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Cheyenne Childs

New Port Richey,FL

Summary

Dynamic and dedicated Lead Teacher with a proven track record at Small Steps Discovery Center, adept at fostering parent-teacher collaboration and enhancing student engagement. Skilled in lesson planning and conflict resolution, I successfully implemented differentiated instruction strategies, resulting in significant improvements in student development and classroom success.

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.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Instructional Assistant

Pasco County Schools
Hudson, FL
04.2025 - Current
  • Supported classroom instruction by assisting with lesson implementation and student engagement strategies.
  • Collaborated with teachers to develop individualized education plans for diverse learning needs.
  • Monitored student progress, providing feedback to educators on academic performance and behavioral issues.
  • Facilitated small group activities, enhancing peer interaction and collaborative learning opportunities.
  • Implemented classroom management techniques, fostering a positive and productive learning environment.
  • Substitute Teacher — Head Start Program 2025–2026 • Served as lead teacher for the majority of the school year, directing instruction, maintaining routines, and supporting early childhood development. • Implemented lesson plans aligned with Head Start standards and developmental goals. • Fostered a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment for preschool‑aged children.

Lead Teacher

Small Steps Discovery Center
Port Richey, Fl
11.2022 - Current

Served as lead teacher in the infant room for two years and occasionally took charge of the twos class.

  • Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
  • Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
  • Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
  • Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
  • Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.

Lead Teacher

First Steps Education
New Port Richey, FL
12.2020 - 11.2022
  • Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
  • Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
  • Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased student engagement and success.
  • Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
  • Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
  • Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.
  • Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
  • Worked one-on-one with students and student teachers to increase overall classroom success.
  • Implemented assessment tools that monitored student progress throughout the year, allowing for targeted interventions when needed to close achievement gaps.
  • Served as a member of the school''s leadership team, participating in strategic planning efforts aimed at continuous improvement initiatives.

Lead Teacher Toddler Room and VPK

Small Steps Discovery Center
Port Richey, FL
08.2018 - 12.2019
  • Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
  • Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
  • Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased student engagement and success.
  • Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.

Education

CDA - Early Childhood Care And Education

Marchman Technically Collage
New Port Richey, FL
05-2018

High School Diploma -

River Ridge Middle/ High School
New Port Richey, FL
05-2012

Skills

  • Childcare needs
  • Lesson planning
  • Activity planning
  • Conflict resolution
  • Classroom management
  • Child development
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Safety awareness
  • Parent-teacher collaboration
  • Lesson development
  • Student engagement
  • Student records management

Timeline

Instructional Assistant

Pasco County Schools
04.2025 - Current

Lead Teacher

Small Steps Discovery Center
11.2022 - Current

Lead Teacher

First Steps Education
12.2020 - 11.2022

Lead Teacher Toddler Room and VPK

Small Steps Discovery Center
08.2018 - 12.2019

CDA - Early Childhood Care And Education

Marchman Technically Collage

High School Diploma -

River Ridge Middle/ High School