Donna Locklear
Pembroke,NC
Summary
Certified Kindergarten Teacher creates and runs programs to educate beginning students and improve school readiness. Fosters growth and development in children while encouraging strong partnerships with families. Manages behavior issues through innovative and constructive correction.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Public Schools Of Robeson County
2009.01 - Current
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
- Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
- Promoted a positive learning environment with the use of collaborative group work and hands-on activities.
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Improved student reading skills by implementing phonics-based instruction and guided reading activities.
- Developed strong relationships with families to address any concerns or issues impacting student success.
- Recognized children's physical, emotional and social needs for personalized support.
- Utilized assessment data to modify instruction and target areas of weakness for individual students.
- Assisted in curriculum development to align lessons with state standards and improve overall instructional quality.
Receptionist
University Of North Carolina At Pembroke
1995.09 - 1997.10
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
- Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
- Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
- Resolved customer problems and complaints.
- Streamlined front desk operations for increased efficiency by effectively managing phone calls, emails, and walk-in clients.
- Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
- Maintained a well-organized reception area with updated materials, contributing to a welcoming environment for visitors.
- Answered central telephone system and directed calls accordingly.
- Supported office efficiency by performing clerical tasks such as data entry, photocopying, scanning, and faxing documents.
- Corresponded with clients through email, telephone, or postal mail.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities while managing numerous tasks simultaneously under tight deadlines.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of North Carolina At Pembroke
Pembroke, NC12.2008
Skills
- Differentiated Instruction
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Lesson Planning
- Early Childhood Development
- Classroom Management
- Classroom Organization
- Classroom Instruction
- Technology Integration
- Parent Communication
- Behavior Management
- Documentation and Record Keeping
- Curriculum Planning
- Social skills
- Faculty Collaboration
- Early Reading
- Group and individual instruction
- Creative Teaching Strategies
- Emotional Support
- Student assessment
- Special Needs Support
- Outdoor Play Supervision
- Student Records Management
- Student needs assessment
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Public Schools Of Robeson County
2009.01 - Current
Receptionist
University Of North Carolina At Pembroke
1995.09 - 1997.10
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of North Carolina At Pembroke
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