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Shelly Scoggins
Cape Coral,FL
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Summary
Dynamic preschool teacher with strong operations management experience. Adept at developing engaging lesson plans and maintaining a safe, organized classroom environment that encourages creativity and social development among young learners.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Teacher
North Point
Shreveport, LA
06.2022 - 05.2025
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate lesson plans to enhance cognitive and social skills.
- Fostered a nurturing classroom environment, promoting positive behavior and emotional development.
- Collaborated with parents to address developmental concerns and support children's learning goals.
- Utilized educational tools and resources effectively to engage students in hands-on activities.
- Conducted regular assessments to monitor student progress and adapt teaching strategies accordingly.
- Organized extracurricular activities that encouraged creativity and physical development among students.
- Enhanced communication with families through newsletters and conferences to strengthen home-school connections.
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Boosted children''s social development by promoting positive interactions among peers through group activities and collaborative projects.
- Strengthened communication skills among preschoolers through daily dialogue practice during circle time sessions.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Assisted and supervised 20 children through entire school day.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Maintained accurate records of each child''s progress throughout the year using various documentation methods such as portfolios or tracking sheets.
- Evaluated student performance regularly through observation, assessment tools, and parent-teacher conferences to ensure academic growth was being achieved consistently across all areas of development.
- Assisted in the assessment of each student''s abilities, tailoring instruction to meet individual needs and learning styles.
- Improved student behavior by implementing effective classroom management strategies and establishing clear expectations for conduct.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Contributed to the successful implementation of school-wide initiatives by collaborating with colleagues on curriculum development, professional development, and other projects.
Owner/Operator
Southern Nutrition LLC
Shreveport, LA
12.2017 - 10.2020
- Developed operational strategies to enhance product distribution efficiency.
- Managed vendor relationships to ensure high-quality ingredient sourcing.
- Oversaw daily business operations, optimizing workflow and resource allocation.
- Implemented quality control measures to maintain product standards and safety compliance.
- Trained staff on best practices in nutrition management and customer service techniques.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing issues promptly to ensure customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing high-quality services and timely communication.
- Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Kept all building areas and equipment functional and well-organized to promote business performance.
- Cultivated a positive work environment, leading to higher employee retention rates and overall job satisfaction.
- Implemented effective financial management practices, improving cash flow and profitability.
- Assessed income and expenses and adapted plans to improve profit levels.
- Overseeing inventory management, reducing waste and maintaining adequate stock levels to meet demand.
- Developed and nurtured lasting customer relationships by projecting professional corporate image and responding quickly to logistical and scheduling issues.
- Collaborated with industry partners to expand networking opportunities, fostering mutually beneficial relationships that drove growth for all parties involved.
- Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Technology
CTC
Shreveport08-2006
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education And Care
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZSkills
- Classroom management
- Classroom organization
- Child development
- Positive reinforcement
- Parent-teacher communication
- Curriculum planning
- Social skills development
- Age-appropriate assessment
- Operations management
- Documentation and reporting
- Hiring
- Business planning
- Staff training and development
Accomplishments
- Worked one-on-one with neurodiversity student with autism.
- Volunteered to co-chair and organize school wide events to gain positive publicity for the organization.
Work Availability
monday
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Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
North Point
06.2022 - 05.2025
Owner/Operator
Southern Nutrition LLC
12.2017 - 10.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education And Care
University of Phoenix
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Technology
CTC