CHARLA ROLAND
Columbus,Ga
Summary
Patient professional experienced in providing reliable and compassionate care to children of all ages. Well-versed in developing lesson plans, implementing educational activities, and providing a safe and nurturing environment. Skilled in building positive relationships with parents and guardians, collaborating with fellow teachers, and managing student behaviors. A natural teacher who adores working with children, and is dedicated to fostering a child's physical, mental, and emotional development.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Toddler Teacher
Bright Horizons
01.2024 - Current
- Created a nurturing classroom environment that supported the social-emotional growth of young learners.
- Promoted early literacy skills through engaging storytime sessions, interactive word games, and letter recognition activities.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication, resulting in increased involvement in their children''s education.
- Increased child engagement with creative lesson plans tailored to individual needs and interests.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers entering the profession, providing guidance on curriculum planning, instructional strategies, and classroom management.
Picker and Sorter
Amazon
12.2020 - 01.2022
- Worked fast to meet assigned daily picking quotas.
- Pulled orders quickly to maintain demanding productivity goals.
- Maintained a clean and organized warehouse, ensuring easy access to products for efficient picking.
- Expedited the picking process for faster order fulfillment using handheld scanners and inventory management software.
Lead Toddler Teacher
Growing Room Christian Academy
11.2017 - 08.2020
- Created a nurturing classroom environment that supported the social-emotional growth of young learners.
- Promoted early literacy skills through engaging storytime sessions, interactive word games, and letter recognition activities.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication, resulting in increased involvement in their children''s education.
- Increased child engagement with creative lesson plans tailored to individual needs and interests.
Lead Toddler Teacher
Kinder Care
03.2011 - 11.2017
- Facilitated learning experiences that focused on language development including speaking, listening, reading, writing and comprehension
- Supervised group activities encouraging cooperation among peers
- Planned outdoor activities designed to foster creativity while promoting physical activity
- Maintained open communication with parents regarding their child's development milestones during parent and teacher conferences
- Encouraged positive behavior management strategies such as verbal praise and redirection techniques
- Developed and maintained classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for social and emotional development of students
- Utilized music therapy techniques to help nurture the emotional development of toddlers
- Created a safe and stimulating environment for toddlers to explore their world through play-based activities
- Developed and implemented lesson plans for toddlers to promote physical, emotional, intellectual, and social growth
Education
Diploma in Early Childhood Education -
Columbus Technical College
Columbus, Ga06.2011
Completed coursework towards GED -
Flint River Technical College
Thomaston, Ga06.2008
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Social Development
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Classroom Management
- Child Development
- Child-Centered Approach
- Child-centered approach
- Adaptive teaching strategies
- Age-appropriate activities
- Outdoor play supervision
- Patience and empathy
- Classroom organization
- Parent-teacher communication
- Positive reinforcement
- Motor skills development
- Creative expression
- Potty training assistance
- First aid and CPR
- Loves children
- Time management
- Customer service
Timeline
Lead Toddler Teacher
Bright Horizons
01.2024 - Current
Picker and Sorter
Amazon
12.2020 - 01.2022
Lead Toddler Teacher
Growing Room Christian Academy
11.2017 - 08.2020
Lead Toddler Teacher
Kinder Care
03.2011 - 11.2017
Completed coursework towards GED -
Flint River Technical College
Diploma in Early Childhood Education -
Columbus Technical College
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