Kayla Carrington
Raleigh,NC
Summary
Attentive and creative professional passionate about helping young children develop emotional, social and educational skills. Familiar with developmentally appropriate activities and experienced by providing nurturing environments conducive to learning. Promote physical, emotional and social health to complement academic progress.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Infant Teacher
Kids Educational Center
05.2024 - 02.2025
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate curriculum for infant development milestones.
- Led classroom activities promoting social, emotional, and cognitive growth in infants.
- Mentored and trained new teachers on effective classroom management techniques.
- Established strong relationships with families to support children's learning journey.
- Enhanced safety protocols ensuring a secure environment for infants' well-being.
- Developed strong relationships with parents by maintaining open communication channels and providing regular updates on their child''s progress.
- Enhanced overall classroom management efficiency by streamlining processes such as attendance tracking, diaper changes, snack distribution, and activity setup.
- Used proper sanitizing techniques for toys, surfaces, and equipment.
LEAD DISCOVREY PRESCHOOL TEACHER
Northeast kindercare
08.2021 - 03.2024
- Established positive relationships with parents and guardians by regularly communicating student progress.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills through problem solving activities.
- Adapted instructional methods based on individual student needs.
- Participated in parent-teacher conferences to discuss academic progress of each child.
- Attended professional development workshops to stay current on best practices for early childhood education.
- Provided individual attention to each student as needed during class time.
- Facilitated group play activities that encouraged collaboration among students.
- Monitored student behavior to ensure compliance with rules and expectations set forth by school administration.
- Supervised outdoor playtime while ensuring safety regulations were followed.
- Maintained records of attendance, grades, health concerns, and other relevant information about the children in my care.
- Conducted classroom activities to stimulate physical, mental, and social development of preschool students.
Lead Teacher
Kids Educational Center
11.2017 - 03.2020
- Designed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Mentored and trained junior teachers to enhance classroom management skills.
- Assessed student progress through data analysis and tailored instruction accordingly.
- Collaborated with parents to foster strong home-school connections and support student development.
- Developed age-appropriate educational materials to improve learning outcomes.
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
MANAGER
DTLR
01.2010 - 01.2017
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress and identify areas of improvement.
- Created monthly reports for senior management summarizing operational performance metrics.
- Scheduled interviews for potential candidates and conducted reference checks prior to hire.
- Provided leadership during times of organizational change or crisis situations.
- Maintained up-to-date records of employee attendance, payroll information, vacation requests.
- Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
Education
Early Childhood Credential in Early Childhood -
Wake Technical Community College
Raleigh, NC12.2018
High School Diploma -
Knightdale High School
Knightdale, NC06.2011
Skills
- Classroom Organization
- Classroom Instruction
- Student Engagement
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Parent communication
- Curriculum development
Additional Information
Pursuing Wake Technical Community College Spring 2025 to obtain my Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education
Certification
- CPR/AED/First Aid
- CCDF Health and Safety Training
Timeline
Lead Infant Teacher
Kids Educational Center
05.2024 - 02.2025
LEAD DISCOVREY PRESCHOOL TEACHER
Northeast kindercare
08.2021 - 03.2024
Lead Teacher
Kids Educational Center
11.2017 - 03.2020
MANAGER
DTLR
01.2010 - 01.2017
High School Diploma -
Knightdale High School
Early Childhood Credential in Early Childhood -
Wake Technical Community College
References
- Kashawnda Whitaker, Assistant Director at Kids Ed, (919) 454-5032 , Kashawnda.whitaker@dac.nc.gov
- Latarsha Mcmillian , Personal family friend , (919)219-8906 , latmcmillan@yahoo.com