Danielle Childers
Summary
Creative and energetic Early Childhood Education professional devoted to offering diverse activity plans and experiential learning opportunities to enhance individual development. Friendly, supportive and motivated with strong desire to promote student potential. Offering 19 years of experience with passion for building strong rapport with faculty, students and parents.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pre-K Teacher
Tecumseh Public Schools
08.2012 - Current
- Boosted student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into lesson plans.
- Enhanced classroom environment by creating visually appealing bulletin boards and displays, promoting a positive learning atmosphere.
- Developed and implemented behavior management systems to maintain a structured and productive learning environment.
- Promoted social-emotional development with interactive lessons on empathy, conflict resolution, and self-regulation techniques.
- Evaluated student progress through formative and summative assessments, utilizing data-driven methods to inform instructional decisions.
- Fostered a love of learning among students by maintaining an energetic teaching style and incorporating creative, interactive elements into lessons.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies for diverse learners, ensuring individualized support and success for all students.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, enhancing family involvement in the educational process.
Kindergarten Teacher
Tecumseh Public Schools
08.2005 - 05.2012
- Improved student reading skills by implementing phonics-based instruction and guided reading activities.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Increased parent involvement through regular communication, parent-teacher conferences, and workshops.
- Promoted a positive learning environment with the use of collaborative group work and hands-on activities.
- Assisted in curriculum development to align lessons with state standards and improve overall instructional quality.
- Evaluated student progress regularly through formative assessments to inform instructional decisions.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in early childhood education.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
East Central University
Ada, OK12.2004
Skills
- Early Childhood Education
- Creative Lesson Planning
- Patience and Empathy
- Team Collaboration
- Time Management
- Social-Emotional Learning
- Classroom Management
- Child Development Knowledge
- Behavior Management
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Classroom Organization
Accomplishments
- Teacher of the Year Award 2023-2024
- Presidents' Recognition Award 2013-2014
Certification
- Oklahoma State Department of Education Teaching Certificate for Early Childhood PreK-3
References
- References available upon request
Timeline
Pre-K Teacher
Tecumseh Public Schools
08.2012 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher
Tecumseh Public Schools
08.2005 - 05.2012
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
East Central University
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