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Debra Maney

Gastonia,NC

Summary

Personable Kindergarten Teacher with extensive knowledge in Successful at communicating with both students and parents and maintaining fun and productive classrooms. Works well with grade level teachers to provide extra curricular activities. Versed in educational games and individualized lesson plans.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Morning Waitress (Parttime)

Showmars
Gastonia, NC
08.2021 - Current
  • Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business.
  • Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals and walk-in business.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Replenished food items, paper products and canned goods to keep pantry well-stocked during busy periods.

Supervisor-Innovations Program

Gaston Skills
Gastonia, NC
03.2021 - 06.2021
  • Developed and drove client-centered mission, vision, strategy and services according to customer expectations.
  • Cultivated relationships with industry counterparts to reinforce services access.
  • This program taught Adults with Disabilities to work a simple job.

Regular Education Teacher/Exceptional Children's Teacher

Gaston County Schools
Gastonia
08.2015 - 03.2021
  • Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet state standards.
  • Instructed students in core educational principles, concepts and in-depth subject matter.
  • Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations.
  • Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
  • Collaborated with faculty to develop after-school tutoring program for struggling students.
  • Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations.
  • Attended and facilitated IEP meetings for students and families.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.

Kindergarten Teacher

Gaston County Schools
Gastonia, NC
08.1998 - 03.2008
  • Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
  • Created child-centered learning environment characterized by consistent application of sound mental health and educational psychology practices.
  • Applied evidence-based practices for classroom management to enhance learning results.
  • Delivered structured lessons on readiness skills by emphasizing phonics, language skills, literature and handwriting.
  • Created, managed and participated in variety of learning environments and activities to support opportunities for students to develop full potential and achieve learning objectives.
  • Identified characteristics, needs, abilities and problems of each child through personal interaction and progress reports to optimize approaches.
  • Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
  • Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
  • Delivered structured lessons on readiness skills by emphasizing phonics, language skills, literature and handwriting.

First Grade Teacher

First Wesleyan School
Gastonia, NC
08.1996 - 08.1997
  • During daily activities and lessons taught from the verse Luke 2:52, "And Jesus increased in wisdom, stature, and in favor with God and man."
  • Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
  • Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
  • Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
  • Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
  • Chaperoned field trips to maintain safety and encourage learning.

Kindergarten/First Grade Teacher

Gaston Christian School
Belmont, NC
08.1993 - 06.1996

*During daily activities and lessons taught from the verse Luke 2:52, (And Jesus increased in wisdom, stature, and in favor with God and man."

*Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.

Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.

*Helped students develop self esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict resolution, critical thinking and communication.

*Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.

*Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in the educational process.

*Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create a fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.

*Chaperoned field trips to maintain safety and encourage learning.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education/Christian Education

Southern Wesleyan University, Central SC, US
Central , SC
05.1982

Skills

  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Early childhood development
  • Early Reading
  • Social skills
  • Student records management
  • IEP specialist
  • Elementary education
  • Special education
  • Classroom management
  • Group and individual instruction

Timeline

Morning Waitress (Parttime)

Showmars
08.2021 - Current

Supervisor-Innovations Program

Gaston Skills
03.2021 - 06.2021

Regular Education Teacher/Exceptional Children's Teacher

Gaston County Schools
08.2015 - 03.2021

Kindergarten Teacher

Gaston County Schools
08.1998 - 03.2008

First Grade Teacher

First Wesleyan School
08.1996 - 08.1997

Kindergarten/First Grade Teacher

Gaston Christian School
08.1993 - 06.1996

Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education/Christian Education

Southern Wesleyan University, Central SC, US
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