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Elisa Rainey

Winston-Salem,NC

Summary

Passionate educator with extensive experience brings over 20 years of experience in education. Passionate about child development and learning. Enhances academic growth and emotional well-being, achieving significant improvements in student social skills. Expert in differentiated instruction and classroom management, ensuring compliance with state regulations and fostering community involvement. Friendly, outgoing and adaptable in approach.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

NC Pre-K Lead Teacher

Childcare Network
08.2021 - Current
  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students with appropriate supervision.
  • Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
  • Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Planned and implemented a daily program for four and five year-old children in compliance with the educational goals of the Child Care Center and the requirements of the North Carolina Division of Child Development.
  • Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.

Volunteer Tutor

Read Write Spell
01.2020 - Current

Read Write Spell, trains volunteer tutors to

  • Provide one-on-one literacy instruction to WSFCS students who struggle with reading.
  • Provide one-on-one instruction using a Structured Literacy approach and Wilson Reading Systems materials.
  • Develop lessons using Wilson materials and include the five essential components of research-based reading instruction: phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension.

Teacher

Friendly People That Care Childcare Center
12.2019 - 08.2021
  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students with consistent and appropriate supervision..
  • Planned and implemented a daily program for four and five year-old children in compliance with the educational goals of the Child Care Center and the requirements of the North Carolina Division of Child Development.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.

Assistant Childcare Director & Teacher

Friendly People That Care Childcare Center
09.2019 - 12.2019
  • Planned and implemented a daily program for four and five year-old children.
  • Oversaw maintenance of facility cleanliness and organization to provide a safe learning environment for children.
  • Provided a safe and secure environment with consistent and appropriate supervision.
  • Responsible for securing the building at the end of the day and assisting the director when needed.
  • Maintained compliance with state licensing requirements through diligent record-keeping and timely report submissions.

Childcare Director

Friendly People That Care Childcare Center
06.2019 - 09.2019
  • Engaged with parents and families to build positive relationships for children to thrive.
  • Planned and monitored curriculum and program activities and liaised with teachers to create fun and engaging learning experiences.
  • Managed program paperwork and child records to comply with state requirements.
  • Maintained accurate records of child attendance, medical information, and emergency contacts in compliance with state regulations.
  • Supervised and managed team of childcare professionals to guarantee highest standards of care.
  • Communicated with local and state government agencies to maintain compliance with all regulations.

Education

No Degree - Birth To K

Barton College
Wilson, NC
05.2023

Master of Arts - Art of Teaching

Salem College
Winston-Salem, NC
05.2016

No Degree - Elementary Education

Salem College
Winston Salem
05.2014

Bachelor of Arts -

Salem College
Winston-Salem, NC
05.2009

Associate of Science - Early Childhood

Forsyth Technical Community College
Winston-Salem, NC
05.2004

High School Diploma -

Mount Tabor High School
Winston-Salem, NC
06.1994

Skills

  • Lesson Planning
  • Parent-teacher collaboration
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Small Group Instruction
  • Community involvement
  • Elementary Education
  • Co-Teaching and Co-Planning
  • Positive Reinforcement
  • Activity Planning
  • Classroom Management
  • Parent-Teacher Communication

Certification

  • Licensed Teacher - 7/1/2023-6/30/2028
  • Birth to K Training - 2021-2023

Timeline

NC Pre-K Lead Teacher

Childcare Network
08.2021 - Current

Volunteer Tutor

Read Write Spell
01.2020 - Current

Teacher

Friendly People That Care Childcare Center
12.2019 - 08.2021

Assistant Childcare Director & Teacher

Friendly People That Care Childcare Center
09.2019 - 12.2019

Childcare Director

Friendly People That Care Childcare Center
06.2019 - 09.2019

No Degree - Birth To K

Barton College

Master of Arts - Art of Teaching

Salem College

No Degree - Elementary Education

Salem College

Bachelor of Arts -

Salem College

Associate of Science - Early Childhood

Forsyth Technical Community College

High School Diploma -

Mount Tabor High School
Elisa Rainey