Candice Childress

• Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
• Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
• Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
• Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
• Substitute Teacher Service The Early Childhood Support Network (ECSN) offers substitute teachers in licensed child care centers and family child cares in the metro areas of Reno/Sparks/Carson City and North Las Vegas/Las Vegas/Henderson/Boulder City. The Children’s Cabinet employs a qualified team of early childhood educators. Our staff are fingerprinted and carefully screened. Teachers provide quality care by staying abreast on current child care research, including the Environmental Rating Scales (ERS), best practices, and regulations. Teachers often role model and collaborate to work with providers to reach a common goal of quality child care. Our staff are able to perform day-to-day tasks that are required in child care settings.
• Training & Continuing Education ECSN teachers are trained and certified in all initial and continuing requirements for caregivers working in licensed child care facilities including.

*CPR

*First Aid

*Prevention and Control of Communicable Diseases

*Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

*Recognition & Reporting of Child Abuse & Neglect

*Child Development

*Lifelong Wellness

*Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome

• Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
• Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
• Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
• Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
• Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
• Improved student engagement by incorporating interactive learning technologies into lesson plans.
• Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.

Assistant Director

• Provides guidance, modeling, and support to teachers, and ensures that all screenings occur in a timely manner.
• Monitors and supervises activities within the center to ensure a safe and healthy environment.
• Assists with enrollment policies and procedures, and maintains accurate attendance records.
• Prepares and submits requisitions for supplies and materials and maintains an inventory of center equipment.
• Maintains accurate records and analyzes data for evaluating, planning, and improving services.
• Maintains regular communication with parents and families.
• Plans and conducts transition activities, attend meetings, and carries out emergency and safety procedures.

• Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
• Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
• Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
• Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.

• Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
• Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
• Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
• Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units, fostering a holistic approach to education.