LaWanda McCrary
Fayetteville,GA
Summary
Compassionate early childhood education professional highly productive in planning and executing engaging lessons tailored to young learners' needs. Skilled in classroom management, curriculum development, and fostering emotional intelligence. Excel at communication, patience, and adaptability, ensuring positive learning environments where students thrive.
Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Hawthorne Elementary
Hampton, USA
08.2022 - Current
- Planned and implemented engaging lessons to meet the individual needs of each student.
- Assessed students' progress and created reports for parents, administrators, and other teachers.
- Developed positive relationships with students, families, staff members, and outside agencies.
- Provided a safe learning environment where children could explore their creativity.
- Organized activities that promoted physical, mental and social development.
- Encouraged students to think critically by posing questions and providing stimulating materials.
- Utilized appropriate teaching methods to motivate students in academic tasks.
- Fostered an atmosphere of respect through positive reinforcement techniques.
- Established clear expectations for classroom behavior and routines.
- Monitored student behavior throughout the day to ensure safety rules were being followed.
- Collaborated with colleagues on various projects related to curriculum development and assessment strategies.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance and grades as required by school policy.
- Implemented effective classroom management strategies such as setting limits while encouraging self-discipline.
EIP 1st Grade Teacher
Cleveland Avenue Elementary
Atlanta, USA
07.2021 - 06.2022
- Company Overview: [Atlanta Public Schools]
- [Atlanta Public Schools]
- Provided engaging instruction in reading, writing, mathematics, science and social studies to a class of 25 first graders.
- Collaborated with special education staff to ensure appropriate accommodations were made for students with IEPs.
- Assessed student performance through formal testing and informal observation.
- Created classroom environment that promoted positive behavior expectations and respect for diversity.
- Planned and facilitated small group activities to enhance student understanding of material presented in whole-class setting.
- Integrated technology into daily lesson planning to support 21st century skills development.
- Promoted critical thinking by developing problem-solving activities that encouraged higher order reasoning skills.
- Encouraged parental involvement by communicating regularly through phone calls, emails, newsletters and parent conferences.
Early Childhood Educator
Martin Luther King Elementary
College Park, USA
01.2012 - 12.2021
- Prepare lesson plans, instructional aids, and supplemental teaching materials that differentiates student learning styles and skills
- Prepare reports regarding assessments, achievement progress, classroom performance, and attendance
- Collect and analyze student data to determine trends and direct effective strategies (Response to Intervention)
2nd Grade Teacher
B. C. Haynie Elementary
Morrow, USA
09.2011 - 06.2012
- Company Overview: [CCPS]
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to meet the needs of all students in a second grade classroom.
- Utilized instructional materials, such as books, multimedia sources, and manipulatives to enhance student learning.
- Encouraged students to set individual goals and strive for academic excellence.
- Assessed student performance through formal and informal assessments throughout the year.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary curriculum projects.
Education
Education Specialist (ED S) - Early Childhood Education
Brenau University
Gainesville, GA05-2019
Master of Arts - Teaching & Learning
Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, FL12-2015
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Gordon State College
05.2009
Skills
- Smart Classroom
- Reading mastery
- Academic record keeping
- Student Records Management
- Classroom Management
- Social skills
- Child Development
- Student assessment
- Lesson Planning
- Classroom Organization
- Technology Integration
- Classroom Instruction
- Differentiated Instruction
- Early Reading
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Hawthorne Elementary
08.2022 - Current
EIP 1st Grade Teacher
Cleveland Avenue Elementary
07.2021 - 06.2022
Early Childhood Educator
Martin Luther King Elementary
01.2012 - 12.2021
2nd Grade Teacher
B. C. Haynie Elementary
09.2011 - 06.2012
Education Specialist (ED S) - Early Childhood Education
Brenau University
Master of Arts - Teaching & Learning
Nova Southeastern University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Gordon State College
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