LaShunda Hunter
Apex,NC
Summary
Dedicated early childhood teacher with a strong foundation in fostering social, emotional, and intellectual development. Expertise in designing engaging, developmentally appropriate lesson plans that cater to diverse learning styles and abilities, along with effective classroom management strategies to ensure a positive learning environment.
Overview
1
1
Certification
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Preston Children's Academy
Cary, NC
08.2004 - Current
- Designed engaging lesson plans for diverse learning styles and abilities.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Provided developmentally appropriate curriculum that promoted the physical and intellectual growth of children.
- Instructed children in activities designed to promote social, physical and intellectual growth.
- Facilitated children's emotional and social development, fostering empathy and positive self-concepts.
- Implemented effective classroom management strategies to foster a positive environment.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Enforced school rules and regulations in order to maintain an appropriate learning environment for all students.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Collaborated with parents and staff to support student development and progress.
- Established positive and productive relationships with families.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate student understanding and tailor instruction accordingly.
- Mentored new teachers by sharing best practices for effective classroom instruction.
- Created and maintained classroom environments that supported holistic student learning and development.
Resource Teacher
Child Care Service Association
Durham, NC
05.2000 - 08.2004
- Trained and mentored new teachers in child care practices, enhancing their skills and confidence.
- Maintained a safe and healthy environment that promoted the positive development of children.
- Managed daily operations of home child care centers, ensuring smooth functioning during directors' workshops and classes.
- Documented children's daily activities and development notes, tracking progress and fostering communication with families.
- Observed and monitored children's play activities.
- Provided for the physical needs of children(such as feeding,dressing and sleeping).
- Assisted in preparing food for children and served meals and snacks to children.
Assistant Developmental Teacher
Sara Barker Developmental Center
Durham, NC
07.1998 - 04.2000
- Developed and implemented curriculum that supported physical and intellectual growth of students.
- Assisted students with special needs, fostering individual growth and development.
- Cared for children's basic needs, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment. by feeding them, dressing and changing their diapers.
- Assisted in maintaining classroom, equipment and playground neat and organized.
- Attended professional meetings,educational conferences, and teacher training workshops in order to maintain and improve professional competence.
- Supplied diverse materials for children's exploration and learning. for children to explore.
Kindergarten Teacher Assistant
Durham County Public School System
Durham, NC
09.1994 - 06.1998
- Supported teacher in daily classroom activities to enhance student engagement and learning.
- Prepared materials to facilitate creative play, learning and motor skill activities.
- Monitored children in classroom, halls, cafeteria, and gym to ensure safety and promote positive behavior.
- Engaged with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress, fostering strong home-school connections.
- Typed material and operated duplicating equipment to reproduce instructional materials.
Education
Associates Degree - Early Education
Central Carolina Community College
Sanford, NC01-1994
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Lesson design
- Classroom management
- Child evaluation
- Child development strategies
- Student engagement
- Educational tools
Certification
- CPR & First Aid Certified
Timeline
Teacher
Preston Children's Academy
08.2004 - Current
Resource Teacher
Child Care Service Association
05.2000 - 08.2004
Assistant Developmental Teacher
Sara Barker Developmental Center
07.1998 - 04.2000
Kindergarten Teacher Assistant
Durham County Public School System
09.1994 - 06.1998
Associates Degree - Early Education
Central Carolina Community College