Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Interests
Timeline
Awards

Blake Brincefield

Kiddie Academy of Southwest Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne,IN
Blake Brincefield
4
years of professional experience

Innovative lead teacher with expertise in creating engaging lesson plans and facilitating small group instruction. Proven ability to implement effective classroom management strategies and nurture emotional growth, enhancing learning experiences for children.

Work History

Lead Teacher, Three-Year-Olds Classroom- Promotion

Kiddie Academy of Southwest Fort Wayne | 07.2026 - Current
  • Implemented effective classroom management strategies to maintain a positive learning environment.
  • Designed engaging lesson plans to foster cognitive and social development in three-year-old students.
  • Facilitated hands-on activities that promoted creativity and critical thinking skills in young learners.
  • Collaborated with parents to discuss child progress and address developmental concerns.
  • Trained new staff on classroom procedures and educational tools to enhance team efficiency.
  • Maximized instructional time by effectively managing transitions between activities throughout the day.

Lead Teacher, Two-Year-Olds Classroom

1 Year 8 Months
Kiddie Academy of Southwest Fort Wayne | 11.2024 - Current
  • Developed engaging lesson plans to promote cognitive and social skills in two-year-old children.
  • Implemented age-appropriate activities that fostered language development and fine motor skills.
  • Cultivated a nurturing environment that encouraged emotional growth and peer interaction among students.
  • Coordinated daily classroom schedules to ensure smooth transitions between activities and routines.
  • Assessed individual student needs to tailor instructional approaches for diverse learning styles and abilities.
  • Coordinated special events such as holiday celebrations and parent-teacher conferences, enhancing community engagement within the school setting.
  • Documented behavior, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
  • Implemented curriculum to enhance classes with learning-focused activities.
  • Organized and supervised large and small group activities.

Sales Associate

3 Months
Old Navy | 04.2022 - 07.2022
  • Assisted customers with product selection and inquiries to enhance shopping experience.
  • Processed transactions efficiently, utilizing point-of-sale systems for accurate sales reporting.
  • Maintained organized sales floor, ensuring merchandise displays were visually appealing and accessible.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve daily sales goals and maintain optimal inventory levels.
  • Trained new associates on store policies, procedures, and customer service best practices.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly, contributing to improved satisfaction and loyalty rates.
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.

Education

High School Diploma

FWCS Career Center | Fort Wayne, IN | 09.2024

After Leaving Homestead Highschool for family matters, I enrolled into the FWCS GED program. After a few days of pretests i was accepted into the ROCK program, An accelerated path to your degree, and graduated in 5 Days. 2024

Skills

Lesson planning
Curriculum design
Activity planning
Classroom management
Small group instruction
Inclusive practices
Safe environment
Child development
Material and office organization
Inclusive practices
Conflict resolution

Interests

Avid Reader
Offering time and support to shelters for the homeless
women
and animals.
Participating in local clean-up initiatives.
Outdoor Recreation
Youth mentor
providing guidance and support to empower the next generation of leaders.
Gardening
I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community.
Advocacy Campaigns
Hiking
Animal Care
Camping
Volunteer Work
Animal Welfare Advocacy

Timeline

Lead Teacher, Three-Year-Olds Classroom- Promotion

Kiddie Academy of Southwest Fort Wayne
07.2026 - CurrentRead More

Lead Teacher, Two-Year-Olds Classroom

Kiddie Academy of Southwest Fort Wayne
11.2024 - CurrentRead More

Sales Associate

Old Navy
04.2022 - 07.2022Read More

FWCS Career Center

High School Diploma
Read More

Awards

In 2026, I was chosen as my branch's Teacher of the Year. Kiddie Academy is a Franchise Childcare Center. When you win Teacher of the Year for your branch you are automatically nominated for a regional competition of Teacher of the Year. I was blessed with letters of recommendation from many of my former students parents as well as our corporate representative. 

Blake Brincefield