Sheila Durant
Thomasville,NC
Summary
Dedicated preschool educator skilled in fostering social-emotional learning and promoting inclusive classrooms. Expertise in developing individualized education plans and implementing assessment tools to adapt learning strategies, ensuring diverse student needs are met.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Preschool Teacher Leader
Thomasville Medical Center
Thomasville, NC
10.1995 - Current
- Led curriculum development initiatives that enhanced preschool learning outcomes.
- Mentored and trained new educators on classroom management techniques and best practices.
- Implemented assessment tools to evaluate student progress and adapt learning strategies.
- Collaborated with parents to create individualized education plans for children with diverse needs.
- Developed training programs for staff to foster professional growth and teaching effectiveness.
Teacher's Assistant
High Point Regional Hospital
High Point, NC
09.1993 - 10.1998
- Assisted teachers in implementing lesson plans and conducting classroom activities.
- Supported students with special needs, fostering an inclusive learning environment.
- Organized educational materials and maintained classroom organization for optimal learning conditions.
- Collaborated with educators to adapt instructional strategies based on student feedback.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Birth To Kindergarten
Catawba College
05-2009
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Davidson Community College
Lexington, NC05-2007
Skills
- Health and safety
- Social-emotional learning
- Language development
- Parent-teacher communication
- Fine motor skills
Accomplishments
- Worked one-on-one with neurodiversity student with autism.
- Achieved behavior classes by completing case studies with accuracy and efficiency.
Certification
- Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid CPR AED Name] - [9-17-2024 -/ 09-2026
- (CCDF Health and Safety in Child Care), DCDEE
- Certified Level Eleven, Early Educator Certificate - [Timeframe]
Languages
English
Timeline
Preschool Teacher Leader
Thomasville Medical Center
10.1995 - Current
Teacher's Assistant
High Point Regional Hospital
09.1993 - 10.1998
Bachelor of Science - Birth To Kindergarten
Catawba College
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Davidson Community College