Shelia Hatmaker
Raven,KY
Summary
An educator with over 25 years of experience in curriculum development and employee training. Proven ability to facilitate engaging workshops and enhance team collaboration. Works well with children and families to meet their needs.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher
LKLP Head Start
Hazard, Kentucky
05.2001 - Current
- Designed and delivered engaging training sessions for diverse employee groups.
- Documented training activities, including attendance records and feedback, to track participant engagement and learning outcomes.
- Facilitated workshops to improve team collaboration and communication, resulting in enhanced group dynamics.
- Mentored new trainers, ensuring consistent teaching methods and content delivery across training sessions.
- Evaluated training effectiveness through participant assessments and follow-up sessions.
Mentorship Coordinator
Kentucky Governors office
Frankfort , KY
04.2025 - 04.2026
- Delivered professional development workshops for new and experienced teachers to strengthen teaching skills.
- Led peer observation sessions to share best practices among staff and enhance instructional quality.
- Collaborated with educators to implement effective teaching strategies and practices.
- Observed classroom instruction to provide constructive feedback to peers.
- Developed resources and materials to support diverse learners in the classroom.
- Collaborated on curriculum development to ensure alignment with educational standards and goals.
Education
Associate of Science - IECE
Hazard Community And Technical College
Hazard, KY05-2013
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Care And Education
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY04-2026
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Classroom management
- Teacher training
- Employee training
- Teacher coaching
- Special education
- Workshop facilitation
- Peer mentoring
- Student advocacy
- Family engagement
- Childcare needs
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
Affiliations
- Art and Sign business, Sunday school teacher, Youth leader
Timeline
Mentorship Coordinator
Kentucky Governors office
04.2025 - 04.2026
Lead Teacher
LKLP Head Start
05.2001 - Current
Associate of Science - IECE
Hazard Community And Technical College
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Care And Education
Eastern Kentucky University