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Chelsea Epps

Lake Wales

Summary

Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Preschool Director

Trinity Believe Academy
08.2020 - Current
  • Hire and Train new staff
  • Supervise preschool teacher and childcare staff
  • Establish policies and communicate them to staff and parents
  • Ensure students and staff are in a safe environment
  • Ensure that the preschool are maintained and cleaned according to state regulations
  • Provided training and professional development for teachers.
  • Engaged with parents and families to build positive relationships for children to thrive.


Lead Preschool Teacher

St. John's United Methodist Church Preschool
08.2016 - 08.2020
  • Educate children about fundamental concepts such as colors, shapes, letters, numbers, and shapes
  • Provide a safe and clean learning environment for children
  • Create lesson plans
  • Encourage social interactions between children
  • Communicate with parents about their children
  • Work collaboratively with other teachers and staff


Lead Preschool Teacher

Trinity Believe Academy
07.2015 - 07.2016
  • Educate children about fundamental concepts such as colors, shapes, letters, numbers, and shapes
  • Provide a safe and clean learning environment for children
  • Create lesson plans
  • Encourage social interactions between children
  • Communicate with parents about their children
  • Work collaboratively with other teachers and staff
  • Planned educational opportunities based on children's interests.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.

Education

Associate of Arts -

Polk State College
Winter Haven, FL
12.2022

High School Diploma -

Lake Wales Senior High School
Lake Wales, FL
06.2013

Skills

  • Great Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Time Management
  • Organization
  • Leadership
  • Creativity
  • Office Administration
  • Childcare Requirements
  • Parent and Student Communication

Certification

  • Florida Preschool Director License
  • Child Development Associate (CDA) Certification
  • CPR/ First Aid Training Certification

Timeline

Preschool Director

Trinity Believe Academy
08.2020 - Current

Lead Preschool Teacher

St. John's United Methodist Church Preschool
08.2016 - 08.2020

Lead Preschool Teacher

Trinity Believe Academy
07.2015 - 07.2016

Associate of Arts -

Polk State College

High School Diploma -

Lake Wales Senior High School
Chelsea Epps