Sharita Fanning
Nashville,TN
Summary
Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Proactive and caring worker with [30] years of experience combined with communication strengths and good observational skills. Skillfully handles day-to-day activities while looking for opportunities to make a difference.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Teacher
Eighteenth Avenue Family Enrichment Center
08.2019 - 12.2022
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Identified signs of emotional and developmental problems in children and reported to parents.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Organized and facilitated monthly parent support group meetings.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
- Document behavioral, emotional, academic and social growth.
Childcare Provider
Vanderbilt Medical Center
08.2010 - 08.2011
- Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes, consistently noting successful ideas and identifying areas for improvement.
- Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support to maintain student progress and development.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Performed staff monitoring duties such as overseeing recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
- Kept records of student progress for teachers and parents and made notes on details such as behavior, grades, comprehension and personal growth.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play and instruction.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Introduced children to educational games and activities to boost learning.
- Led children in creative, athletic and educational activities while maintaining safe and orderly group.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Set and enforced rules to maintain children's safety and created welcoming, caring environments for all children.
- Consulted with families to discuss activities and behaviors of each child.
- Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.
- Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviors in children.
- Kept areas clean, organized and stocked, and sanitized surfaces and toys.
- Helped children develop motor skills in preparation for preschool and kindergarten.
- Created safe and engaging learning environment for groups of diverse children with various learning styles.
- Worked with children individually and in groups to teach social, communicative and problem-solving skills.
- Prepared group activities to enhance socialization, communication and problem-solving skills for children.
- Selected appropriate stories based on ages of children and teachable moments, read to groups and promoted discussions based on content.
- Maintained group discipline through positive reinforcement, behavior modeling and collaboration with parents.
- Planned and managed learning-focused, imaginative and play-oriented activities for children.
- Worked with students to provide both individual and group tutoring on core subjects.
Assistant Teacher
Metro Action Commission Head Start
05.2000 - 08.2010
- Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes, consistently noting successful ideas and identifying areas for improvement.
- Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support to maintain student progress and development.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Performed staff monitoring duties such as overseeing recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
- Kept records of student progress for teachers and parents and made notes on details such as behavior, grades, comprehension and personal growth.
- Delivered group teaching in classroom setting and implemented individual student support.
- Assessed and managed student behavior to maintain climate of intensive instruction.
- Attended to classroom details and logistics to maintain strong instructional environment.
- Supported teacher in instructing core subjects, delivering supplementary lessons and coordinating materials.
- Collaborated with instructor to assist lesson and curriculum planning efforts.
- Aligned instructional approaches with development levels of students to enhance individual learning.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Organized classroom library and art areas each day to keep classroom well-maintained.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Worked under direction of licensed teacher in and outside of classroom.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Assisted students with various needs from putting on coats to go outside to reviewing homework assignments.
- Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals and objectives.
- Oversaw groups of students at school and off-site locations, maintaining optimal safety and security.
- Created lesson materials, visuals and digital presentations to supplement lesson plans.
- Organized and guided skills practice, research and memorization tasks for students.
- Maximized receptive learning by educating students using hands-on instructional techniques.
- Kept abreast of latest information on specific subjects and learning strategies.
Childcare Worker
M's Tots And Toddlers
08.1985 - 08.1988
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Promoted good behavior with positive reinforcement methods.
- Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play and instruction.
- Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
- Created and implemented diverse educational strategies to boost development.
- Offered top-notch care to children.
- Administered prescribed medication.
- Led children in creative, athletic and educational activities while maintaining safe and orderly group.
- Introduced children to educational games and activities to boost learning.
- Distributed food, napkins and beverages in preparation for snack time.
- Assisted children with putting on coats and cold-weather gear before going outside.
- Set and enforced rules to maintain children's safety and created welcoming, caring environments for all children.
- Consulted with families to discuss activities and behaviors of each child.
- Worked with children individually and in groups to teach social, communicative and problem-solving skills.
- Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviors in children.
- Helped children develop motor skills in preparation for preschool and kindergarten.
- Kept areas clean, organized and stocked, and sanitized surfaces and toys.
- Selected appropriate stories based on ages of children and teachable moments, read to groups and promoted discussions based on content.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hume - Fogg High School
Nashville, TNBachelor of Arts - Child Development
Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN05.2010
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Aquinas College
Nashville, TN05.2001
Skills
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Conflict Resolution Techniques
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Age-Appropriate Curriculum
- Communicating with Parents and Teachers
- Educational Strategies
- Student Learning Support
- Classroom Discipline
- School Policy and Rules Enforcement
- Creating a Safe Learning Environment
- Enthusiasm for Students and Teaching
- Encouraging Participation and Inclusivity
- Early Childhood Development
- Daily Schedule Creation
- Safety Monitoring and Management
- Enforce Classroom Rules
- Personalize Instruction
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
"Life is what you make it so make it fun"
Sharita Fanning
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
Eighteenth Avenue Family Enrichment Center
08.2019 - 12.2022
Childcare Provider
Vanderbilt Medical Center
08.2010 - 08.2011
Assistant Teacher
Metro Action Commission Head Start
05.2000 - 08.2010
Childcare Worker
M's Tots And Toddlers
08.1985 - 08.1988
High School Diploma -
Hume - Fogg High School
Bachelor of Arts - Child Development
Tennessee State University
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Aquinas College
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