Lekesha Fraley
Atlanta,Ga
Summary
Early Childhood Education professional devoted to offering diverse activity plans and experiential learning opportunities to enhance individual development. Friendly, supportive, and motivated with a strong desire to promote student potential. Offering over 20 years of experience and a passion for building a solid rapport with faculty, students, and caregivers.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Montessori Lead/GA Pre- K Teacher Asst./ Lead Preschool Teacher
Premier Academy
08.2017 - Current
- Used Montessori philosophy, curriculum, and techniques to develop student's full potential and treated each child with dignity and respect
- Delivered Montessori lessons intending to promote coordination, concentration, independence, and order in safe and positive learning environment
- Established powerful and inspiring classroom culture where children had high self-expectations with strong self-motivation and self-direction.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Assisted in creating safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted all students' emotional well-being and academic growth.
Lead Private Pre-K Teacher
KidsRKids
01.2012 - 06.2017
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress
- Established open lines of communication with families through regular newsletters, conferences, phone calls, and emails – strengthening home-school connections.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
Lead Private Pre-K Teacher
Future Leaders Christian Academy
11.2007 - 12.2011
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies
- Taught an average of 20 children per school year
- Used classroom observations to create written assessments of student performance.
- Managed diverse classrooms of varying sizes, successfully accommodating individual learning needs while maintaining a cohesive group dynamic.
- Served as a mentor to new teachers, offering guidance on curriculum planning, classroom organization, and effective teaching strategies.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
Lead Private Pre-K Teacher/ Lead Instructional Teacher
LeapFrog Early Learning Center
08.2002 - 09.2007
- Knowledgeable in all aspects of child development including a thorough understanding of Preschool Learning Foundations and Curriculum Framework
- Design of structured learning experiences combined with play activities for each developmental stage
- Create nurturing and positive learning environment that enables each child to develop their potential.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Fostered a growth mindset in students by modeling resilience and adaptability in the face of challenges, encouraging them to persevere towards their goals.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
Education
Montessori Early Childhood Credential - Early Childhood Education
Montessori Institute of Atlanta
Atlanta, GA01.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Ashford University
San Diego, CA10.2020
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Ashford University
San Diego, CA09.2014
Skills
- Knowledge of BFTS, Quality Rated, and NAEYC standards
- Positive Interaction with Parents
- Knowledgeable of WSO, Children Assessment, Montessori Education, and Lesson Plan
- Parent/ Teacher Conference
- Excellent communication, organizational, and writing skills
- Classroom Management
- Strong computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Internet Research
- Child Engagement
- Individualized Education Plan
- Knowledgeable of Ga Pre-K
- Knowledgeable of Teaching Strategies GOLD
- CPR & First Aid Certified
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Montessori Lead/GA Pre- K Teacher Asst./ Lead Preschool Teacher
Premier Academy
08.2017 - Current
Lead Private Pre-K Teacher
KidsRKids
01.2012 - 06.2017
Lead Private Pre-K Teacher
Future Leaders Christian Academy
11.2007 - 12.2011
Lead Private Pre-K Teacher/ Lead Instructional Teacher
LeapFrog Early Learning Center
08.2002 - 09.2007
Montessori Early Childhood Credential - Early Childhood Education
Montessori Institute of Atlanta
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Ashford University
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Ashford University
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