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Michelle Donahue

Rock Hill,SC

Summary

Proven leader in childcare and education, excelling in classroom management and curriculum implementation. Demonstrated expertise in fostering parent-teacher collaboration and mentoring staff, enhancing student success and engagement.

Enthusiastic Lead Teacher brings close to 30 years of experience in early childhood education. Passionate about child development and learning. Friendly, outgoing and adaptable in approach. Extensive experience in modernizing classrooms for long-term student success. Dedicated to individualized student care.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner

Self Employed
06.2017 - 08.2024
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
  • Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
  • Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased student engagement and success.
  • Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.
  • Worked one-on-one with students and student teachers to increase overall classroom success.
  • Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.

Lead Teacher

Beacons Child Development Center
03.2015 - 05.2017
  • 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.
  • Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.
  • Worked one-on-one with students and student teachers to increase overall classroom success.
  • Organized field trips that enriched classroom learning experiences by connecting students with real-world applications of course concepts.
  • Facilitated peer-to-peer learning opportunities within the classroom environment increasing collaboration among students and deepening understanding of material.
  • Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.

Lead Teacher, Three-Year-Olds Classroom

Liberty Child Development Center
08.2013 - 03.2015
  • Encouraged independent problem-solving skills through inquiry-based learning opportunities.
  • Established clear expectations for behavior, leading to increased focus during instructional time.
  • Implemented effective classroom management strategies, maintaining a well-disciplined and focused learning atmosphere.
  • Developed social-emotional skills in students by modeling empathy, self-regulation, and communication techniques in the classroom setting.
  • Supported language development in young learners through consistent exposure to rich vocabulary in context-specific situations.
  • Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and offering guidance on effective teaching strategies.
  • Maximized instructional time by effectively managing transitions between activities throughout the day.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
  • Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.

Education

York Technical College
Rock Hill, SC

Skills

  • Customer Relations
  • Small business operations
  • Relationship Building
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Childcare needs
  • Lesson Planning
  • Activity Planning
  • Classroom Management
  • Staff Development
  • Lesson development
  • Parent-teacher collaboration
  • Training and mentoring
  • Student Records Management
  • Curriculum Implementation

Timeline

Owner

Self Employed
06.2017 - 08.2024

Lead Teacher

Beacons Child Development Center
03.2015 - 05.2017

Lead Teacher, Three-Year-Olds Classroom

Liberty Child Development Center
08.2013 - 03.2015

York Technical College

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