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Shawanda Boykin

Cincinnati,OH

Summary

Dynamic preschool educator with extensive experience at St. Francis De Sales, specializing in child assessment and special needs support. Proven track record in developing engaging lesson plans and mentoring staff to enhance student learning. Committed to fostering a safe, nurturing environment that promotes social-emotional growth and compliance with childcare requirements.

Friendly and energetic educator with 18 years in early childhood education. Motivated to help children develop social, academic, and creative abilities to foster well-being and progress. Well-versed in developmental milestones and activities to promote curiosity and engagement.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Preschool Lead Teacher and Director

St. Francis De Sales
06.2023 - Current
  • Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Established guidelines for teacher performance, lesson planning and compliance with established procedures.
  • Identified signs of emotional and developmental problems in children and reported to parents.
  • Completed documentation on individual children and teachers for recordkeeping.
  • Motivated teaching staff to continually improve strategies and maximize student learning.
  • Provided open and loving environment where children direct learning process.
  • Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
  • Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
  • Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.

Preschool Lead Teacher and Director

St. Joseph School
09.2019 - 06.2023
  • Planned and prepared activities for 16-20 students.
  • Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
  • Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Identified signs of emotional and developmental problems in children and reported to parents.
  • Completed documentation on individual children and teachers for recordkeeping.
  • Motivated teaching staff to continually improve strategies and maximize student learning.

Toddler Teacher

Childtime Learning Center
02.2016 - 09.2019
  • Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
  • Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
  • Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
  • Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
  • Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
  • Assisted in preparation of meals and snacks to provide children with proper nutrition.
  • Documented behavior, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
  • Taught hand washing and proper use of utensils to promote good hygiene and etiquette habits.
  • Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.

Infant Teacher

Bright Horizons
06.2010 - 05.2016
  • Used proper sanitizing techniques for toys, surfaces, and equipment.
  • Managed personal hygiene requirements with frequent diaper changes, use of bibs, and monitoring of behaviors.
  • Promoted development of social, emotional, and communication skills in infants.
  • Kept classroom and feeding areas clean, neat, and safe.
  • Adhered to parent preferences and legal requirements for feeding breastmilk, formula and solids to infants.
  • Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.

Education

C.D.A - Early Childhood Care And Education

Cincinnati State Technical And Community College
Cincinnati, OH
04-2009

High School Diploma -

Hughes Center
Cincinnati, OH
05-2005

Skills

  • Compliance
  • Special needs support
  • First aid and CPR
  • Child assessment
  • Training and mentoring
  • Key decision making
  • Department leadership
  • Lesson planning
  • Staff development
  • Safety precautions
  • Lesson development
  • Social-emotional learning
  • Team building
  • Childcare requirements

Accomplishments

  • Achieved 3 star rating by completing SUTQ observation with accuracy and efficiency at St. Joseph School(April 2023)
  • Achieved GOLD Status by completing SUTQ observation with accuracy and efficiency at St. Francis (May 2025)
  • Supervised team of 3 staff members.

Timeline

Preschool Lead Teacher and Director

St. Francis De Sales
06.2023 - Current

Preschool Lead Teacher and Director

St. Joseph School
09.2019 - 06.2023

Toddler Teacher

Childtime Learning Center
02.2016 - 09.2019

Infant Teacher

Bright Horizons
06.2010 - 05.2016

C.D.A - Early Childhood Care And Education

Cincinnati State Technical And Community College

High School Diploma -

Hughes Center

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