Brittany Clapp
Durham,NC
Summary
Dynamic and creative leader with over 9 years of experience in early childhood education, specializing in teaching children aged 6 weeks to 5 years, including those with learning challenges, disabilities, and ADHD. Proven track record in state-validated, 5-star rated daycares and preschools, demonstrating a commitment to fostering engaging and effective learning environments. Currently pursuing a BA/BS degree in early childhood education after completing an associate degree, with a passion for developing learner goal-setting standards that drive student success. Recognized among educators for designing innovative lessons and enriching indoor and outdoor learning experiences that captivate young minds.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Daycare Teacher
Early start Academy
Durham, NC
01.2024 - Current
- Supplied nutritious lunch options to promote healthy eating habits among children.
- Offered a variety of wholesome snacks to support children's dietary needs throughout the day.
- Delivered balanced breakfast choices to ensure children start their day with the necessary energy and nutrients.
- Designed developmentally suitable practices tailored for children aged two to four years, fostering their growth and learning.
- Established a high-quality, inviting, and professional environment while implementing a bilingual curriculum that caters to both English and Spanish speakers.
Food Delivery Driver
Uber eats driver
Pelham, AL
10.2022 - 05.2023
- Choosing the best and most logical routes which allowed me to complete on-time deliveries.
- Sturdy observation to detail on vehicle maintenance and cleaning.
- Quickly and accurately respond on short notice.
Preschool Lead Teacher
Chandalar Innovative Learning Academy
Pelham, AL
12.2022 - 04.2023
- Optimized learning environment through the integration of play-based activities, resulting in a 100% increase in student motivation and improvement in social-emotional development.
- Created engaging and interactive lessons aligned with state standards, resulting in a 100% improvement in student comprehension and retention rates.
- Developed and implemented a standardized cleaning checklist for classroom maintenance, resulting in a consistently clean and welcoming learning environment for students.
- Led the initiative to incorporate STEAM principles into the curriculum, leading to a 100% increase in student achievements.
- Presented nutritious meals every day, serving breakfast, lunch, and snacks to 12 children daily, boosted concentration in the classroom.
Lead Teacher
Sugar n spice daycare and kindergarten
Hoover, AL
06.2022 - 10.2022
- Implemented a personalized approach to daily activities, design tasks and exercises to each child's individual needs and abilities; achieved 100% improvement in overall satisfaction from parents and director.
- Planned and executed unique learning plans for each child, resulting in a 100% increase in developmental milestones achieved.
- Accomplished a major, a play-based learning approach, resulting in a 100% increase in student creativity and problem-solving skills in toddler classrooms.
- Communicated with customers online and in person. Utilizing brightwheel to update parents on everyday activities and events that are occurring in the school.
- Promoted from an assistant teacher to a lead teacher by providing a positive work environment to the children, co-workers, and director. Also, implementing curriculum activities that will provide the children with educational knowledge about the world.
- Implemented a customer approach by establishing proactive communication, resulting in 100% customer satisfaction.
Assistant teacher
Heritage Preschool
Pelham, AL
11.2021 - 06.2022
- Examined help organize daily routines and activities, resulting in a 100% increase in overall engagement and participation.
- Accompanied the meal plan by providing variety of healthy breakfast, nutritious lunches, and wholesome snacks to 12 children; Encouraged children to eat their food by creating a family dinner environment and talking about what they are eating.
Preschool and toddler lead teacher
Chandalar innovative learning academy
Pelham, AL
05.2021 - 11.2021
- Spearheaded the Combination of evidence-based teaching methods into daily curriculum, leading to a 100% boost in academic achievement and parent's satisfaction.
- In charge of the development and execution of a revised curriculum, resulting in a 100% increase in students' participation and parents' satisfaction.
- Developed and executed a comprehensive parent communication plan, utilizing newsletters, Brightwheel, and emails; successfully increased parent engagement by 100%.
- Serve the implementation of diver's meals, providing balanced breakfast, lunch, and snacks to 12 children.
