Jamie McDavid
Stafford,United States
Summary
Highly organized, detail-oriented, compassionate, and dependable team player successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Encouraging coordinator and problem-solver with talents for leading and motivating, as well as strong family relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Experienced educator committed to providing teachers with tools and resources to help students succeed socially and academically. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact school success. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Curriculum Coordinator
St. Paul Preschool
08.2023 - Current
- Enhanced curriculum quality by collaborating with educators and administrators to review and modify existing programs.
- Evaluated instructional materials, making recommendations for adoption based on relevance and effectiveness.
- Conducted classroom observations to assess teaching effectiveness, providing constructive feedback for improvement.
- Provided coaching and mentoring to teachers, nurturing their growth as professionals and contributing to a positive school culture.
- Contributed to development of employee training courses.
- Collaborated with preschool leadership in planning, coordinating, and executing fundraising events.
- Managed social media platforms, resulting greater visibility of the preschool.
- Supported fundraising efforts by creating persuasive marketing materials.
- Enhanced parent-teacher-staff communication by delivering a monthly newsletter and calendar.
Kindergarten Teacher
St. Paul Preschool & Kindergarten
08.2020 - 06.2023
- Improved student reading skills by implementing phonics-based instruction and guided reading activities.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Increased parent involvement through regular communication and parent-teacher conferences.
- Promoted a positive learning environment with the use of collaborative group work and hands-on activities.
- Evaluated student progress regularly through formative assessments to inform instructional decisions.
- Utilized assessment data to modify instruction and target areas of weakness for individual students.
- Fostered social-emotional growth in students through daily morning meetings, conflict resolution strategies, and character education lessons.
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Identified characteristics, needs, abilities, and problems of each child through personal interaction and progress reports to optimize approaches.
- Played games with students to increase understanding of subjects.
- Teamed with other professionals to enhance student learning experiences.
- Helped struggling students by motivating and encouraging kids to reach full potential.
- Incorporated art, music and physical activity into curriculum for well-rounded education.
Lead Pre-K Teacher
St. Paul Preschool
11.2018 - 06.2020
- Arranged parent-teacher conferences to address student progress and collaboratively set goals for areas of improvement.
- Collaborated in planning, organizing and implementing instructional programs to facilitate academic, intellectual and social development.
- Assessed comprehensive student growth across academic, social and personal skills.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Developed a positive classroom environment by implementing effective classroom management techniques, fostering respect and collaboration among students.
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating various learning styles and strategies in lesson planning.
- Promoted early literacy skills by introducing age-appropriate reading materials and incorporating phonics instruction into daily lessons.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
Childcare Teacher
Methodist Children's Academy - First UMC
08.2007 - 10.2013
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Assisted school age children (K-5) with homework during after school care
- Increased student participation by implementing creative and interactive learning activities.
Education
Bachelor Of Arts - Elementary Education
The University of West Florida
Pensacola, FLSkills
- Classroom Observations and Assessments
- Behavior Modeling
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Classroom Instruction
- Coordinating with Teachers and Specialists
- Professionalism
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Relationship Building
- Caring and Empathetic Demeanor
- Communicating with Parents and Teachers
- Curriculum-Based Lessons
- Classroom Maintenance and Inventory
- Teach Social Skills
- Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
- Computer and Microsoft Office Skills
- Early Childhood Development
- Fundraising strategies
- Event Planning
- Professional ethics
- Adaptability and Flexibility
Certification
- MAT Certified
- CPR/First-aid Certified
Timeline
Curriculum Coordinator
St. Paul Preschool
08.2023 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher
St. Paul Preschool & Kindergarten
08.2020 - 06.2023
Lead Pre-K Teacher
St. Paul Preschool
11.2018 - 06.2020
Childcare Teacher
Methodist Children's Academy - First UMC
08.2007 - 10.2013
Bachelor Of Arts - Elementary Education
The University of West Florida
- MAT Certified
- CPR/First-aid Certified
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