Courtney Edwards
North Charleston,SC
Summary
Dynamic preschool teacher with expertise in lesson planning, classroom management, and parent communication. Committed to fostering a positive learning environment and promoting early childhood development through interactive and engaging activities.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Preschool Teacher
Poplar Christian Learning Academy
North Charleston, South Carolina
02.2024 - Current
- Led classroom activities that fostered social, emotional, and cognitive growth in students.
- Developed engaging lesson plans to promote early childhood learning and development.
- Supervised and mentored teaching assistants to enhance classroom management skills.
- Ensured compliance with all state regulations related to preschool education standards.
- Monitored student behavior and implemented strategies to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Integrated music into everyday activities to foster creativity among students.
- Instructed and assisted children in eating, toileting, and resting to help develop healthy personal habits.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
Preschool Teacher's Assistant
Poplar Christian Learning Academy
North Charleston, South Carolina
10.2023 - 02.2024
- Assisted lead teacher in implementing daily classroom activities and lesson planning to enhance student engagement.
- Facilitated children's learning through interactive play and educational games.
- Observed children's behavior and offered guidance to promote positive interactions and developmental growth.
- Assisted with or led story time by reading books to children.
- Communicated progress and needs effectively to parents.
- Aided during diaper changes by prioritizing children's comfort and hygiene for a safe and nurturing environment.
- Maintained and cleaned nap mats by making minor repairs and wiping down.
Education
GED -
Palmetto Youth Connections
North Charleston, SC07-2009
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Curriculum development
- Early childhood education
- Classroom management
- Behavioral assessment
- State compliance
- Child assessment
- Special needs support
- Interactive learning
- Parent engagement
- Parent-teacher communication
- Child safety procedures
- Physical development
- Hand-eye coordination
- Relationship building
- Empathy and compassion
Certification
- cpr certified
- blood borne pathogens
Timeline
Lead Preschool Teacher
Poplar Christian Learning Academy
02.2024 - Current
Preschool Teacher's Assistant
Poplar Christian Learning Academy
10.2023 - 02.2024
GED -
Palmetto Youth Connections