Briana Bowling
Lexington,KY
Summary
Experienced Lead Teacher with 14 years of expertise in education,seeking to transition into the roles of Family Resource Coordinator or Family Liaison. I possess a strong background in fostering positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues, as well as a deep understanding of child development and educational best practices. With a proven track record of leadership, communication, and collaboration, I am eager to leverage my skills and experience to support and empower families in a new capacity.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Preschool Teacher
Child Development Center Of The Bluegrass
Lexington , KY
08.2018 - Current
- Organized and maintained a safe learning environment for children, including supervision of indoor and outdoor playtime.
- Assisted in developing lesson plans that incorporated reading, writing, math, science and art into daily activities.
- Provided individualized instruction to each student based on their needs and interests.
- Observed and documented students' growth and development throughout the year.
- Planned and implemented developmentally appropriate activities to meet the physical, emotional, intellectual and social needs of children.
- Encouraged positive behavior through positive reinforcement techniques such as praise and rewards.
- Ensured compliance with all state regulations related to preschool education standards.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan special events such as field trips or holiday parties.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding student progress, behavioral issues or any other concerns they may have had about their child's well-being.
- Developed partnerships with community organizations to provide additional resources for families in need.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, grades, assessments and other important information pertaining to each student.
- Facilitated parent-teacher conferences when needed in order to discuss student progress or areas needing improvement.
- Monitored classroom supplies inventory levels and ordered new items as needed.
- Provided guidance counseling services when necessary in order to help students resolve conflicts or personal issues.
- Attended professional development workshops to stay current on best practices in early childhood education.
- Mentored new teachers within the program by providing feedback on teaching methods or strategies used in the classroom.
- Participated in team meetings with administrators to review curriculum objectives or discuss school policies.
- Promoted good behaviors by using positive reinforcement methods with children.
- Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
- Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
- Collaborated with parents to develop and maintain strong support networks and build rapport to foster seamless communication.
- Maintained accurate records of all client interactions and progress.
- Assisted parents in developing plans for their children's education and future goals.
- Developed and coordinated programs designed to improve family functioning.
Lead Preschool Teacher
Childcare Network
Lexington, KY
08.2013 - 08.2018
- Identified early signs of emotional and developmental problems in children to bring concerns to parents' attention.
- Integrated technology into lesson plans.
- Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss students' progress and areas requiring improvement.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Incorporated music and art activities to encourage creativity and expression.
- Removed hazards and developed appropriate boundaries and rules to create safe environment for children.
- Observed children for signs of illness, injury, emotional disturbance, learning disorders and speech problems.
- Monitored student progress to ensure cooperation and growth.
- Observed children to record development.
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Instructed and assisted children in eating, toileting and resting to help develop healthy personal habits.
- Implemented behavior modeling and positive reinforcement into daily routines.
- Communicated with parents regularly to maintain student progress, schedule meetings and increase overall student happiness.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Organized creative and fun activities, enhancing children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
- Conducted classroom activities to stimulate physical, mental, and social development of preschool students.
- Created individualized education plans in accordance with state regulations.
- Educated families about local educational opportunities.
Summer Camp Counselor
Masterson Station Academy
Lexington, KY
08.2011 - 08.2013
- Assisted with the planning and execution of daily activities for campers.
- Provided guidance and support to campers in a safe, encouraging environment.
- Supervised groups of children during recreational activities.
- Conducted safety checks on all equipment used by campers.
- Encouraged positive behavior among campers through role modeling and reinforcement techniques.
- Held emergency drills to ensure that everyone was prepared for any situation.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, behavior, and medical information for each camper.
- Organized games and sports activities to keep campers entertained.
- Developed strong relationships with parents to provide updates on their child's progress at camp.
- Educated children about nature conservation and outdoor living skills such as building shelters or starting fires safely.
- Engaged in conversations with individual children about their interests, concerns, goals.
- Resolved conflicts between students using effective communication strategies.
- Enforced discipline and policies to protect safety of recreational activity participants.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Child And Family Studies
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY11-2023
Associate of Science - Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education
Bluegrass Community And Technical College
Lexington, KY11-2019
High School Diploma -
Paul Laurence Dunbar High School
Lexington, KY06-2011
Skills
- Visual supervision
- Creative lesson plans
- Classroom management experience
- Growth portfolios
- Parent Communication
- Special Needs Support
- Curriculum Development
- Early Childhood Education
- Social Skills Development
- Classroom Management
- Lesson Planning
- Classroom Organization
- Activity Planning
- Child Development
- Head Start programs
- Student Records Management
- Observational skills
- Performance Improvement
- Positive Reinforcement
- Differentiated Instruction
- Curriculum Planning
- Supply Management
- Effective listening
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Schedule creation and maintenance
- Certified in Early Childhood Education
- Special Education
- Excellent classroom management
- Proficient in childcare management software
- Social-emotional learning
- Child Safety Procedures
- Client Advocacy
- Behavioral Management
- Incident Management
- Data Collection
Certification
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation Certified (CPR)
Timeline
Lead Preschool Teacher
Child Development Center Of The Bluegrass
08.2018 - Current
Lead Preschool Teacher
Childcare Network
08.2013 - 08.2018
Summer Camp Counselor
Masterson Station Academy
08.2011 - 08.2013
Bachelor of Science - Child And Family Studies
Eastern Kentucky University
Associate of Science - Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education
Bluegrass Community And Technical College
High School Diploma -
Paul Laurence Dunbar High School
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