Raysha Fields
Cedar Bluff
Summary
Dedicated kindergarten teacher skilled in differentiated instruction and classroom management. Committed to fostering a nurturing environment that promotes early childhood development and enhances student engagement.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Green Valley Christian Academy
07.2024 - Current
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to promote early childhood learning.
- Fostered a nurturing classroom environment to support social and emotional development.
- Collaborated with parents to communicate student progress and address concerns effectively.
- Organized educational activities that encouraged creativity and critical thinking skills.
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Russell Co. Public Schools (Lebanon Elem. and Lebanon High)
08.2012 - 05.2017
- Supported individualized education plans for students with diverse learning needs.
- Assisted teachers in implementing behavioral intervention strategies and classroom management techniques.
- Monitored student progress and reported observations to facilitate educational adjustments.
- Collaborated with educators to adapt instructional materials for varied learning styles.
- Provided one-on-one support during lessons to enhance student engagement and understanding.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
Residential Technician
Cumberland Mountain Community Services
04.2010 - 05.2014
- Provided direct support to individuals in residential settings, enhancing daily living skills and independence.
- Assisted in developing personalized care plans aligned with individual needs and goals.
- Implemented therapeutic activities, promoting social interaction and emotional well-being among residents.
- Monitored resident behavior, documenting observations to inform care adjustments and improve outcomes.
- Prepared meals for residents and performing grocery shopping duties.
- Assisted in administration of medications and worked with pharmacy to replenish medications.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
Education
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Southwest Virginia Community College
Cedar Bluff, VA05-2012
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Parent-teacher communication
- Lesson planning
- Early childhood development
- Classroom management
- Classroom organization
- Classroom instruction
- Group and individual instruction
- Creative teaching strategies
- Elementary education
- Special needs support
- Student engagement and development
- Play-based learning
- Lesson planning and preparation
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Green Valley Christian Academy
07.2024 - Current
Special Education Paraprofessional
Russell Co. Public Schools (Lebanon Elem. and Lebanon High)
08.2012 - 05.2017
Residential Technician
Cumberland Mountain Community Services
04.2010 - 05.2014
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Southwest Virginia Community College