CHERYL BURDICK
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Attentive and creative professional passionate about helping young children develop emotional, social and educational skills. Familiar with developmentally appropriate activities and experienced by providing nurturing environments conducive to learning. Promote physical, emotional and social health to complement academic progress.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Teacher
Bright Horizons Childcare
Phoenix, Az
07.2001 - 08.2026
- Designed engaging lesson plans for preschool children to foster creativity.
- Implemented daily activities that encouraged physical, cognitive, and language skills.
- Facilitated learning sessions focused on developing children's understanding of colors, shapes, and letters.
- Created a nurturing environment that supported children's social and emotional development.
- Conducted classroom activities to stimulate physical, mental, and social development of preschool students.
- Facilitated group activities that enhanced teamwork and cooperative play among children.
- Assessed children's developmental milestones and provided tailored support.
- Collaborated with parents to ensure effective communication about children's progress.
- Established positive relationships with parents and guardians by regularly communicating student progress.
- Trained and mentored new staff on best practices in early childhood education methods.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
Education
Rensselaer Central High School
Rensselaer , InSome College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Studies
Indiana State University
Terre Haute, INSkills
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Child development assessment
- Early childhood development
- Parent communication
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
Bright Horizons Childcare
07.2001 - 08.2026
Rensselaer Central High School
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Studies
Indiana State University