Shelby Sparks
Hopkinsville,KY
Summary
Attentive and creative professional, passionate about helping young children develop emotional, social, and educational skills. Familiar with developmentally appropriate activities and experienced in providing nurturing environments conducive to learning. Promote physical, emotional, and social health to complement academic progress. Compassionate early childhood education professionals are highly productive in creating engaging, educational environments that allow young learners to thrive. Skilled in developing age-appropriate curricula, implementing inclusive classroom management strategies, and fostering emotional intelligence in preschoolers. Excel at communication, patience, and empathy, ensuring effective interaction with children, parents, and colleagues for optimal learning outcomes. Compassionate daycare teacher known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in creating engaging educational activities, fostering emotional development, and managing classroom behaviors effectively. Excel in communication, patience, and adaptability, ensuring positive learning environments that support each child's growth and well-being.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Daycare Teacher
Wee Care Nursery
Bowling Green, KY
10.2023 - Current
- Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals, and naps.
- Fostered open and effective communication with parents regarding their children's development and daily activities.
- Coordinated with co-teachers and staff to plan and execute school events and field trips.
- Supervised children during indoor and outdoor playtime, ensuring their safety at all times.
- Organized creative and fun activities, enhancing children's physical, emotional, and social well-being.
- Guide children in developing essential life skills, such as independence and problem-solving.
- I observed children for signs of illness, injury, emotional disturbance, learning disorders, and speech problems.
- Developed and implemented daily lesson plans that promote physical, mental, and social development.
- Sparked creativity and imagination by helping children discover new things each day.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY05-2025
High School Diploma -
Hopkinsville High School
Hopkinsville, KY05-2022
Skills
- Excel proficiency
- Play-based learning
- Parent-teacher communication
- Cognitive development
- Approachable
- Positive reinforcement
- Cultural sensitivity
- Behavior modeling
- Special needs experience
- Infant care
- Verbal communication
- Positive role model
Certification
- Family Home Visiting Certificate
- Hopkinsville Community College EMT Certification
- Early Care Orientation ECOOL
Timeline
Daycare Teacher
Wee Care Nursery
10.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Western Kentucky University
High School Diploma -
Hopkinsville High School
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