Sharon Kirby
Byhalia,MS
Summary
Creative and energetic Early Childhood Education professional devoted to offering diverse activity plans and experiential learning opportunities to enhance individual development. Friendly, supportive and motivated with strong desire to promote student potential. 31 Years of experience with passion for building strong rapport with faculty, students and caregivers.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Pre-K Teacher
Christian Kids Kindercare
04.2025 - Current
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate curriculum aligned with educational standards.
- Fostered a nurturing classroom environment that encouraged social and emotional development.
- Collaborated with parents to support student learning and address individual needs.
- Evaluated student progress through assessments and tailored instruction to enhance learning outcomes.
- Organized engaging activities that promoted cognitive, physical, and language skills development.
- Organized extracurricular activities for students, promoting social-emotional growth and fostering a sense of community within the school.
- Promoted early literacy skills by introducing age-appropriate reading materials and incorporating phonics instruction into daily lessons.
- Regularly communicated with parents about their child''s progress, addressing concerns promptly and working together towards shared goals for academic success.
Lead Preschool Teacher
Klassy Kids Childcare Center
10.2009 - 01.2017
- Enhanced preschoolers'' learning experiences by incorporating creative and interactive teaching methods in daily lessons.
- Developed individualized lesson plans for each student, resulting in increased academic growth and understanding.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop curriculum and share best practices, improving overall classroom effectiveness.
- Fostered nurturing and inclusive classroom environment where all students felt comfortable participating and sharing ideas.
- Implemented a variety of assessment tools to track student progress and adjust instruction accordingly, leading to improved learning outcomes.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication regarding their child''s progress, fostering increased parental involvement in educational process.
- Organized engaging field trips for students that aligned with the curriculum, providing real-world connections to classroom learning.
- Mentored new educators on effective teaching strategies, contributing to their professional development and success in the classroom.
- Managed classroom materials efficiently, ensuring availability of necessary resources for daily activities and reducing waste.
- Provided support for children with special needs or behavioral challenges, implementing personalized accommodations to promote inclusivity within the classroom setting.
- Attended professional development workshops regularly, staying up-to-date with current early childhood education trends and techniques for enhanced instruction quality.
- Promoted strong literacy skills by incorporating reading activities throughout the day, laying a solid foundation for future academic achievement.
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques when addressing behavioral issues, maintaining a respectful and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
- Assisted and supervised 13-15 children through entire school day
Lead Preschool Teacher
Happy Times Child Care
10.2007 - 10.2009
- Enhanced preschoolers'' learning experiences by incorporating creative and interactive teaching methods in daily lessons.
- Developed individualized lesson plans for each student, resulting in increased academic growth and understanding.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop curriculum and share best practices, improving overall classroom effectiveness.
- Implemented a variety of assessment tools to track student progress and adjust instruction accordingly, leading to improved learning outcomes.
- Attended professional development workshops regularly, staying up-to-date with current early childhood education trends and techniques for enhanced instruction quality.
- Promoted strong literacy skills by incorporating reading activities throughout the day, laying a solid foundation for future academic achievement.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- 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.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
- Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education
Coahoma Community College
Clarksdale, MSHigh School Diploma -
Hillcrest High School
Memphis, TN06.1990
Skills
- Reception Oversight
- Office Administration
- Scheduling
- Mail Handling
- Filing
- Meeting Planning
- Event Coordination
- Records Administration
- Customer Service
Accomplishments
I received Teacher of the Year for 8 years at Klassy Kids. I also received my Child Development Associate in 2008
Certification
Child Development Associate
CPR / First Aid / Infant / Child /Adult
Timeline
Lead Pre-K Teacher
Christian Kids Kindercare
04.2025 - Current
Lead Preschool Teacher
Klassy Kids Childcare Center
10.2009 - 01.2017
Lead Preschool Teacher
Happy Times Child Care
10.2007 - 10.2009
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education
Coahoma Community College
High School Diploma -
Hillcrest High School