Charity Readous
Sterling Heights,MI
Summary
Professional Leader in early childhood education with over 10 years experience working with preschool children and their families. Enthusiastic about working to implement the latest trends in the Early Childhood Curriculum. Extensive knowledge of developmental and behavioral problems. Trained Positive Behavior Support mentor, skilled at remaining calm under pressure while keeping the learning center setting light, playful, and inviting.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
GSRP Teacher
Heartfelt Impressions Learning Center
08.2023 - Current
- Became a Program Leader in the classroom.
- Maintain open and positive communication with parents.
- Offered stimulating curriculum that accommodated all learning styles.
- Maintain safe, clean, well organized classroom.
- Participated in trainings, conferences, and other courses of professional growth.
- Attend all staff meetings.
- Employed a variety of materials for children to explore and manipulate in learning activities and imaginative play.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers, sharing knowledge of classroom management techniques and pedagogical approaches for effective instruction.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Improved reading and writing skills of students through targeted literacy interventions and one-on-one support.
- Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress.
- Communicated with parents to inform about child's progress and classroom behavior.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Assessed student progress regularly using various evaluation tools, adjusting instructional strategies as needed.
- Provided timely feedback on assignments, enabling students to improve their performance and achieve learning goals.
Lead Pre Kindergarten Teacher
Eastgate Early Learning Center
10.2019 - 08.2023
- Works closely with the Director and lead teachers, to assure day-to-day operations meet the standards of the center.
- Oversee staff scheduling, orientation, and curriculum planning.
- Oversee operation of center in Executive Director's absence.
- Monthly VPK/School Readiness/Food Program paperwork turned in on time.
- Record weekly tuition. Provide weekly Director's report.
- Conduct tours of the center to prospective parents and visitors.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
Lead Preschool Teacher
Madison Heights Early Childhood Center
10.2018 - 06.2019
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
- Managed classroom materials efficiently, ensuring availability of necessary resources for daily activities and reducing waste.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Attended professional development workshops regularly, staying up-to-date with current early childhood education trends and techniques for enhanced instruction quality.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Empowered students as leaders by assigning age-appropriate responsibilities within the classroom community, fostering independence and self-confidence among preschoolers.
Toddler Teacher
Knowledge Universe
02.2014 - 08.2018
- Encouraged parental involvement through volunteer opportunities or event invitations within the school community contextually relevantly.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
- Created a safe, nurturing environment that fostered creativity, curiosity, and exploration among toddlers.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Collaborated with parents to establish consistent routines and maintain open communication channels for optimal child support.
- Implemented curriculum to enhance classes with learning-focused activities.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Provided structured daily routines that balanced physical activity, cognitive development, social-emotional growth, and rest periods.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Documented behavior, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Worked closely with fellow teachers to share ideas, exchange feedback, and collaborate on curriculum planning efforts across classrooms.
- Maintained accurate records of children''s developmental milestones and prepared detailed reports for parent-teacher conferences.
- Led small group activities designed to enhance language skills, fine motor abilities, and problem-solving techniques among toddlers.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Grace College Seminary
Winona Lake, Indiana05.2022
Child Development Certificate (CDA) Preschool - Child Development
Successful Solutions/Smart Horizens
Online03.2022
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Wayne County Community College District
Detroit, MI06.2018
Skills
- Procare Software Program
- COR Advantage
- Classroom Mangement
- Certified in Early Childhood Education
- Recordkeeping requirements
- Excellent Communication
- Attention to Detail
- Administrative Functions
- Program assessment
- Analytical Skills
- Written Communication
- Staff hiring
- Skilled in working with special needs children
- Activity management
- CPR training
- Schedule creation and maintenance
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
- Classroom Management
Timeline
GSRP Teacher
Heartfelt Impressions Learning Center
08.2023 - Current
Lead Pre Kindergarten Teacher
Eastgate Early Learning Center
10.2019 - 08.2023
Lead Preschool Teacher
Madison Heights Early Childhood Center
10.2018 - 06.2019
Toddler Teacher
Knowledge Universe
02.2014 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Grace College Seminary
Child Development Certificate (CDA) Preschool - Child Development
Successful Solutions/Smart Horizens
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Wayne County Community College District
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