Melissa Thornton
Goldsboro,NC
Summary
Compassionate Head Start Lead Teacher known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skill set includes classroom management, curriculum development, and early childhood education strategies. Excels in communication, empathy, and teamwork to enhance educational environments and foster student growth.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Head Start Lead Teacher
Wayne Action Group for Economic Solvency (WAGES)
Goldsboro
02.2002 - 11.2025
- Created tailored lesson plans addressing diverse student needs to foster individual growth.
- Engaged families in children's educational journeys to align support strategies and enhance learning outcomes.
- Monitored classroom activities to ensure a safe learning environment.
- Obtained CLASS certification to elevate teaching standards and improve classroom interactions.
Preschool Teacher
First Baptist Child Development Center
Goldsboro, NC
05.1995 - 01.2002
- Created engaging lesson plans that enhanced early childhood learning outcomes.
- Cultivated a nurturing environment enabling children to develop social and emotional skills.
- Executed daily activities that stimulated cognitive and physical growth.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
University of Mount Olive
Mount Olive, NC 08.2004 - 12.2007
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Wayne Community College
Goldsboro, NC 08.1989 - 05.1995
Rosewood High School
Goldsboro, NCSkills
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Curriculum development
- Child development
- Family engagement
Affiliations
- Attended CLASS training workshops. Formally CLASS certified.
Attended professional training workshops throughout the years. examples, literacy training, math ideas, science for preschoolers, classroom management, working with children with special needs, how to prepare for a federal review. etc.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
University of Mount Olive
08.2004 - 12.2007
Head Start Lead Teacher
Wayne Action Group for Economic Solvency (WAGES)
02.2002 - 11.2025
Preschool Teacher
First Baptist Child Development Center
05.1995 - 01.2002
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Wayne Community College
08.1989 - 05.1995
Rosewood High School