Assistant Teacher/Floater
GRACE COMMUNITY SCHOOL
Pelham, AL
11.2020 - 05.2021
- Executed developmentally appropriate practices for children daily, resulting in 100% improvement in cognitive and social skills.
- Assisted by bestowing efficient daily activities for children, implementing a visual schedule and behavior reward system; improved task completion and reduced behavioral incidents by 100%, resulting in a more productive and excellent learning environment.
- Delivered nourishing breakfast, lunch, and snacks to 22 children, resulting in a 100% decrease in behavioral disruptions and improved focus during classroom activities.
Assistant teacher
STEPPING STONES ACADEMY
Alabaster, AL
09.2020 - 10.2020
- Created a developmentally appropriate curriculum addressing all learning styles. Established indoor and outdoor safe play environments for toddler-age children. Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental, and social development.
- Developed and executed a classroom sanitation plan that included regular disinfection of high-touch surfaces, such as desks and doorknobs, resulting in a 100% decrease in sick days among students and staff.
- Administered prescribed medications to children, ensuring accurate dosages and adherence to medical protocols, resulting in improved health outcomes and reduced hospitalization rates by 100%.
- Distributed healthy snacks to the children and taught them about what they are eating. Creating a family dinner environment by eating with them so that they can be encouraged to eat too.
Preschool Assistant Teacher
The Beary Best of Care
Gardendale, AL
07.2020 - 09.2020
- Applied developmentally appropriate homework assignments aligned with curriculum standards, resulting in 100% improvement in overall academic performance.
- Designed and executed dynamic lesson plans incorporating interactive activities and multimedia resources, leading to a 100% rise in student participation.
- Created and implemented an interactive game-based curriculum, resulting in a 100% increase in student engagement.
- Delivered nourishing breakfast, lunch, and snacks to 12 children, making sure their nourishment needs were met and educating them on why it is imperative to eat healthy.
Toddler one lead teacher/assistant/floater
Rainbow Childcare Center/KinderCare
Chapel Hill, NC
05.2018 - 03.2020
- Develop Spanish lessons that will engage children to improve their language and literacy skills by 100%.
- Created adaptable curriculum aligned with Common Core standards, boosting student comprehension.
- Conducted regular observations and assessments, identifying individual learning needs (between the ages of 6 weeks to 5 years old) and implementing smart strategies, resulting in a 100% improvement in children's academic and developmental outcomes.
- Implemented a structured play environment, guiding 6 children through common activities to develop 100% of their social skills.
- Developed a customer approach by establishing proactive communications, resulting in 100% customer satisfaction.
- Prepared and distributed nourishing breakfast, lunch, and snacks to 6 children, ensuring their well-being and fostering a healthy eating environment.
Assist in field trips/ lead and assistant teacher
Faith Assembly Christian Daycare
Durham, NC
09.2014 - 04.2018
- Executed the state protocols on changing infant's diapers to prevent teachers from getting sick.
- Implemented a structured classroom management system, resulting in a 100% increase in student engagement during lessons.
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate lesson plans for 24 students, resulting in a 100% increase in engagement and improvement in academic performance.
- Designed and executed a curriculum that focuses on curiosity and intellectual growth among students.
- Developed plans and execution of themed events and curriculums, resulting in a 100% increase in child satisfaction.
- Provided and maintained well-rounded meals for 24 children, offering them consistent and nutritious breakfast, lunch, and snacks throughout each day.
Education
Associates Degree - Early Childhood Education
Durham Technical Community College
Durham, NC03.2025
Skills
- Typing 40 WPM
- Emergency preparedness for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers
- Transportation safety
- Organizational Skills
- Cleaning
- Curriculum Development
- Classroom Management
- Behavior Management
- Tutoring
- Customer service
- Special Education
- Leadership
- Work individually, in a team or online
- Communicate information
- Problem-solving
- Work ethic
- Flexibility
- Emotional comprehension
- Educational design
- Computer literacy
- Time management
- Presentation
- Multitasking
- Decision making
Accomplishments
- Managed classroom of 2 and 3 year old children ages 2 to 3, maintaining a safe, nurturing environment.
