Cynthia Mitchell
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Passionate Lead Teacher with background in managing a Three-Year-Olds Classroom. Relevant experience includes designing and implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum, fostering collaborative learning environment, and nurturing meaningful relationships with children and parents. Strengths include strong communication, creativity, patience, and ability to adapt teaching methods to individual student needs. Demonstrated impact through enhanced student engagement and achievement in previous roles.
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.
Dedicated Preschool Teacher brings high energy, early intervention knowledge and dedication to preschoolers. Focused on planning diverse activities to enrich learning and promote individual growth. Encouraging, upbeat and motivated to positively impact students.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher, Three-Year-Olds Classroom
Haygood Child Development Center
Atlanta, GA
08.2016 - Current
- Maintained student records according to rigorous confidentiality and privacy regulations.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships.
- Created and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum addressing learning styles.
- Supervised and managed the daily operations of a three-year-old classroom with up to 20 children.
- Communicated with parents regularly to maintain student progress, schedule meetings, and increase overall student happiness.
- Supported colleagues by providing assistance during challenging situations or transitions throughout the day.
- Engaged students in meaningful conversations about their interests and daily activities.
- Conducted parent meetings to discuss student progress, behavior management strategies, and other topics as needed.
- Developed lesson plans and activities based on individual needs of each student.
- Collaborated with teachers from other classrooms on projects or activities that promote interdisciplinary learning experiences.
- Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
- Demonstrated leadership skills by mentoring new staff members on policies and procedures associated with working in a preschool setting.
- Assisted in developing appropriate expectations for classroom behavior, including setting limits when necessary.
- Collaborated with colleagues on developing new classroom projects and monthly themes.
- Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Incorporated music, art and theater into lesson planning.
- Removed hazards and developed appropriate boundaries and rules to create safe environment for children.
- Read stories to children and taught painting, drawing, and crafts.
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
Teacher Aide
Child Care Careers Services Preschool
Atlanta, GA
05.2016 - 07.2016
- Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
Education
Associate of Science -
Brown Mackie College
Atlanta, Georgia 06-2015
Skills
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Curriculum development
- Parent communication
- Safety protocols
- Engagement strategies
- Trust building
- Individualized instruction
- Team building
- Child development
- Student mentoring
- Student records management
- Parent-teacher communication
- Childcare needs
- Lesson development
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Reflective teaching
- Mathematics instruction
- Diverse learning styles
- Activity planning
Timeline
Lead Teacher, Three-Year-Olds Classroom
Haygood Child Development Center
08.2016 - Current
Teacher Aide
Child Care Careers Services Preschool
05.2016 - 07.2016
Associate of Science -
Brown Mackie College