Lisa Terry
Maryville,TN
Summary
Caring Teacher with strong communication skills and drive to excite students about learning. Specializing in creating stimulating environments that help students achieve full potential and enjoy learning. Communicates effectively and maintains strong relationships with scholars, families, and colleagues.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Teacher
DCEA Head Start
Morristown, TN
09.2009 - 02.2024
- Collaborated with teachers to plan weekly lessons that incorporated various learning styles into each activity.
- Assessed student performance through observations and assessments throughout the year.
- Established positive relationships with parents to ensure open communication regarding their child's progress.
- Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
- Created a safe and stimulating environment for children to learn through play.
- Conducted small group activities encouraging cooperation among peers while developing problem solving skills.
- Promoted language development skills through storytelling, singing songs and reading books aloud.
- Participated in parent and teacher conferences as necessary to discuss student progress.
- Promoted good behaviors by using positive reinforcement methods with children.
- Attended staff meetings regularly to stay informed of new policies or procedures.
- Engaged in individualized instruction with special needs students as needed.
Education
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Ashworth College
Norcross, GA01-2018
Skills
- Activity Planning
- Student Records Management
- Behavior Modeling
- Lesson Development
Certification
- CPR
- First Aid
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Lead Teacher
DCEA Head Start
09.2009 - 02.2024
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Ashworth College