Sharena Bewley
509 Snider Dr., Greenville,TX
Summary
Dynamic Pre-K educator with expertise in creative lesson planning, child supervision, and classroom management. Committed to fostering safe learning environments and enhancing student engagement through play-based learning.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher, Pre-K 4's
Wesley UMC Greenville Preschool
Greenville, Texas
09.2023 - Current
- Supervise classroom activities and ensure a safe learning environment.
- Integrated creative arts and play into daily curriculum to enhance student engagement and learning.
- Develop engaging lesson plans for preschool learners.
- Engaged students using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities to improve understanding of material.
- Evaluate and improve classroom environment to promote ultimate learning experiences.
- Maintain secure and disciplined classroom to provide a positive learning environment.
- Arrange classroom to facilitate optimal education for the students.
- Utilize effective classroom management techniques to maintain order in the classroom.
- Built positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff to foster a supportive learning community.
- Remain calm and patient in student interactions to support individual growth and development.
Teacher's Aide, Pre-K 3's, 2's, and 1's Classes
Wesley UMC Greenville Preschool
Greenville, Texas
09.2021 - 05.2023
- Supervised children during playtime and group activities, ensuring safety and fostering engagement.
- Created and maintained a clean, orderly classroom environment that facilitated learning.
- Supervised children and participated with children in activities.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
- Assisted teachers with lesson preparation and curriculum implementation.
- Assisted students in mastering assignments while reinforcing key learning concepts presented by teachers.
- Supported classroom teacher in managing a diverse classroom of students.
- Participated in professional development workshops and training sessions.
Teacher's Aide (toddler 1's room)
St. Paul's Episcopal School
Greenville, Texas
10.2019 - 07.2021
- Assisted lead teacher with classroom management and student engagement activities.
- Supervised children and participated with children in activities.
- Coordinated age-appropriate enrichment activities that fostered social, emotional, and intellectual development.
- Participated in professional development workshops and training sessions.
- Supervised daily activities and ensured children's safety and well-being.
- Facilitated children's interactions to enhance social skills and cooperation.
- Organized and maintained a safe, clean, and developmentally appropriate environment for children.
- Monitored children's play activities to ensure safety.
- Engaged children in creative play activities such as art projects, music time, story time.
- Served snacks and meals following dietary standards.
- Enforced all health and safety standards set forth by state regulations for daycare facilities.
- Instructed young children in basic educational concepts such as numbers, shapes, colors, letters.
- Ensured proper supervision of all activities including outdoor playtime.
- Assisted in potty training and diapering children as needed.
- Maintained accurate daily records of attendance and activities completed by each child.
- Sanitized toys and tables to maintain clean, safe environment.
- Maintained a safe, supportive, and welcoming environment for children of diverse backgrounds.
- Provided nurturing and appropriate environment for children of various ages.
- Covered various classes, including nursery, 2's, 3's, and Pre-K, to ensure adequate student/teacher ratios.
Nursery Caregiver
Creative Learning Academy
Greenville, Texas
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Assisted Creative Learning Academy during summer months of 2017 and 2019, enhancing program support and child engagement.
- Ensured cleanliness and safety of play areas and equipment to promote healthy, secure play for children.
- Communicated effectively with parents about children's progress and needs.
- Maintained cleanliness of classrooms and play areas according to established policies, fostering a conducive learning environment.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, meals served, naps taken, and other important information regarding each child.
- Created a safe and nurturing environment by closely monitoring the infants.
- Established safe spaces for children to explore and learn.
- Provided daily care for infants, including diapering, feeding, and bathing.
Co-Teacher, Three-Year-Olds Classroom
Parent's Day Out at HTBC
Greenville, Texas
09.2017 - 05.2019
- Collaborated with co-teacher to create lesson plans that fostered student engagement and learning.
- Facilitated children's social and emotional growth through structured daily activities.
- Assisted in maintaining a safe and clean classroom environment.
- Organized materials and resources for daily educational activities.
- Supervised recess times and other non-instructional periods throughout the day.
- Co-taught students, sharing responsibilities for planning, instruction, and assessment to enhance student learning outcomes.
Substitute Teacher (1's, 2's, 3's, Pre-K)
Parent's Day Out HTBC
Greenville, Texas
01.2017 - 05.2017
- Implemented safety protocols to ensure student well-being during activities.
- Fostered positive student behavior using effective communication techniques, enhancing classroom engagement.
- Enforced classroom routines to keep students on schedule and operating at a consistent level.
- Promoted a safe and secure atmosphere within the classroom setting.
- Partnered with regular teachers to align instructional strategies, facilitating seamless transitions for students.
Teacher's Aide, 1 year old class
FBC Corinth Kids Day Out
Corinth, Texas
08.2016 - 12.2016
- Assisted teachers with classroom activities and lesson preparations, enhancing learning experiences.
- Supervised children during playtime, promoting safety and encouraging positive interactions.
- Maintained a positive classroom atmosphere through encouragement and support.
- Supervised children and participated with children in activities.
- Supported classroom teacher in managing diverse student needs, fostering an inclusive learning environment.
- Created and maintained a safe and engaging learning environment for all students.
Junior Designer
Sally Beauty Holdings Inc.
Denton, Texas
09.2004 - 07.2016
- Created mockups and prototypes for new product packaging designs.
- Designed promotional materials for product launches and seasonal campaigns.
- Utilized design software to produce high-quality graphics and layouts.
- Utilized Adobe Creative Suite for image editing, layout creation, and typography adjustments.
- Collaborated in brainstorming sessions to develop innovative concepts and ideas.
- Assisted senior designers with creating logos, illustrations, infographics, and other graphic elements.
- Contributed to brand consistency across design projects by ensuring adherence to guidelines.
- Followed corporate brand guidelines to enable brand consistency across campaigns and marketing programs.
- Refined existing artwork to align with customer requirements while preserving brand identity.
- Troubleshot any issues that arose during the production phase of projects.
- Monitored industry trends to identify opportunities for improvement in design processes.
- Created product designs in alignment with specifications.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
East Texas A&M University
Commerce, TX04-2026
Associate of Arts - Graphic Design
The Art Institute of Dallas
Dallas, TX12-2003
Skills
- Creative lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Safe learning environment
- Childcare development
- Excellent child supervision
- Activity planning
- Play-based learning
- CPR/First Aid Certified
- Parent-teacher communication
- Patient temperament with children
Objective
Seeking a starter position with Greenville ISD while I complete my bachelor’s degree in General Studies at East Texas A&M University. Once I complete my bachelor’s degree, my goal is to immediately apply my academic background as a teacher in the classroom while pursuing my alternate teaching certification.
Timeline
Lead Teacher, Pre-K 4's
Wesley UMC Greenville Preschool
09.2023 - Current
Teacher's Aide, Pre-K 3's, 2's, and 1's Classes
Wesley UMC Greenville Preschool
09.2021 - 05.2023
Teacher's Aide (toddler 1's room)
St. Paul's Episcopal School
10.2019 - 07.2021
Nursery Caregiver
Creative Learning Academy
06.2019 - 08.2019
Co-Teacher, Three-Year-Olds Classroom
Parent's Day Out at HTBC
09.2017 - 05.2019
Substitute Teacher (1's, 2's, 3's, Pre-K)
Parent's Day Out HTBC
01.2017 - 05.2017
Teacher's Aide, 1 year old class
FBC Corinth Kids Day Out
08.2016 - 12.2016
Junior Designer
Sally Beauty Holdings Inc.
09.2004 - 07.2016
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
East Texas A&M University
Associate of Arts - Graphic Design
The Art Institute of Dallas