Hollee Edwards
Florence,AL
Summary
Dedicated Head Start Preschool teacher provides students with safe and nurturing learning environment. Possesses excellent communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Start Preschool Teacher
Lauderdale County Early Learning Center
07.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate curriculum for early childhood education, focusing on cognitive, social-emotional, and physical development
- Created a nurturing and inclusive classroom environment that promoted positive behavior management strategies
- Collaborated with parents to establish individualized learning goals for each child based on their developmental needs
Paraprofessional
Kelly Services
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Work with children individually or in small groups by providing basic instruction on reading, writing, math, and other education related activities as assigned by teachers’ directions.
Preschool Substitute Teacher
Little Tigers Preschool
05.2017 - 10.2018
- Provided instruction, as needed, according to plans as prepared by the regular classroom teacher and managed, or helped to manage as the case may require, classroom behavior and environment.
- Performed other duties as assigned by the appropriate supervisor or administrator
- Used appropriate judgment to act in the best interests of students at all times
- Maintained a classroom environment which promoted active learning; including distributing and collecting supplies, keeping attendance records, setting up meals, etc.
- Attended mandatory meetings and trainings
- Adhered to center policies and procedures
- Worked with students to help reinforce learning objectives
Exam Technician
EyeMart Express
12.2014 - 02.2015
- Kept the doctor on schedule through time management and prioritizing appointments to maintain efficient work flow.
- Preformed tests and recorded data accurately and efficiently at the beginning of patients' appointments
- Fielded patient's phone calls including ordering contact lenses, making appointments for eye exams, answering general questions, and communication with other optical locations
- Ensured patients' insurance coverage through online portals and provider service phone lines while working in compliance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA).
- Created invoices and billed patients for eye exams, office visits, and contact lens and glasses purchases
- Maintained and organized work area and preformed daily cleaning tasks in technician area and doctors rooms.
Exam Technician
EyeCare Professionals
12.2011 - 08.2013
- Kept the doctors on schedule through time management and prioritizing appointments to maintain efficient work flow.
- Preformed tests and recorded data accurately and efficiently at the beginning of patients' appointments
- Fielded patient's phone calls including ordering contact lenses, making appointments for eye exams, answering general questions, and communication with other optical locations
- Ensured patients' insurance coverage through online portals and provider service phone lines while working in compliance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA).
- Created invoices and billed patients for eye exams, office visits, and contact lens and glasses purchases
- Maintained and organized work area and preformed daily cleaning tasks in technician area and doctors rooms.
Education
Associate's degree - Child Development
Calhoun Community College
Decatur, AL08.2025
Short Term Certificate - Child Development
Calhoun Community College
Decatur, AL07.2023
High School Diploma - undefined
Russellville High School
Russellville, AL05.2013
Skills
- Strong organizational abilities
- Understanding of childhood development
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Effective classroom management
- Developmental support for toddlers
- CPR certification
- Effective communication
- Experience Working With Students
- Early childhood education experience
- Skilled in behavior management strategies
- Infant care
- Special education
- Professional Development Training
Certification
Child Development Associate Certification
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Kelly Services
08.2023 - 05.2024
Head Start Preschool Teacher
Lauderdale County Early Learning Center
07.2023 - Current
Preschool Substitute Teacher
Little Tigers Preschool
05.2017 - 10.2018
Exam Technician
EyeMart Express
12.2014 - 02.2015
Exam Technician
EyeCare Professionals
12.2011 - 08.2013
Short Term Certificate - Child Development
Calhoun Community College
High School Diploma - undefined
Russellville High School
Associate's degree - Child Development
Calhoun Community College
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