Shannon Alston
Piedmont Global Preschool
Greensboro,NC
1
Certification
18
years of professional experience
Dedicated early childhood education professional with more than sixteen years of experience supporting and educating preschool-aged children. Skilled in lesson planning, classroom management, child supervision, play-based learning, and social-emotional development. Known for creating safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environments while building positive relationships with children, families, teachers, and staff.
Work History
Lead Pre-K Teacher
5 Years 1 Month- Provide nurturing care, supervision, and guidance for preschool-aged children.
- Develop and implement age-appropriate lesson plans and learning activities.
- Support children’s social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.
- Communicate regularly with parents regarding children’s progress, needs, and development.
- Maintain a safe, engaging, organized, and inclusive classroom environment.
- Support daily routines, transitions, classroom activities, and student engagement through play-based learning.
Teacher Assistant
5 Years 10 Months- Assisted classroom teachers with daily instructional activities and classroom operations.
- Prepared copies, instructional materials, and classroom resources.
- Supervised and escorted students to specials, lunch, and other school activities.
- Supported student safety, classroom routines, and transitions throughout the school day.
- Provided small-group and one-on-one support to meet diverse learning needs.
- Collaborated with teachers and staff to promote student engagement and positive behavior.
Preschool Teacher
7 Years 3 Months- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans for diverse learning styles.
- Fostered a nurturing environment that promotes social, emotional, and cognitive development.
- Collaborated with parents to create individualized support strategies for student success.
- Led classroom activities focusing on early literacy and numeracy skills enhancement.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Education
Skills
Early childhood education and development
Classroom management and behavior guidance
Lesson planning and curriculum support
Small-group and one-on-one instruction
Child supervision and safety monitoring
Parent and family communication
Play-based learning and student engagement
Classroom organization and preparation
Daily routines and transitions
Social-emotional learning support
Differentiated instruction
Team collaboration
Conflict resolution and problem-solving
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Patient
nurturing
and dependable
Knowledge of preschool routines and developmental milestones
Certification
CPR and First Aid Certified, Professional Training in Early Childhood Education
Timeline
Lead Pre-K Teacher
Piedmont Global Preschool
08.2021 - CurrentRead More
Teacher Assistant
Guilford County Schools
08.2015 - 06.2021Read More
Preschool Teacher
First School
05.2008 - 08.2015Read More
Guilford Technical Community College
Associate of Applied Science from Education
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