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Christopher Dowdell

Madison,TN

Summary

Attentive and creative Early Childhood Educator 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.

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Fours Preschool Teacher

YMCA Of Middle Tennessee
Nashville, TN
08.2022 - Current
  • Conducted classroom activities to stimulate physical, mental, and social development of preschool students.
  • Established positive relationships with parents and guardians by regularly communicating student progress.
  • Administered assessments throughout the year to gauge student understanding of content material.
  • Participated in parent-teacher conferences to discuss academic progress of each child.

Fours Preschool Teacher & Program Coordinator

AFB Church Child Development Center
Auburn , AL
07.2010 - 08.2022
  • Organized educational materials and resources to create an engaging learning environment.
  • Developed lesson plans that incorporated creative teaching techniques.
  • Provided individual attention to each student as needed during class time.
  • Attended professional development workshops to stay current on best practices for early childhood education.
  • Created monthly newsletters for families to stay informed about upcoming events and classroom activities.
  • Trained, managed and motivated employees to promote professional skill development.
  • Reviewed and evaluated programs for compliance with state, local and federal regulations.

Instructional Assistant /Special Education Paraprofessional

Troup County School System
Lagrange, GA
08.2005 - 07.2010
  • Provided individual and small group instruction to students with disabilities in the areas of reading, math, and writing.
  • Monitored student progress and provided feedback to teachers regarding student achievement.
  • Participated in IEP meetings, parent conferences, and other meetings as needed.
  • Assisted teachers in providing accommodations for students who need additional support.
  • Worked one-on-one with special needs students to help navigate through school challenges.

Administrative Assistant (Part-Time)

Early Childhood Learning Center, Irvine School District
Lagrange, GA
08.2005 - 07.2010
  • Supervised staff in providing quality care to children.
  • Ensured compliance with state regulations pertaining to health, safety, nutrition, and education standards.
  • Maintained accurate records of attendance and other related information on each child.
  • Created monthly newsletters for families to stay informed about upcoming events and classroom activities.
  • Provided administrative support to staff members, including copying and scanning documents, filing paperwork, and ordering supplies.

Private Nanny

Hudson Family
Lagrange, TN
01.2000 - 08.2005
  • Organized and planned a variety of activities to stimulate physical, mental and emotional growth for the children.
  • Maintained a safe, healthy and nurturing environment for the children in their home.
  • Prepared meals according to dietary needs of the family's children.
  • Took children on outings such as parks, library visits, sports events or educational trips.
  • Managed household duties including laundry, grocery shopping or light housekeeping tasks when necessary.
  • Transported the children safely to appointments, social engagements or recreational activities.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Sociology

Auburn University-Montgomery
Montgomery, AL
12-2007

Associate of Applied Science - Child Development

Southern Union State Community College
Opelika, AL
05-2003

High School Diploma -

Loachapoka High School
Loachapoka, AL
05-1992

Skills

  • Parent-Teacher Communication
  • Age-Appropriate Assessment
  • Activity Planning
  • Classroom Organization
  • Classroom Management
  • Child Development

Certification

  • Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential- Infants/Toddlers
  • Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential - Preschool

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Fours Preschool Teacher

YMCA Of Middle Tennessee
08.2022 - Current

Fours Preschool Teacher & Program Coordinator

AFB Church Child Development Center
07.2010 - 08.2022

Instructional Assistant /Special Education Paraprofessional

Troup County School System
08.2005 - 07.2010

Administrative Assistant (Part-Time)

Early Childhood Learning Center, Irvine School District
08.2005 - 07.2010

Private Nanny

Hudson Family
01.2000 - 08.2005

Bachelor of Science - Sociology

Auburn University-Montgomery

Associate of Applied Science - Child Development

Southern Union State Community College

High School Diploma -

Loachapoka High School

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