Nena Scott
Forest,VA
Summary
Creative and energetic Early Childhood Education professional devoted to offering diverse activity plans and experiential learning opportunities to enhance individual development. Friendly, supportive and motivated with strong desire to promote student potential. Offering 32 years of experience with passion for building strong rapport with faculty, students and caregivers.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Pre-Kindergarten Teacher & Team Leader
Liberty Christian Academy Early Learning Center
08.2009 - Current
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Coordinated with other Pre-Kindergarten teachers to share resources, ideas, and best practices in order to continually improve instruction across the program.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities within the classroom.
- Mentored new teachers by providing guidance, support, and feedback on their teaching methods and classroom management techniques.
Pre-K Coordinator
Thomas Road Baptist Church
08.2007 - Current
- Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Enhanced operational workflows by maintaining well-organized documentation systems and updating records accurately as needed.
- Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by responding promptly to inquiries and addressing concerns professionally.
- Participated in workshops and in-service meetings to enhance personal growth and professional development.
- Assisted in recruitment efforts, coordinating interviews and managing onboarding activities for new hires effectively.
- Inventoried and ordered office supplies to maintain availability of products.
- Resolved conflicts swiftly among team members through effective mediation techniques, fostering an amicable working environment conducive to collaboration.
- Organized a weekly program for Preschoolers by creating crafts, games and Biblical story time
Elementary School Teacher Assistant
King's Christian Academy
08.2000 - 05.2004
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Evaluated and assessed student progress regularly, providing constructive feedback and adapting teaching methods accordingly.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Established a positive classroom environment through effective classroom management strategies, fostering respect and cooperation among students.
- Contributed to school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall student achievement, participating in professional development workshops and collaborating with colleagues on best practices.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
- Implemented engaging hands-on activities to reinforce fundamental concepts, resulting in increased student motivation and participation.
- Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
Education
Early Childhood Credentials - Early Childhood Education
College of Southern Maryland
La Plata, MDHigh School Diploma -
Person Senior High
1010 Ridge Rd06.1986
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Gross Motor Skills Development
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Play-Based Learning
- Fine motor skills development
- Creative Teaching Strategies
- Early Childhood Education
- Positive Reinforcement
- Lesson Planning
- Differentiated Instruction
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Curriculum Planning
- Problem-Solving
- Child CPR and First Aid
Certification
- CPR & First Aid Training - 2023
- Attended Numerous Early Childhood Conferences, Seminars & Classes for Continued Education
Additional Information
Developed a curriculum for our Preschool to use for the 2 1/2 year old program and is currently being used
Planned and Presented Workshops at ACSI Conferences hosted by Liberty Christian Academy
Planned and Presented Workshops for Orientation for training for other Preschool Teachers
Planned Numerous Community Events as an outreach for School and Church
Timeline
Lead Pre-Kindergarten Teacher & Team Leader
Liberty Christian Academy Early Learning Center
08.2009 - Current
Pre-K Coordinator
Thomas Road Baptist Church
08.2007 - Current
Elementary School Teacher Assistant
King's Christian Academy
08.2000 - 05.2004
Early Childhood Credentials - Early Childhood Education
College of Southern Maryland
High School Diploma -
Person Senior High
- CPR & First Aid Training - 2023
- Attended Numerous Early Childhood Conferences, Seminars & Classes for Continued Education
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