CAROL GAYHART
Raleigh,NC
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills. Dedicated and knowledgeable instructor with strong understanding of teaching. Committed to enhancing overall student success by maintaining productive relationships with students and parents and updating educational protocols. Detail and goal oriented with training in Pyramid, Building blocks and OWL (Opening a Word of Learning).
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Childcare Lead Teacher
Little Beginnings Early Learning Center
Derry, NH
12.2020 - 12.2022
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Enhance 4-5 year-old students understanding of rules, safety and behavioral guidelines and disciplinary protocols by redesigning and simplifying them.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time.
Lead Teacher
Southern New Hampshire Services
Nashua, NH
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Guided student teachers and teaching aides in classroom management, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions.
- Observed and recorded teacher methods to suggest improvements and increase student interest.
- Developed and optimized rich learning environment by capitalizing on diverse engagement strategies and enriching teaching techniques.
Lead Teacher
Community Action Programs Inter-City, Inc
Chelsea, MA
12.1992 - 01.2019
- Active listening
- Critical Thinking
- The ability to use my time effectively, Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, storytelling, and field trips
- Teach basic skills such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, personal hygiene, and social skills
- Observe and evaluate children's performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
- Chose optimum curriculum for each class and devised creative daily lesson plans to meet requirements and needs of different learners.
Lead Teacher
East Boston Social Centers
East Boston, MA
09.1984 - 05.1991
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
Education
Bachelor of Arts: Psychology -
Southern New Hampshire University
Nashua New Hampshire08.2019
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Bunker Hill Community College
Charlestown, MA05.2015
Skills
- Tailoring Curriculum Plans
- Student-Centered Learning
- Positive Learning Environment
- Behavioral Skills Development
- Classroom Observation
Timeline
Childcare Lead Teacher
Little Beginnings Early Learning Center
12.2020 - 12.2022
Lead Teacher
Southern New Hampshire Services
01.2019 - 12.2019
Lead Teacher
Community Action Programs Inter-City, Inc
12.1992 - 01.2019
Lead Teacher
East Boston Social Centers
09.1984 - 05.1991
Bachelor of Arts: Psychology -
Southern New Hampshire University
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Bunker Hill Community College
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