Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Childhood Development Specialist
West Virginia Birth To Three
05.2016 - Current
Preschool Teacher
Fayette County Child Development
08.2003 - 05.2016
Enhanced student reading skills by implementing engaging literacy activities and utilizing age-appropriate books.
Boosted children''s social development by promoting positive interactions among peers through group activities and collaborative projects.
Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom.
Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
Improved student behavior by implementing effective classroom management strategies and establishing clear expectations for conduct.
Contributed to the successful implementation of school-wide initiatives by collaborating with colleagues on curriculum development, professional development, and other projects.
Organized special events like field trips, holiday celebrations, or guest speakers to enhance the educational experience for students while building a sense of community within the classroom.
Increased parent involvement by effectively communicating with families about upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, and student progress reports.
Evaluated student performance regularly through observation, assessment tools, and parent-teacher conferences to ensure academic growth was being achieved consistently across all areas of development.
Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning needs within the classroom setting without sacrificing overall quality of education provided to all students.
Maintained accurate records of each child''s progress throughout the year using various documentation methods such as portfolios or tracking sheets.
Strengthened communication skills among preschoolers through daily dialogue practice during circle time sessions.
Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education students.
Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
Established positive relationships with students and families.
Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
Education
Bachelor of Early Childhood Development - Childhood Development
Concord University
Athens, WV
05.2012
High School Diploma -
Fayetteville High School
Fayetteville, WV
05.1997
Skills
Customer Relations
Resource Allocation
Supply Management
Quality Assurance
Timeline
Early Childhood Development Specialist
West Virginia Birth To Three
05.2016 - Current
Preschool Teacher
Fayette County Child Development
08.2003 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Early Childhood Development - Childhood Development