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Heather Faircloth

Atlanta

Summary

Dynamic preschool educator with extensive experience in the Early Childhood field, excelling in curriculum development and fostering family engagement. Proven leadership and organizational skills, adept at implementing behavior management plans and utilizing technology for assessment. Committed to creating a nurturing environment that promotes children's growth and learning. Enthusiastic Lead Teacher bringing 19 years of experience in early childhood education. Passionate about child development and learning. Friendly, outgoing and adaptable in approach.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Preschool Lead Teacher

NEMCSA
08.2021 - Current
  • Manage the delivery of high-quality preschool programming for a classroom of 16 children.
  • Demonstrate continual growth based on information and goals from CLASS observations.
  • Develop weekly lesson plans, enter in TS Gold.
  • Monitor and maintain the completion and timely submission of all required records and forms. Ensure file order is maintained.
  • Document case notes and other data in ChildPlus.
  • Refer children needing additional support to appropriate services. Complete referrals. Participate in IEP's for children.
  • Collect, enter, and utilize data to assess children, plan curriculum, large group and small group activities, individualizations to promote children's growth.
  • Direct supervisor to Teaching Assistant, Classroom Aide, and Cleaning position.
  • Maintain, monitor, and approve all staff timesheets.
  • Create a warm, safe, and healthy learning environment for children to develop and grow.
  • Establish professional and positive relationships with all families in the program. Provide families with support, resources, and information.
  • Complete monthly newsletter.
  • Prepare materials for the weekly Thursday folder.
  • Participate in staff meetings, trainings, group consult, and resource staffing.
  • Plan and implement daily transition activities as well as transitions to Kindergarten.
  • Complete, score, and submit Brigance Screenings.
  • Complete E-Deca assessments.
  • Plan and implement classroom Safety policies and procedures, Behavior Safety Net Plans, Active Supervision, and Classroom Zoning Plans.

Preschool Teaching Assistant

NEMCSA
10.2017 - 08.2021
  • Adhere to licensing, Head Start, and GSRP policies and procedures.
  • Assist with the delivery of quality programming to provide a safe, healthy, and safe learning environment to meet the educational and developmental needs of young children.
  • Assist Lead Teacher with the development of weekly lesson plans.
  • Provide a consistent daily routine with supports a balance between adult and child directed activities.
  • Share in the completion and timely submission of all required records and forms.
  • Help collect, enter, and utilize data gained from on-going observation and assessment of all children and use program curricula to plan and implement large group, small group, and individualization activities.
  • Assist teacher with 2 home visits and 2 conferences yearly.
  • Continue to learn and develop skills through staff meetings, trainings, group consult, and resource staffing.
  • Maintain professional appearance and demeaner.
  • Assume all management responsibilites in the absence of the lead teacher.
  • Accurately complete daily menus, delivery log, and bussing logs.
  • Document and enter anecdotal notes for children. Assist with completing checkpoints.

Preschool Teaching Assistant

AMA-ESD/PCMI/Willsub
08.2015 - 08.2017

Same as Teaching Assistant position for NEMCSA

Home Base Visitor

NEMCSA
08.2014 - 08.2015
  • Taught 13 children on my own. Completed 1 weekly 1 1/2 hour home visit with family. Worked with the child for 1 hour in activities to develop growth in all areas of development. Spent the last 1/2 hour with family, setting family goals, modeling learning activities, and providing resources to promote family engagement in their child's education.
  • Conducted 1 monthly group socialization experience, which was a 1/2 day at center. Children participated in in a half day classroom schedule.
  • Established positive communication with parents in daily conversations and formal conferences.
  • Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
  • Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
  • Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
  • Assessed student progress and provided feedback on educational development.

Preschool Teaching Assistant

NEMCSA
10.2006 - 08.2014

Same as previous Teaching Assistant positions.

Education

Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Kellogg Community College
Battle Creek, MI
05-2013

Skills

  • Excellent communication skills with co-workers, families, and other school professionals
  • Organization
  • Proficient time management skills
  • Technology and Software
  • Leadership and Teamwork
  • Multi-Tasking/Attention to Detail
  • Adherence to Policies and Procedures
  • Problem Solving/Decision Making
  • Maintaining Confidentiality
  • Professional in appearance and demeanor
  • Dependable and hard-working

Certification

Adult, Child, and Infant CPR and First Aid


CPI Trained

Timeline

Preschool Lead Teacher

NEMCSA
08.2021 - Current

Preschool Teaching Assistant

NEMCSA
10.2017 - 08.2021

Preschool Teaching Assistant

AMA-ESD/PCMI/Willsub
08.2015 - 08.2017

Home Base Visitor

NEMCSA
08.2014 - 08.2015

Preschool Teaching Assistant

NEMCSA
10.2006 - 08.2014

Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Kellogg Community College
Heather Faircloth