timely support. Reliable in maintaining orderly spaces and preparing daily materials. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level [Job Title] position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Director/School-Age Lead Teacher
Liddle Adventures Learning Academy
05.2016 - Current
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Met with parents to talk about behaviors, milestones, and other issues pertaining to students.
- Provided instructional support to students unable to attend regular classes.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Supported planning and preparation for culturally-diverse class sessions.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Conducted tours and enrollment of new students.
- Assist with payments, billing, and childcare assistance.
- Oversee class of thirty-six with co lead teacher.
Assistant Manager
Cockerham's Fuel Center #4
10.2007 - 04.2020
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Mentored team members to enhance professional development and accountability in workplace.
- Developed loyal and highly satisfied customer base through proactive management of team customer service strategies.
Lead Teacher
Carroll County Child Care, Busy B's Kidz World
06.1999 - 07.2007
- 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.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
Education
Career Studies Certificate - Early Childhood Education
Southwest Virginia Community College
Richlands, VA12.2022
Skills
- Student Health and Safety
- Preparing Instructional Materials
- Early Childhood Education
- Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
- Computer and Microsoft Office Skills
- Update Records
- Encouraging Participation and Inclusivity
- Classroom Material Selection
- Supervising Student Activities
- Parental Interaction
- Group and Individual Instruction
Certification
- CPR/First Aid Training - May 2023-May 2025
- MAT Training - valid through November 2023
- 10 Hour Pre service Training
- Child health and Safety training
Sunday School Teacher ages 7 to 10 years old
I teach a class of five to ten students biweekly about Jesus and the Bible. I implement daily life and how we should strive to be Christ-like by using references through out the Word of God.
Timeline
Assistant Director/School-Age Lead Teacher
Liddle Adventures Learning Academy
05.2016 - Current
Assistant Manager
Cockerham's Fuel Center #4
10.2007 - 04.2020
Lead Teacher
Carroll County Child Care, Busy B's Kidz World
06.1999 - 07.2007
Career Studies Certificate - Early Childhood Education
Southwest Virginia Community College
- CPR/First Aid Training - May 2023-May 2025
- MAT Training - valid through November 2023
- 10 Hour Pre service Training
- Child health and Safety training
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