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Work History
Education
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Hi, I’m

Sharon Benniefield

Early Childhood Teacher
Louisville,GA
Sharon Benniefield

Summary

Enthusiastic teacher with over 31 years of experience in early childhood education. I'm passionate about creating a safe and inclusive classroom environment for child development and learning. My skills as a lead teacher in the classroom for 17 years, fostering a positive learning environment and enhancing student engagement through innovative lesson planning and curriculum development. I consider myself to be a compassionate, creative teacher with valuable expertise and extensive experience in modernizing classrooms for long-term student success. Skilled at fostering positive relationships with students, parents and colleagues. I'm committed to individualized student care by motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement. Moreover, I am friendly, outgoing, and adaptable in my approach to student learning. My main focus is improving teaching strategies and student understanding of materials. Eager to help students struggling to excel. Skilled at turning behavioral issues around into a productive and happy life. Implements successful and diverse lessons to enhance instruction and engage student interest. I'm very organized, dependable and successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Moreover, I have a strong willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Lastly, my aim as a hardworking, passionate educator with both strong communication and organizational skills is to give each student the support needed to succeed both academically and socially.

Overview

31
years of professional experience
17
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Emanuel County Head Start

Lead Teacher
07.2007 - 07.2024

Job overview

  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.

Education

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Bachelor of Science from Early Childhood Education
12.2011 - 04.2014

University Overview

  • Member of Professional Association of Georgia Educators
  • Continuing education in Mentor Specialist and Leadership

East Georgia State College
Swainsboro, GA

Associate of Arts from Teacher Education
06.2009 - 04.2011

University Overview

  • Member of Spage/Teacher Education
  • Continuing education in Early Childhood Education
  • Completed professional development in Teacher Education courses

Swainsboro Technical College
Swainsboro, GA

Associate of Applied Science from Education
04.2008 - 05.2010

University Overview

  • Completed professional development in Childhood Development
  • Continuing education in Infant Care with TCC (Technical Certificate in Child Development)

Skills

  • Childcare needs
  • Lesson Planning
  • Activity Planning
  • Classroom Management
  • Child Development
  • Parent-Teacher Communication
  • Safety awareness
  • Parent-teacher collaboration
  • IEP support
  • SmartClassroom Technology
  • Instructional Methods
  • Behavior Management
  • Small Group Instruction
  • Motivating students
  • Learning Strategies
  • Positive Role Model and Mentor
  • Curriculum Development
  • Student-Centered Learning
  • Student Engagement
  • Student assessment
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Special Needs Students
  • Social-Emotional Learning training
  • Student needs assessment
  • Elementary Education
  • Learning Style Assessment
  • Social Development
  • Positive Learning Environment
  • Co-Teaching and Co-Planning
  • Student Motivation and Engagement
  • Student Support
  • Mentoring
  • Manage Classroom
  • Home Visits
  • Character Building
  • Classroom Safety Practices
  • Core Curriculum and Standards
  • Team Teaching and Collaboration
  • Healthy Learning Environment
  • Parent and Student Communication
  • Active Participation
  • Safety Precautions
  • Positive Reinforcement Strategies
  • IEP Support

Timeline

Georgia Southern University

Bachelor of Science from Early Childhood Education
12.2011 - 04.2014

East Georgia State College

Associate of Arts from Teacher Education
06.2009 - 04.2011

Swainsboro Technical College

Associate of Applied Science from Education
04.2008 - 05.2010

Lead Teacher

Emanuel County Head Start
07.2007 - 07.2024
Sharon BenniefieldEarly Childhood Teacher