Keandra Mosley-Peterson
Tampa,FL
Summary
Driven Lead Teacher with history of fostering nurturing and educational environments for toddlers. Proven expertise in curriculum development and classroom management, creating effective learning experiences. Demonstrated ability to enhance child development through creative play and structured activities. Early childhood education professional prepared for this role with focus on creating engaging and educational environments. Known for implementing age-appropriate activities and fostering positive child interactions. Strong emphasis on team collaboration and adapting to changing needs, ensuring reliable and flexible support. Expertise in classroom management and curriculum planning, valued for patience and enthusiasm.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Toddler Teacher
Safe And Sound Learning Center
09.2021 - 05.2024
- Created a nurturing classroom environment that supported the social-emotional growth of young learners.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Utilized positive reinforcement and encouragement techniques to motivate students, celebrating their achievements and progress.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
- Implemented curriculum to enhance classes with learning-focused activities.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
Lead Toddler Teacher
Goddard School
03.2021 - 08.2021
- Created a nurturing classroom environment that supported the social-emotional growth of young learners.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Fostered independence in students by introducing practical life skills such as self-care routines, meal preparation tasks, and cleaning responsibilities.
- Utilized positive reinforcement and encouragement techniques to motivate students, celebrating their achievements and progress.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
Lead Toddler Teacher
Primrose Schools
06.2020 - 01.2021
- Created a nurturing classroom environment that supported the social-emotional growth of young learners.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Utilized positive reinforcement and encouragement techniques to motivate students, celebrating their achievements and progress.
- Developed strong rapport with each student by understanding their unique personalities, strengths, challenges, goals.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers entering the profession, providing guidance on curriculum planning, instructional strategies, and classroom management.
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating age-appropriate technology into daily lessons.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication, resulting in increased involvement in their children''s education.
- Promoted early literacy skills through engaging storytime sessions, interactive word games, and letter recognition activities.
Team Member
Ashley Furniture Call Center
04.2018 - 05.2020
- Learned all required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
- Developed strong customer service and product knowledge skills to enhance individual and team performance.
- Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
- Operated register to process payments and collect cash payment for order totals.
Team Leader
McDonald's
10.2016 - 02.2018
- Facilitated decision-making processes within group through open dialogue and consensus-building techniques.
- Set performance expectations for the team, monitoring progress towards goals and providing constructive feedback as needed.
- Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
- Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
Education
High School Diploma -
King High School
Skills
- Observation and Assessment
- Adaptive Teaching Strategies
- Child-Centered Approach
- Group and individual instruction
- Age-Appropriate Activities
- Outdoor Play Supervision
- Creative Expression
- Potty Training Assistance
- Lesson implementation
- Progress Reporting
- Customer Service
- Strong Work Ethic
- Loves children
- Friendly and likeable
- Time Management
Timeline
Lead Toddler Teacher
Safe And Sound Learning Center
09.2021 - 05.2024
Lead Toddler Teacher
Goddard School
03.2021 - 08.2021
Lead Toddler Teacher
Primrose Schools
06.2020 - 01.2021
Team Member
Ashley Furniture Call Center
04.2018 - 05.2020
Team Leader
McDonald's
10.2016 - 02.2018
High School Diploma -
King High School