Designed and implemented standards-based curriculum in compliance with Georgia Early Learning Development Standards.
Introduced and facilitated mastery of foundational concepts, such as shapes, letter identification, and identification of numbers 1-20.
Set mastery goal of first and last name in written form.
Educated students on proper letter formation using Handwriting without Tears curriculum.
Engaged students with letter sound instruction through rhyme, movement, song and repetition.
Introduced Dolch and Frye Sight Words through small group activities and whole group review.
Developed weekly lesson plans to include whole group learning and small group work. Supplemented class instruction with individual learning accommodations as needed.
Provided age appropriate and engaging literacy, math and STEM centers, correlated to weekly themes and curriculum.
Designed a weekly sensory center and a monthly rotating dramatic play center, incorporating state math and literacy standards.
Maintained well-controlled classrooms with the use of visual reminders and reinforcement of positive behaviors.
Monitored and maintained record of students' academic, social and emotional progress.
Performed quarterly assessments to ascertain student growth, both academic and social, with parental reports included. Led parent teacher conferences as needed.
Three's Teacher
First Baptist Church Preschool And Kindergarten
09.2015 - 05.2017
Introduced and educated students in academic foundations, including shapes, letters and numbers and name formation, following guidance of GELDS.
Provided age appropriate whole group activities, primarily focused on music and movement activities.
Provided engaging centers, including math, fine motor, art and dramatic play.
Assistant Kindergarten Teacher
First Baptist Church Preschool And Kindergarten
08.2010 - 05.2013
Worked under lead teacher to implement flagship kindergarten program to the preschool.
Helped plan weekly lessons, based on teacher led and state curriculum guidelines.
Planned and developed weekly art centers, based on weekly theme and curriculum guidelines.
Supplemented class instruction with individual learning accommodations as needed, per guidance of lead teacher.
Kindergarten Teacher
Coweta County School System - Moreland Elementary
07.2004 - 05.2005
Created and managed a variety of standards-based learning environments and activities to support educational growth of students.
Assessed student progress quarterly and reported to parents and administration.
Promoted learning through teacher led and individual play, designing engaging activities, games and lessons to increase understanding of subjects.
Long Term Substitute
Coweta County School System
12.2003 - 05.2004
Completed long term positions in 2nd and 3rd grade.
1st Grade Student Teacher
Park Creek Elementary School
08.2002 - 05.2003
Education
Post-Baccalaureate Certification - Early Childhood Education K-5
University of West Georgia
Carrollton, Georgia
05.2003
Paid Internship - Blackbook Publishing
Auburn University
London, England
2000
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
Auburn University
Auburn, Alabama
12.2000
Skills
Strong work ethic
Classroom Management
Tactile teaching methods
Creating age-appropriate lessons
Interpersonal communication
Classroom organization and design
CPR certified
ESL certified
Timeline
Pre-K Teacher
First Baptist Church Preschool And Kindergarten
08.2020 - Current
Three's Teacher
First Baptist Church Preschool And Kindergarten
09.2015 - 05.2017
Assistant Kindergarten Teacher
First Baptist Church Preschool And Kindergarten
08.2010 - 05.2013
Kindergarten Teacher
Coweta County School System - Moreland Elementary
07.2004 - 05.2005
Long Term Substitute
Coweta County School System
12.2003 - 05.2004
1st Grade Student Teacher
Park Creek Elementary School
08.2002 - 05.2003
Post-Baccalaureate Certification - Early Childhood Education K-5