Lore Pope
North Charleston,SC
Summary
Trained professional attentive to children's needs and experienced in working with different ages. Dependable in following good safety practices, facility requirements and parent wishes. Cares about student wellbeing and growth.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Lead Teacher
Academy Kingdom
North Charleston, SC
01.2014 - Current
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate activities to promote physical, mental, social and emotional growth of the preschoolers.
- Created a safe and stimulating environment for children to learn through play.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of early childhood education best practices.
- Established positive relationships with parents to ensure open communication regarding their child's progress.
- Collaborated with teachers to plan weekly lessons that incorporated various learning styles into each activity.
- Promoted language development skills through storytelling, singing songs and reading books aloud.
- Handled emergency situations according to established safety procedures while ensuring the safety of all students at all times.
- Monitored students' progress using observation techniques and documented development records.
- Provided guidance on appropriate behavior and discipline methods in the classroom setting.
- Instructed children on basic concepts such as colors, numbers, shapes, letters.
- Encouraged creativity in young minds by providing materials for art projects or music time activities.
- Implemented positive reinforcement strategies when needed to motivate students during learning tasks.
- Attended staff meetings regularly to stay informed of new policies or procedures.
- Supervised playground activities during outdoor playtime sessions including monitoring equipment use for safety purposes.
- Conducted small group activities encouraging cooperation among peers while developing problem solving skills.
- Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
- Developed professional relationships with parents, teachers, directors and therapists.
- Met with parents to discuss child behavior and academic progress.
- Collaborated with colleagues on developing new classroom projects and monthly themes.
- Established indoor and outdoor safe play environments for toddler-age children.
- Read stories to children and taught painting, drawing, and crafts.
- Observed children for signs of illness, injury, emotional disturbance, learning disorders, and speech problems.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Care And Education
Trident Technical College
Charleston, SC05-2026
Certificate - Early Childhood Care And Education
Trident Technical College
Charleston, SC06-2025
High School Diploma -
F. W. Buchholz High School
Gainesville, FL06-1992
Skills
- Training and mentoring
- Literacy development
- Childcare needs
- Child assessment
- Safety awareness
- Lesson development
- Key decision making
- Lesson Planning
- First-aid and CPR
Timeline
Preschool Lead Teacher
Academy Kingdom
01.2014 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Care And Education
Trident Technical College
Certificate - Early Childhood Care And Education
Trident Technical College
High School Diploma -
F. W. Buchholz High School
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