Shantee Ward
Granite Falls,NC
Summary
Hardworking and dedicated lead teacher, Teacher Assistant and co-director with 15+ years of experience in early childhood education. Proven expertise in preparing children for kindergarten and developing lesson plans that foster learning and growth. Strong leadership skills demonstrated through co-directing responsibilities and a commitment to creating a nurturing environment. Holds a Child Development Associate Certification and various first aid certifications, ensuring a safe and supportive atmosphere for children. I have level 1 EC Admin & Level 1 S/A Admin. Also I will graduate in May with my 2 year degree
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pre-K Assistant Teacher
Catawba County Schools
08.2024 - 05.2025
- I was a teacher Assistant in the school system for a year.
- I helped the lead teacher take care of the children.
- Lesson plans and more.
Lead Teacher/Co director
Lenoir Christian Academy
03.2024 - 08.2024
- I was a lead pre-K teacher.
- I was in the middle of getting the children ready for kindergarten.
- Also, I am the Co-director when the state comes in I help to get the center and the papers prepared with the director.
- Guided student teachers and teaching aides in classroom management, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions.
Teacher Assistant
North Lakes Academy
09.2020 - 02.2024
- When I started back there, I was a floater until I became the lead teacher in the older ones for two and a half years.
- Then, I moved to the Three's in May and was a teaching assistant.
- I cared for the children and did lesson plans, newsletters, and goal sheets.
- I work anything they want me to work.
- I have a big heart, and I love working with children.
Personal Caregiver
Privately Hired
03.2017 - 04.2017
Teacher Assistant
First Baptist Icard
07.2016 - 03.2017
- I work beside the lead teacher to take care of the children.
- I also helped with the lesson plans, newsletter and goal sheets for the children.
Child Care Center Floater
NorthLakes Academy
11.2010 - 06.2014
Education
Some college - Early Childhood Education
Stanley Community College
NC05-2026
College - Early Childhood Education
Catawba Valley Community College
Hickory, NC06.2025
Certificate - undefined
Caldwell Community College & Technical Institute
05.2016
Early childhood - Early Childhood Education
Catawba Valley Community College
Hickory, NC05.2006
Skills
- Proofreading
- Editing
- Front desk
- Open Dental
- Customer service
- Administrative Experience
- Child development
- Social-emotional learning
- Positive reinforcement
- First aid and CPR
- Plan activities
- Age-appropriate activities
- Child CPR and first aid
- Fine motor skill development
- Oral communication
- Written communication
- Writing Skills
- Phone handling
- Personal Assistant Experience
- Early childhood education
- Organizational skills
- Positive attitude
- Childcare
- Documentation review
- Adobe Acrobat
- Word Processing
- Typing
- Experience with children
- School experience
- Records management
- Teaching
- Professional correspondence
- Lesson planning
- Computer skills
- Knowledge of records management
- Medical terminology
Certification
- Receptst, 05/16, Present
- Child Development Associate Certification, 05/06, Present
- CPR Certification
- Certified Medical Assistant
- First Aid Certification, 07/23, 07/25
- CPR Certification, 07/23, 06/25
Timeline
Pre-K Assistant Teacher
Catawba County Schools
08.2024 - 05.2025
Lead Teacher/Co director
Lenoir Christian Academy
03.2024 - 08.2024
Teacher Assistant
North Lakes Academy
09.2020 - 02.2024
Personal Caregiver
Privately Hired
03.2017 - 04.2017
Teacher Assistant
First Baptist Icard
07.2016 - 03.2017
Child Care Center Floater
NorthLakes Academy
11.2010 - 06.2014
Certificate - undefined
Caldwell Community College & Technical Institute
Early childhood - Early Childhood Education
Catawba Valley Community College
Some college - Early Childhood Education
Stanley Community College
College - Early Childhood Education
Catawba Valley Community College
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