Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
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Sharlene Graves

Daycare/Preschool Teacher
West Melbourne,FL

Summary

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

28
years of professional experience

Work History

Center For Child Development

Teacher
07.2021 - Current

Job overview

Teacher of 28 two year olds. preparing weekly lesson plans, teaching various activities, filing out daily reports, potty training, making sure children are safe and communicating with parents.

  • Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
  • Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
  • Established positive relationships with students and families.
  • Administered assessments for developmental milestones, identifying areas of growth or concern to address promptly.
  • Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
  • Taught hand washing and proper use of utensils to promote good hygiene and etiquette habits.

Pineapple Cove Academy

Teacher
02.2011 - 06.2021

Job overview

Toddler teacher of 18 one year olds, learning fun things, dancing, lesson plans, daily reports and communicating with parents.

  • Oversaw daily transitions between various activities such as snack time, outdoor playtime, naptime ensuring smooth operation of daily schedule.
  • Gathered materials and resources to prepare for lessons and activities.
  • Promoted language acquisition in young learners with engaging storytelling, songs, and word games.
  • Intervened in disruptive behavior, using positive reinforcement strategies to redirect and calm children.
  • Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.

Toddler Tech Of Davie

Teacher
06.1996 - 04.2009

Job overview

Teacher of 12 one year olds, diapers, feeding, preparing lesson plans, filling out daily reports and communicating with parents.

  • Provided a safe and nurturing environment for children, regularly monitoring indoor and outdoor spaces for potential hazards.
  • Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication about their child''s progress and needs.
  • Oversaw daily transitions between various activities such as snack time, outdoor playtime, naptime ensuring smooth operation of daily schedule.
  • Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
  • Established positive relationships with students and families.

Education

Miami Springs Senior High School
Miami, FL

High School Diploma
06.2016

Skills

  • Classroom Management
  • Critical Thinking
  • Lesson Planning
  • Motivating students
  • Parent-Teacher Communication
  • Positive Role Model and Mentor
  • Student assessment
  • Innovative lesson planning
  • Special Needs Students
  • Positive Reinforcement

Certification

* Heart Savers Pediatrics CPR and First Aide

* DCF 45 hours

* DCF classes

* Yearly in service hours

Timeline

Teacher

Center For Child Development
07.2021 - Current

Teacher

Pineapple Cove Academy
02.2011 - 06.2021

Teacher

Toddler Tech Of Davie
06.1996 - 04.2009

Miami Springs Senior High School

High School Diploma
Sharlene GravesDaycare/Preschool Teacher