Mercedes Strawther
Fort Worth
Summary
Professional educator prepared for leadership in teaching role. Proven track record in curriculum development, classroom management, and fostering positive learning environment. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability to changing educational needs. Reliable and results-driven, with expertise in student assessment, instructional strategies, and mentoring colleagues.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Teacher
Primrose Schools
01.2020 - 10.2024
- Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Mentored new teachers on best practices for classroom management and instructional techniques, contributing to their professional growth and effectiveness in the classroom.
Childcare Site Director
Clayton
02.2014 - 01.2019
- Successfully managed budgetary constraints while maintaining high-quality resources for both children and staff members.
- Developed and implemented innovative strategies to enhance parent involvement and boost overall satisfaction with childcare services.
- Streamlined administrative processes by efficiently organizing records, documentation, and enrollment procedures.
- Mentored staff members to enhance their skills in early childhood education and promote professional growth within the team.
- Managed sensitive situations involving child behavior or family concerns with diplomacy, maintaining confidentiality while working towards positive resolutions.
- Operated under licensing guidelines to protect health, safety and well-being of children.
Activity Leader
YMCA Daycare
03.2012 - 10.2014
- Collaborated with fellow staff members to create innovative and engaging activities for all age groups.
- Managed supplies inventory to ensure the availability of required materials for each activity session.
- Cultivated a positive environment by enforcing safety rules and guidelines during every activity session.
- Managed safety concerns and adhered to all compliance requirements.
- Increased parent satisfaction by maintaining open communication channels and providing regular updates on children''s progress.
Education
High School Diploma -
Texas Southern University
Houston, TX05-2025
Skills
- Childcare needs
- Lesson planning
- Activity planning
- Conflict resolution
- Child development
- Classroom management
- Parent-teacher communication
- Safety awareness
- Student engagement
- Lesson development
Certification
- Child Development Associate (CDA) - Council for Professional Recognition.
- First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor Certification – American Red Cross.
Timeline
Lead Teacher
Primrose Schools
01.2020 - 10.2024
Childcare Site Director
Clayton
02.2014 - 01.2019
Activity Leader
YMCA Daycare
03.2012 - 10.2014
- Child Development Associate (CDA) - Council for Professional Recognition.
- First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor Certification – American Red Cross.
High School Diploma -
Texas Southern University
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