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Sherry Brown

Mount Airy,NC

Summary

Compassionate preschool teacher with expertise in early childhood development paired with several years of extensive experience planning and implementing classroom instructional programs. Dedicated to monitoring student progress and maintaining schedules and routines. Supports collaborative teaching and comprehensive student support.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

ELA Preschool Lead Teacher

ELA preschool
Mount Airy, NC
11.2011 - 07.2024
  • Instructed children on basic concepts such as colors, numbers, shapes, letters.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities related to early childhood education practices.
  • Created a safe and stimulating environment for children to learn through play.
  • Provided guidance on appropriate behavior and discipline methods in the classroom setting.
  • Established positive relationships with parents to ensure open communication regarding their child's progress.
  • Handled emergency situations according to established safety procedures while ensuring the safety of all students at all times.
  • Monitored students' progress using observation techniques and documented development records.
  • Assisted with daily meal times by helping prepare meals, serving food, cleaning up after meals and teaching proper table manners.
  • Developed and implemented age-appropriate activities to promote physical, mental, social and emotional growth of the preschoolers.
  • Implemented positive reinforcement strategies when needed to motivate students during learning tasks.
  • Conducted small group activities encouraging cooperation among peers while developing problem solving skills.
  • Prepared lesson plans based on curriculum objectives set forth by school administrators.
  • Adapted instructional techniques according to student learning styles and progress.
  • Promoted good behaviors by using positive reinforcement methods with children.
  • Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
  • Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
  • Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
  • Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
  • Developed professional relationships with parents, teachers, directors and therapists.
  • Observed children for signs of illness, injury, emotional disturbance, learning disorders, and speech problems.
  • Read stories to children and taught painting, drawing, and crafts.
  • Identified early signs of emotional and developmental problems in children to bring concerns to parents' attention.
  • Instructed and assisted children in eating, toileting, and resting to help develop healthy personal habits.
  • Met with parents and guardians to discuss students' progress and areas requiring improvement.

Preschool Teacher

Central Methodist Child Center
Mount Airy, NC
08.2006 - 06.2010
  • Led story time sessions designed to promote literacy skills among young learners.
  • Collaborated with fellow teachers on various projects related to curriculum design and implementation.
  • Incorporated music, art, games, books, blocks, puzzles into daily instruction.
  • Organized educational materials and resources to create an engaging learning environment.
  • Attended professional development workshops to stay current on best practices for early childhood education.
  • Developed lesson plans that incorporated creative teaching techniques.
  • Attended professional development workshops to stay current on educational trends.
  • Maintained records of attendance, grades, health concerns, and other relevant information about the children in my care.
  • Provided individual attention to each student as needed during class time.
  • Participated in parent-teacher conferences to discuss academic progress of each child.
  • Facilitated group play activities that encouraged collaboration among students.
  • Encouraged critical thinking skills through problem solving activities.
  • Assisted in providing a safe and secure environment for children.
  • Conducted classroom activities to stimulate physical, mental, and social development of preschool students.
  • Established positive relationships with parents and guardians by regularly communicating student progress.
  • Monitored student behavior to ensure compliance with rules and expectations set forth by school administration.
  • Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
  • Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
  • Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
  • Developed professional relationships with parents, teachers, directors and therapists.
  • Adapted instructional techniques according to student learning styles and progress.
  • Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
  • Met with parents to discuss child behavior and academic progress.
  • Created and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum addressing learning styles.
  • Read stories to children and taught painting, drawing, and crafts.
  • Observed children for signs of illness, injury, emotional disturbance, learning disorders, and speech problems.
  • Organized creative and fun activities, enhancing children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
  • Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
  • Instructed and assisted children in eating, toileting, and resting to help develop healthy personal habits.
  • Monitored student progress to ensure cooperation and growth.
  • Identified early signs of emotional and developmental problems in children to bring concerns to parents' attention.
  • Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships.

Education

Child Development Associate Credential

CDA Council
08-2024

Work Keys To Teach Assist

Surry Community College
Dobson, NC
08-2023

EDU I19

Surry Community College
Dobson, NC
09-2003

High School Diploma -

American School
Lansing, IL
01-1992

Skills

  • Staff Development
  • Safety Precautions
  • Mathematics Instruction
  • Childcare requirements
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Social-emotional learning

Timeline

ELA Preschool Lead Teacher

ELA preschool
11.2011 - 07.2024

Preschool Teacher

Central Methodist Child Center
08.2006 - 06.2010

Child Development Associate Credential

CDA Council

Work Keys To Teach Assist

Surry Community College

EDU I19

Surry Community College

High School Diploma -

American School

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