Linda Edwards
Warren
Summary
Dynamic Lead Teacher with a passion for unlocking the potential in children, adept at implementing innovative lesson plans and fostering student engagement. Skilled in data-driven instruction and parent-teacher collaboration, I successfully enhanced learning outcomes through tailored strategies, promoting a safe and inclusive classroom environment that supports diverse learning styles.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Teacher
Rhema Childcare Center
01.2022 - 06.2025
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate lesson plans to enhance student engagement.
- Mentored and trained new teachers on classroom management techniques and curriculum delivery.
- Collaborated with parents to provide updates on child development and address concerns effectively.
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations, adapting approaches as needed for individual needs.
- Established a positive classroom environment that promotes social, emotional, and cognitive growth in children.
- Implemented behavioral interventions that improved classroom behavior and enhanced learning outcomes for students.
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased student engagement and success.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.
- Implemented assessment tools that monitored student progress throughout the year, allowing for targeted interventions when needed to close achievement gaps.
- Designed lesson plans for teaching staff and worked closely with administration for compliance with state curricula.
- Mentored new teachers on best practices for classroom management and instructional techniques, contributing to their professional growth and effectiveness in the classroom.
- Used data-driven decision-making processes to analyze student performance trends and adjust instructional practices accordingly, leading to improved outcomes.
- Conducted ongoing assessments to monitor student progress and inform instructional adjustments.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
Lead Teacher
Intelligent Tots Early Learning Center
09.2021 - 01.2022
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Designed and executed project-based learning experiences, promoting teamwork, problem-solving skills, and real-world connections for students.
- Incorporated culturally responsive teaching practices into curriculum design and delivery models promoting inclusivity within the educational setting.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate lesson plans to enhance student engagement.
- Mentored and trained new teachers on classroom management techniques and curriculum delivery.
- Collaborated with parents to provide updates on child development and address concerns effectively.
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations, adapting approaches as needed for individual needs.
- Established a positive classroom environment that promotes social, emotional, and cognitive growth in children.
- Implemented behavioral interventions that improved classroom behavior and enhanced learning outcomes for students.
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.
- Implemented assessment tools that monitored student progress throughout the year, allowing for targeted interventions when needed to close achievement gaps.
- Mentored new teachers on best practices for classroom management and instructional techniques, contributing to their professional growth and effectiveness in the classroom.
- Conducted ongoing assessments to monitor student progress and inform instructional adjustments.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
Lead Teacher
Brainiacs Clubhouse
09.2019 - 06.2021
- Worked one-on-one with students and student teachers to increase overall classroom success.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased student engagement and success.
- Designed lesson plans for teaching staff and worked closely with administration for compliance with state curricula.
- Used data-driven decision-making processes to analyze student performance trends and adjust instructional practices accordingly, leading to improved outcomes.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Designed and executed project-based learning experiences, promoting teamwork, problem-solving skills, and real-world connections for students.
- Incorporated culturally responsive teaching practices into curriculum design and delivery models promoting inclusivity within the educational setting.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate lesson plans to enhance student engagement.
- Mentored and trained new teachers on classroom management techniques and curriculum delivery.
- Collaborated with parents to provide updates on child development and address concerns effectively.
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations, adapting approaches as needed for individual needs.
- Established a positive classroom environment that promotes social, emotional, and cognitive growth in children.
- Implemented behavioral interventions that improved classroom behavior and enhanced learning outcomes for students.
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.
- Implemented assessment tools that monitored student progress throughout the year, allowing for targeted interventions when needed to close achievement gaps.
- Mentored new teachers on best practices for classroom management and instructional techniques, contributing to their professional growth and effectiveness in the classroom.
- Conducted ongoing assessments to monitor student progress and inform instructional adjustments.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
Lead Teacher
LACC Childcare Academy
07.2012 - 06.2019
- Streamlined communication processes between staff, parents, and administration to ensure transparency and support.
- Guided student teachers and teaching aides in classroom management, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions.
- Assisted in coordinating school-wide events such as science fairs and literacy nights, enhancing community involvement and support for education initiatives.
- Worked one-on-one with students and student teachers to increase overall classroom success.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased student engagement and success.
- Designed lesson plans for teaching staff and worked closely with administration for compliance with state curricula.
- Used data-driven decision-making processes to analyze student performance trends and adjust instructional practices accordingly, leading to improved outcomes.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Incorporated culturally responsive teaching practices into curriculum design and delivery models promoting inclusivity within the educational setting.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate lesson plans to enhance student engagement.
- Mentored and trained new teachers on classroom management techniques and curriculum delivery.
- Collaborated with parents to provide updates on child development and address concerns effectively.
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations, adapting approaches as needed for individual needs.
- Established a positive classroom environment that promotes social, emotional, and cognitive growth in children.
- Implemented behavioral interventions that improved classroom behavior and enhanced learning outcomes for students.
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.
- Implemented assessment tools that monitored student progress throughout the year, allowing for targeted interventions when needed to close achievement gaps.
- Mentored new teachers on best practices for classroom management and instructional techniques, contributing to their professional growth and effectiveness in the classroom.
- Conducted ongoing assessments to monitor student progress and inform instructional adjustments.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Ashford University
San Diego, CA05-2012
Skills
- Childcare needs
- Lesson planning
- Activity planning
- Conflict resolution
- Classroom management
- Child development
- Behavior modeling
- Parent-teacher communication
- Safety awareness
- Key decision making
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Lesson development
- Student engagement
- Curricula development
- Group and individual instruction
- Student records management
- Emotional support
- Collaborative teaching
- Curriculum alignment
- Inclusive practices
- Family engagement
- Educational technology
- Student advocacy
- Assessment strategies
- Reflective teaching
- Instructional improvement
- Literacy strategies
- Diverse learning styles
- Childcare requirements
- Safe learning environment
- Relationship building
- Behavior management
- Curriculum implementation
- Critical thinking
- Small group instruction
- Motivating students
- Learning strategies
- Curriculum development
- Student-centered learning
- Student assessment
- Student evaluations
- Social-emotional learning training
- Performance assessments
- Innovative lesson planning
- Curriculum compliance with [state]
- Serving diverse communities
- Instructional best practices
- Alternative learning methods
- Data-driven instruction
- Student rapport
- Group instruction
- Student needs assessment
- Cultural sensitivity
- Literacy development
- Alternative dispute resolution training
- Classroom technology
Affiliations
American Youth Soccer Organization Area 708
Certification
CPR Infant Toddler Adult 2024-2026
Safe & Legal Support of Students with Health and Medication Needs Prek-12 2021-present
Timeline
Lead Teacher
Rhema Childcare Center
01.2022 - 06.2025
Lead Teacher
Intelligent Tots Early Learning Center
09.2021 - 01.2022
Lead Teacher
Brainiacs Clubhouse
09.2019 - 06.2021
Lead Teacher
LACC Childcare Academy
07.2012 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Ashford University