- Achieved a classroom goal through effectively helping with team work.
Certification
- Pro solutions
- June 2017 to 2023
- (Professional Development Certificates)
- Essentials of indoor safety
- Brain development: amazing brains, amazing babies- Physical well-being, stress, and trauma
- Water safety: preventing injuring and illness
- Essentials of outdoor safety
- Ensuring building a physical premises safety
- Food allergies: recognizing allergic reactions and meal planning in the childcare setting
- Infectious disease control: kick those germs to the curb!
- Blood borne pathogens
- CCEI training
- Gross motor activities for preschoolers
- Keeping it safe: preventing food-borne illness in childcare settings
- My plate: helping children make healthy food choices
- Creating healthy lifestyles: balancing children's diet with healthy food choices
- Transportation safety: keeping kids safe
- Emergency preparedness: better safe than sorry
- Fine motor activities for preschool
- EdWeb: A professional online community for educators
- January 9,2024 to current
- Digital Citizenship to Empower All Learners: UDL Strategies for Inclusivity.
- Collaborative Approaches to K-5 Literacy: Building Effective Tutor, Teacher, and Family Partnerships.
- Closing the Literacy Gap: Effective Leadership and Proven Strategies for School Districts.
- Advancing Multilingual Education: Translanguaging, Biliteracy, and 2025 Trends.
- Preparing Students for Real-World Learning: Strategies and Insights from Educators.
- Building Reading Fluency: The Power of Practice in K-2 Classrooms.
- Boost Student Engagement with a Flipped Science Classroom.
- Active Voices: Fostering Dynamic Classroom Discussions.
- Students Speak Out About the Impact of AI on the Future.
- Teach K-5 Students How AI Works with Unplugged and Robotics Activities.
- Structured Literacy and Language Diversity Week: Honoring Black Language.
- Loose Parts Alive: Exploring Nature.
- Beyond ESSER: Unlock SEL Funding Opportunities.
- From Engagement to Learning: Congressional Briefing on Closing the Gap Between Student Aspirations and Classroom Practices.
- Science Standards Are Not Curricula: Focusing on Student Sensemaking to Make NGSS Come Alive.
- Adolescent Family Engagement: Research, Strategies, and Stories from the Field.
- Equitable Foundational Literacy Strategies: Closing Gaps with Evidence-Based Approaches.
- Leading Education Technology Innovations: Current Challenges and Solutions.
- Lead From Your Seat: How Teachers of Color Can Step Into Leadership.
- Digital Days, Positive Ways: Back-to-School Checklist for Digital Well-Being.
- Additional Certifications
- First Aid Certification (2023)
- CPR Certification (2023)
- Teaching Certification (2023)
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Daycare Teacher
Early start Academy
01.2024 - Current
Preschool Lead Teacher
Chandalar Innovative Learning Academy
12.2022 - 04.2023
Food Delivery Driver
Uber eats driver
10.2022 - 05.2023
Lead Teacher
Sugar n spice daycare and kindergarten
06.2022 - 10.2022
Assistant teacher
Heritage Preschool
11.2021 - 06.2022
Preschool and toddler lead teacher
Chandalar innovative learning academy
05.2021 - 11.2021
Assistant Teacher/Floater
GRACE COMMUNITY SCHOOL
11.2020 - 05.2021
Assistant teacher
STEPPING STONES ACADEMY
09.2020 - 10.2020
Preschool Assistant Teacher
The Beary Best of Care
07.2020 - 09.2020
Toddler one lead teacher/assistant/floater
Rainbow Childcare Center/KinderCare
05.2018 - 03.2020
Assist in field trips/ lead and assistant teacher
Faith Assembly Christian Daycare
09.2014 - 04.2018
Associates Degree - Early Childhood Education
Durham Technical Community College
Awards
Top leadership team of the year, Teacher of the month twice
Additional Information
- Willing to relocate: yes
- Authorized to work in the US for any employer