Jhalyn Cumbee
Mahattan,KS
Summary
Enrolled in college for Early Care and Education, aspiring Preschool or Kindergarten Teacher. Seeking roles to develop skills and gain valuable experiences for professional growth. Currently pursuing opportunities to advance career in the field.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Three Year Old Preschool Teacher
GentleSprouts Academy
Lexington, SC
08.2025 - 12.2025
- Developed engaging lesson plans fostering creativity and cognitive development in preschoolers.
- Implemented individualized learning strategies addressing diverse developmental needs of children.
- Cultivated a safe and nurturing classroom environment promoting social interaction and emotional growth.
- Collaborated with parents to provide updates on children's progress and address concerns effectively.
- Led classroom activities enhancing language skills, fine motor skills, and problem-solving abilities.
- Enhanced program quality through regular assessment of educational activities and student outcomes.
- Assessed student performance regularly using formative assessments, monitoring progress toward academic goals throughout the year.
- Improved classroom management techniques, resulting in a more focused and engaged learning environment.
- Utilized various teaching methods to cater to different learning styles among students, leading to higher levels of comprehension and retention of material.
- Developed strong relationships with parents and guardians to foster open communication channels regarding student progress and concerns.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Assisted and supervised 10-12 children through entire school day.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback on educational development.
Babysitter
Self Employed Services
Columbia, SC
06.2018 - 12.2025
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Maintained a clean and organized environment to ensure the well-being of children under care.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
Toddler Teacher
GentleSprouts Academy
Lexington, SC
11.2024 - 08.2025
- Organized age-appropriate educational activities that stimulated curiosity and creativity.
- Led small group activities designed to enhance language skills, fine motor abilities, and problem-solving techniques among toddlers.
- Provided structured daily routines that balanced physical activity, cognitive development, social-emotional growth, and rest periods.
- Collaborated with parents to establish consistent routines and maintain open communication channels for optimal child support.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating age-appropriate activities and play-based teaching methods.
- Ensured all children felt valued, respected, and included within the classroom by fostering a culture of empathy and support.
- Taught hand washing and proper use of utensils to promote good hygiene and etiquette habits.
- Documented behavior, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
Toddler Teacher
The Harvest Daycare
Lexington, SC
05.2024 - 11.2024
Assistant Teacher
Watch Me Sprout Learning Center
Columbia, SC
06.2022 - 01.2024
- Assisted lead teacher with snack time, arts and crafts and putting children down for naps.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and orderly classroom environment, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations while supporting an optimal learning space for students.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
Education
Early Care And Education - Education
Midlands Technical College
Columbia,SCHigh School Diploma -
Fairfield Central High School
Winnsboro, SC06.2023
No Degree - Agricultural Business
Fairfield County Career Center
Winnsboro, SC06.2023
Skills
- Communication
- Time Management
- Interpersonal
- Planning
- Problem-solving
- Classroom organization
- Documentation and record keeping
- Parent-teacher communication
- Positive reinforcement
- Age-appropriate activities
- Music and movement
- Creative lesson planning
- Fine motor skills support
- Active listener
- Emotionally supportive
- Loves children
- Classroom management
- Play-based learning
- Arts, crafts, and games
- Positive role model
- Gentle discipline
Timeline
Three Year Old Preschool Teacher
GentleSprouts Academy
08.2025 - 12.2025
Toddler Teacher
GentleSprouts Academy
11.2024 - 08.2025
Toddler Teacher
The Harvest Daycare
05.2024 - 11.2024
Assistant Teacher
Watch Me Sprout Learning Center
06.2022 - 01.2024
Babysitter
Self Employed Services
06.2018 - 12.2025
High School Diploma -
Fairfield Central High School
No Degree - Agricultural Business
Fairfield County Career Center
Early Care And Education - Education
Midlands Technical College
Goals
My goal is to one day open a facility for children with sensory disorders. I want to incorporate animal therapy as part of promoting development and help process challenges since obtaining my certification in agriculture. I also aspire to become a preschool or kindergarten teacher. I am still in the process of deciding.
References
Available upon request.