Shannon Peace
Winston-Salem,NC
Summary
Dedicated educator with a strong background in child development and behavior management. Skilled in creating engaging lesson plans and fostering positive relationships with parents and children, ensuring a nurturing learning environment.
Overview
3
3
years of post-secondary education
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Office Manager
Barnes Home Improvement
Lexington, North Carolina
09.2019 - 07.2026
- Managed daily office operations and ensured smooth workflow.
- Maintained accurate financial records and processed vendor invoices promptly.
- Conducted regular inventory checks for office supplies and equipment.
- Facilitated interdepartmental communication to enhance project collaboration.
- Processed invoices and purchase orders to ensure timely business operations.
- Maintained employee records, including payroll, vacation time and benefits information.
- Monitored accounts receivable and identified delinquencies to maintain financial health.
- Implemented inventory management practices for office supplies and materials.
- Trained applicable staff on office policies, procedures, and software systems.
- Supervised & managed a diverse team of receptionist, housekeepers, and warehouse staff; improving workflow, productivity, and operational efficiency while coordinating daily office and operational activities.
Lead Pre-K Teacher
Little Angels Child Care Center
Lexington, North Carolina
02.2009 - 08.2019
- Fostered safe, nurturing environment that enhanced children's social and emotional growth.
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse learning styles and developmental needs.
- Implemented daily activities promoting cognitive, physical, and creative development.
- Collaborated with parents to share insights on children's progress and effectively address concerns.
- Conducted assessments to monitor individual child progress and adjust instruction accordingly.
- Established routines that promote structure, discipline, and positive behavior in the classroom.
- Promoted positive behaviors through consistent positive reinforcement strategies.
Assistant Pre-K Teacher
Tender Love Early Learning Center
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
03.2002 - 02.2009
- Assisted lead teacher in creating engaging lesson plans for young learners.
- Encouraged social interaction among children through cooperative play and group activities.
- Prepared educational materials and organized resources for classroom use.
- Monitored children's progress and communicated observations to lead teacher regularly.
- Fostered a positive learning environment through patience and empathy towards students.
- Implemented safety protocols to ensure a secure space for all children in care.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay abreast of best practices in early childhood education.
Infant Teacher
Bright World Child Developement Center
Durham, North Carolina
07.1997 - 02.2002
- Designed engaging lesson plans for infants to promote early development.
- Maintained a safe and nurturing classroom environment for infants and toddlers.
- Tracked individual growth and development milestones for each infant to tailor developmental support.
- Developed and utilized age-appropriate educational materials to enhance cognitive stimulation.
- Maintained tidy, clean and safe environments for children.
- Followed safe feeding guidelines and parental requests for breastmilk, formula and solids.
- Maintained daily records of activities, behaviors, meals served, naps taken. for each child.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
High Point University
High Point, NC 01.2010 - 12.2012
Certificate - Early Childhood Education-Crediential
Forsyth Technical Community College
Winston-Salem, NC 08.2002 - 12.2002
GED -
Forsyth Technical Communiuty College
Winston-Salem, NC06-1995
Skills
- Office management
- Financial management
- Employee management
- Customer management
- Regulatory compliance
- Safety procedures
- Conflict mediation
- Active listening
- Language skills
- Diverse education
- Classroom organization
- Observation techniques
- Assessment methods
- Child safety
- Child monitoring
- Parent engagement
- Parent-teacher relations
- Child growth
- Behavior guidance
- Special needs assistance
- First aid certification
- Nutrition awareness
- Play supervision
- Toilet training
- Developmentally appropriate
- Social-emotional learning
- Patience and empathy
- Classroom management
- Child support
- Special needs assistance
Timeline
Business Office Manager
Barnes Home Improvement
09.2019 - 07.2026
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
High Point University
01.2010 - 12.2012
Lead Pre-K Teacher
Little Angels Child Care Center
02.2009 - 08.2019
Certificate - Early Childhood Education-Crediential
Forsyth Technical Community College
08.2002 - 12.2002
Assistant Pre-K Teacher
Tender Love Early Learning Center
03.2002 - 02.2009
Infant Teacher
Bright World Child Developement Center
07.1997 - 02.2002
GED -
Forsyth Technical Communiuty College