Heather Davis
East Bend,North Carolina
Summary
Proactive and caring worker with 20 years of experience combined with communication strengths and good observational skills. Skillfully handles day-to-day activities while looking for opportunities to make a difference. Skilled multitasker with superior work ethic and good teamwork, problem-solving and organizational skills. Willing to take on any task to help team. Reliable and dedicated team player with hardworking and resourceful approach.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Internship Student
Yadkin County Schools
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Communicated effectively with faculty and staff and accepted critiques and suggestions for areas of improvement.
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Promoted positive and productive learning environment to increase engagement and rapport with students and teachers.
- Designed lessons on for students using various teaching methods and modern classroom technologies.
- Monitored student progress to provide feedback on assignments and guidance on areas requiring improvement.
- Created and implemented different learning activities to meet needs of different types of learners.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
Preschool Lead Teacher
Lewisville United Methodist Preschool
08.2020 - 07.2023
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Provided open and loving environment where children direct learning process.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Planned and prepared activities for four to five year old students.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Identified signs of emotional and developmental problems in children and reported to parents.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Assisted and supervised 18 children through entire school day
Lead Two Year Old Teacher
Hopewell Moravian Preschool
08.2016 - 05.2017
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
- Taught hand washing and proper use of utensils to promote good hygiene and etiquette habits.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for classroom.
Personal Nanny
Wilkins Family
05.2010 - 07.2014
- Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating, and school schedules for children.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Taught children everyday skills and language.
- Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
- Involved children in caring for household pets and chores.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor, and cognitive skills.
- Led indoor and outdoor activities to entertain and occupy children.
- Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects.
- Organized different types of activities to enhance physical and intellectual development.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
- Coordinated playdates and outings to meet children's physical and social needs.
- Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling.
- Organized activities that enhanced children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
- Transported children to and from activities using personal or family vehicle.
- Helped children complete homework assignments and school projects.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships.
- Regularly traveled with family to help with vacation activities and childcare.
Lead Teacher
Children's Academy #2
06.2000 - 10.2008
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Provided open and loving environment where children direct learning process.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
Education
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Davidson County Community College
Thomasville, NC12.2023
Skills
- Regulatory Compliance
- Compliance Understanding
- Lesson Planning
- Sensory Integration
- Outdoor Play Supervision
- Special Needs Support
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Childcare Needs
Timeline
Internship Student
Yadkin County Schools
08.2023 - 12.2023
Preschool Lead Teacher
Lewisville United Methodist Preschool
08.2020 - 07.2023
Lead Two Year Old Teacher
Hopewell Moravian Preschool
08.2016 - 05.2017
Personal Nanny
Wilkins Family
05.2010 - 07.2014
Lead Teacher
Children's Academy #2
06.2000 - 10.2008
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Davidson County Community College
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