Shayla Dupree
Fort Worth,TX
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. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness. 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. Offering 3 years of experience with passion for building strong rapport with faculty, students and caregivers. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level the co teacher position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Toddler Teacher
Childcare Network
05.2023 - Current
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Led professional development workshops for fellow teachers, sharing best practices and innovative teaching techniques.
- Established routines and procedures that promoted a sense of orderliness, predictability, and security for toddlers.
- Fostered independence in students by introducing practical life skills such as self-care routines, meal preparation tasks, and cleaning responsibilities.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Developed strong rapport with each student by understanding their unique personalities, strengths, challenges, goals.
- Utilized positive reinforcement and encouragement techniques to motivate students, celebrating their achievements and progress.
Lead Two's Teacher
Childcare Network
09.2020 - 05.2021
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback on educational development.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress.
Schoolers Teacher
Xploring
02.2022 - 10.2022
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
Education
Diploma -
Linden Kildare High School
06.2010
Skills
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Progress Reporting
- Observation and Assessment
- Age-Appropriate Activities
- Time Management
- Motor Skills Development
- Outdoor Play Supervision
- Patience and Empathy
- Safety Protocols
- Social-Emotional Learning
- Resourcefulness
- First Aid and CPR
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Positive Reinforcement
- Conflict Resolution
- Curriculum Planning
- Potty Training Assistance
- Child-Centered Approach
- Classroom Organization
- Creative Expression
- Behavior Management
- Activity Planning
- Lesson Planning
- Behavior Modeling
- Tact and Sensitivity
- Housekeeping
- Classroom Instruction
- Child Care
- Parental Communication
- Strong Work Ethic
- Infant Care
- Decision-Making
- Curriculum Implementation
- Schedule Creation and Maintenance
- Social Development Activities
- First Aid Training
- Caring and Understanding
- Child Nutrition
- Emergency Procedures
- Active Listener
- Positive Role Model
- Professional Babysitter
- Infant, Toddler, and Preschool Curricula
- Storytelling and Crafts
- Interactive Lesson Plans
- Early Childhood Education
- Child Safety
- Meal Preparation
- Safety Monitoring
- Disaster Preparedness Training
- Loves Children
- Friendly and Likeable
- CPR and First Aid
- Cognitive Development
- Nutrition
- Classroom Management
- Approachable
- Recreational Activities
- Personal Care Activities
Timeline
Lead Toddler Teacher
Childcare Network
05.2023 - Current
Schoolers Teacher
Xploring
02.2022 - 10.2022
Lead Two's Teacher
Childcare Network
09.2020 - 05.2021
Diploma -
Linden Kildare High School
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