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CHRISTINA MILES

CHRISTINA MILES

Richmond,VA

Summary

Early Childhood Teacher with over 10+ years of hands-on experience in implementing appropriate curriculum development, parent and communication daily. Plan and develop creative tailored lesson plans that foster children’s intellectually, physically, emotionally, socially, according to individual stages of development, develops lesson plans, plans and implements adopted curriculum. Committed to creating a positive and nurturing learning environment and driving developmental milestones through innovative teaching methods. Has the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Guides children in working and playing harmoniously with other children Keeps a safe, organized and clean classroom. Assists with toileting student(s), changing diapers and personal hygiene. Reinforces acceptable student behavior in a consistent and positive manner.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Early Childhood Teacher

Huguenot UMC Preschool
08.2017 - Current
  • Implements early childhood curriculum, achieving developmental milestones for children through tailored lesson plans and diverse instructional strategies.
  • Leads curriculum implementation, ensuring children reach development milestones through customized lesson plans and diverse teaching methods.
  • Fosters a love for learning in young children, using creative instructional strategies to achieve developmental goals and build foundational skills.
  • Collaborates with parents and staff to tailor educational experiences, promoting children’s social, emotional, and cognitive development.
  • Tracks and assesses children’s progress. Making data-driven adjustments to lesson plans to ensure developmental milestones are met.
  • Collaborated with parents and families to create a supportive learning environment, leading to a 75% increase in parent involvement and satisfaction.

Lead Day Care Teacher

Christian Child Care INC.
10.2012 - 04.2017
  • Created engaging age-appropriate activities that stimulated cognitive and social development in children.
  • Maintained detailed records of children’s progress and communicated effectively with parents. Ensuring transparency and trust.
  • Led a group of teachers to create a nurturing environment, fostering children’s emotional and social growth through structured activities.
  • Implemented a comprehensive curriculum that enhanced children’s cognitive skills, tracked progress, and communicated updates to parents.
  • Worked closely with staff to develop innovative educational programs, promoting teamwork and consistent child development strategies.
  • Inspired children to explore their creativity through engaging hands-on activity, ensuring a dynamic and stimulating classroom environment.

Education

Bachelor - Early Childhood Education

Ashworth College
Norcross, Georgia
05.2022

Child-Day Care Management - undefined

Stratford Career Institute
06.2006

High School Diploma -

Commonwealth Christian School
Richmond, VA
05-2004

Skills

  • Curriculum development and implementation
  • Hands-on learning facilitation
  • Parent and family collaboration
  • Behavior management strategies
  • Child observation and assessment
  • Personalized learning plan creation
  • Play-based learning approach implementation
  • Creativity and problem-solving facilitation
  • Record keeping and documentation
  • Compliance with regulatory requirements
  • Professional development planning and implementation
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Program improvement initiatives
  • Knowledge of early childhood development
  • Communication skills
  • Emotional intelligence
  • Patience and empathy
  • Time management skills
  • Organizational skills
  • Leadership skills
  • Critical thinking abilities

Certification

  • First Aid, CPR and AED Training and certification
  • Certificate of Completion Cultural Competency Training
  • VCU Autism Spectrum Disorder for Paraprofessionals: Providing Effective Instruction and Supports
  • VCU Foundation of Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff 10hrs
  • Radford University Virginia Early Learning and Development Standards
  • Child Abuse and Neglect: Recognizing, Reporting and Responding for Educators

Timeline

Lead Early Childhood Teacher

Huguenot UMC Preschool
08.2017 - Current

Lead Day Care Teacher

Christian Child Care INC.
10.2012 - 04.2017

Child-Day Care Management - undefined

Stratford Career Institute

Bachelor - Early Childhood Education

Ashworth College

High School Diploma -

Commonwealth Christian School