Debbie Crawford
Fort Myers
Summary
Passionate and nurturing Preschool Teacher with much experience in creating fun, engaging, and supportive learning environments for young children. I believe in the power of play, curiosity, and hands-on learning to help kids grow socially, emotionally, and academically. Building strong connections with my students and their families is at the heart of my teaching approach. I’m dedicated to fostering a safe, inclusive, and joyful classroom where every child feels valued and excited to learn. CPR and First Aid certified.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
VPK Preschool Teacher
The Community Children's Center
07.2014 - Current
- Design and deliver fun, hands-on lessons that spark curiosity and support each child’s growth.
- Create a warm, welcoming environment where every child feels safe, valued, and excited to learn.
- Foster social and emotional development by encouraging kindness, cooperation, and independence.
- Partner closely with families—keeping them informed and involved through regular communication.
- Observe and celebrate each child’s milestones while providing support tailored to their unique needs.
- Inspire creativity through art, music, storytelling, and play-based learning experiences.
- Maintain a safe, organized, and joyful classroom where children can thrive.
- Collaborate with other teachers to share ideas and ensure the best experience for every child.
VPK Preschool Teacher
Brightest Horizons
07.2001 - 07.2014
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Maintained accurate records of each child''s progress throughout the year using various documentation methods such as portfolios or tracking sheets.
- Utilized positive reinforcement to manage classroom behavior, creating supportive learning environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Florida Gateway College
Lake City, FL05-2024
Associate of Arts -
Edison College
Fort Myers, FL05-2006
High School Diploma -
Cypress Lake High School
Fort Myers, FL06-1999
Skills
- Classroom management
- Classroom organization
- Child development
- Positive reinforcement
- Lesson planning
- Parent-teacher communication
- Group and individual instruction
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
Certification
- Child Development Associate (CDA) Certificate
Timeline
VPK Preschool Teacher
The Community Children's Center
07.2014 - Current
VPK Preschool Teacher
Brightest Horizons
07.2001 - 07.2014
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Florida Gateway College
Associate of Arts -
Edison College
High School Diploma -
Cypress Lake High School
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