Shamika Torian
Durham,NC
Summary
My name is Shamika Torian. I am 42 years old. I have one son. I have been working with children since 1998, starting with being a group leader in the before and after school for grades 3-5 in Durham Public Schools for 9 years. In 2006, started working in Childcare. During this time working with Pre-K, completed the LETERS Training, CPR Certified, completed IRR Raters and received Teaching License in Birth through Kindergarten. Dedicated teaching professional experienced in providing high quality education to students from diverse backgrounds. Proven track record of success in designing and delivering engaging and e effective curriculum, developing lesson plans, and managing classrooms. Skilled in using innovative teaching methods to motivate and inspire students to reach their full potential. Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills and committed to creating a safe and supportive learning environment. I love working with children, very passionate about their development and wish nothing but greatness for each and every child.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LEAD TEACHER
Primary Colors Learning Center
09.2010 - Current
- Creating assessments that will set goals for children
- Classroom Management
- Attending meetings and trainings
- Patient, Flexible, Compassionate and Hard-working.
- Following licensing guidelines and company standards to optimize daily care of children.
- Organizing and using variety of teaching techniques, maximizing individual and group learning.
- Administering proprietary curriculum while creating fun, interactive learning experiences.
- 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
- Designed lesson plans for teaching staff and worked closely with administration for compliance with state curricula
- Developed and optimized rich learning environment by capitalizing on diverse engagement strategies and enriching teaching techniques
- Observed and recorded teacher methods to suggest improvements and increase student interest
Education
Early Childhood
University of North Carolina At Greensboro
Greensboro, NC12.2020
BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A - EARLY CHILDHOOD ADMINISTRATION
Ashford University
08.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Durham Technical Community College
Durham, NC05.2015
Skills
- Program Design
- Tactical Communications
- Nurturing Environment
- Independent Thinking
- Home Visits
- Manage Classroom
- Performance Optimization Strategies
- Classroom Integration
- Educational Strategies
- Classroom Presentations
- Instruct Groups
- Special Needs Curriculum
- Instructional Materials Creation
- Documenting Recording
- Learning Modalities
- Family Involvement
- Update Records
- Regulatory Compliance
- Positive Learning Environment
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Fine Motor Skills
- Differentiated Instruction
- Positive Student Engagement
- Active Participation
- Understanding of Materials
- Room Arrangements
- Observational Information
- Behavior Modeling
- Observations and Assessments
- Safety Awareness
- Lesson Planning
- Different Learning Styles
- Learning Assessments
- Audio-Visual Aids
- Character Building
- Age-Appropriate Discipline
- Training and Development
- Instructional Methods
- Social Development
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Compliance Understanding
- Parent-Teacher Collaboration
- Student Motivation and Engagement
- Classroom Monitoring
- Student Records Management
- Child Development
- Assessing Performance
- Behavior Management Techniques
- General Housekeeping
Accomplishments
- Classroom Management
- Curriculum Development
- Experience with Children
- Behavior Management
- Organizational Skills
- Event Planning
- Time Management
- Classroom Experience
- Administrative Experience
- Autism Experience
- Assessments
- Knowledge of the development of children ages 0-3and of ways to foster that development
- Training and Development
- Instructional Methods
- Family Involvement
- Positive Learning Environment
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Room Arrangements
- Di ferentiated Instruction
- Safety Precautions
Certification
- Birth through Kindergarten License
- CPR
- Teaching Strategies GOLD
- LETRS
- IRR
Timeline
LEAD TEACHER
Primary Colors Learning Center
09.2010 - Current
Early Childhood
University of North Carolina At Greensboro
BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A - EARLY CHILDHOOD ADMINISTRATION
Ashford University
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Durham Technical Community College
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