Experienced with curriculum development, coordination, and community outreach. Utilizes leadership and communication skills to foster spiritual growth and engagement. Knowledge of effective team collaboration and program implementation.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Teacher
Heritage Preschool
Hoover, AL
05.2023 - 10.2025
Developed and implemented engaging curriculum tailored to diverse learning styles.
Mentored teaching staff, fostering professional growth and enhancing instructional strategies.
Evaluated student progress through assessments, adjusting lesson plans to meet individual needs.
Organized and led educational activities that promoted social, emotional, and cognitive development.
Managed classroom environment, ensuring safety and effective behavior management strategies were in place.
Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
Worked one-on-one with students and student teachers to increase overall classroom success.
Designed lesson plans for teaching staff and worked closely with administration for compliance with curriculum.
Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
Lead Teacher
Harris Early Learning Center
Birmingham, AL
06.2019 - 05.2020
Developed and implemented engaging curriculum tailored to diverse learning styles.
Mentored teaching staff, fostering professional growth and enhancing instructional strategies.
Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
Lead Teacher
Odyssey Early School
Hoover, AL
11.2018 - 06.2019
Developed and implemented engaging curriculum tailored to diverse learning styles.
Collaborated with parents to establish supportive home-school connections for student success.
Evaluated student progress through assessments, adjusting lesson plans to meet individual needs.
Mentored teaching staff, fostering professional growth and enhancing instructional strategies.
Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
Lead Teacher
Covenant Classical School & Daycare
Hoover, AL
05.2017 - 11.2018
Organized and led educational activities that promoted social, emotional, and cognitive development.
Managed classroom environment, ensuring safety and effective behavior management strategies were in place.
Collaborated with parents to establish supportive home-school connections for student success.
Evaluated student progress through assessments, adjusting lesson plans to meet individual needs.
Mentored teaching staff, fostering professional growth and enhancing instructional strategies.
Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
Lead Teacher
KidZone Discovery Center
McCalla, AL
07.2014 - 05.2017
Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
Collaborated with parents to establish supportive home-school connections for student success.
Evaluated student progress through assessments, adjusting lesson plans to meet individual needs.
Mentored teaching staff, fostering professional growth and enhancing instructional strategies.
Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
Education
Bachelor's degree - Human Development & Family Studies
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL
12-2024
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
University of West Alabama
Livingston, AL
12-2027
Associate's degree - Child Development
Jefferson State Community College
Hoover, AL
05-2017
Skills
Classroom Management
Teaching
Experience working with children ages Birth-6
Supervising experience
Conflict resolution
Activity planning
Lesson planning
Parent-teacher communication
Safety awareness
Training and mentoring
Customer service (1 year)
Communication skills
Curriculum Development
Time Management
Experience with Children
Leadership
Early Childhood Education
Organizational Skills
Case Management
Childcare
Accomplishments
Sigma Kappa Delta Member
CPR/First Aid/AED certified
Certification
Child Development Associate Certification
CPR Certification
First Aid Certification
Timeline
Lead Teacher
Heritage Preschool
05.2023 - 10.2025
Lead Teacher
Harris Early Learning Center
06.2019 - 05.2020
Lead Teacher
Odyssey Early School
11.2018 - 06.2019
Lead Teacher
Covenant Classical School & Daycare
05.2017 - 11.2018
Lead Teacher
KidZone Discovery Center
07.2014 - 05.2017
Associate's degree - Child Development
Jefferson State Community College
Bachelor's degree - Human Development & Family Studies
The University of Alabama
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling