Shuntay Colbert
Garland,TX
Summary
Caring Teacher demonstrating skill in strategic classroom management and effective discipline.
Seasoned teaching professional with a talent for gaining the trust and confidence of students and guardians. Seeking a full time position with a school where student success and well-being are the top priorities.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Greenville Avenue Child Development Center
Richardson, TX
08.2018 - 03.2020
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and activity organization.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to facilitate and moderate classroom discussions and student centered learning.
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
- Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations including Technology.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development by implementing classroom games and outdoor recreational activities.
- Completed and filed all necessary paperwork for classroom activities, including meal count sheets and attendance logs.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
Child Care Provider
Kids Station
Plano, TX
08.2017 - Current
- Drafted lesson plans and submitted them for review and feedback in a timely manner.
- Instructed up to [15] students individually and in groups.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development by implementing classroom games and outdoor recreational activities.
- Selected age-appropriate stories and read them aloud during daily story time.
- Took part in professional organizations and continuing education courses.
- Created a classroom environment in which children could learn respect for themselves and others.
Teacher
Kids R Kids Richardson
Richardson, TX
08.2016 - 08.2017
- Developed students’ computer and technology skills through demonstrations and practice.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development by implementing classroom games and outdoor recreational activities.
- Completed training courses to keep up-to-date with new teaching methods and developments in the field.
- Maintained accurate and complete records for [15] students.
- Set up lesson materials, bulletin board displays and demonstrations.
- Met with parents to resolve conflicting educational priorities and issues.
- Observed and evaluated students' performance, behavior, social development and physical health.
Child Care Provider
Holly Hill Day School
Garland, TX
08.2015 - 08.2016
- Selected age-appropriate stories and read them aloud during daily story time.
- Created lesson plans and scheduled each day to promote maximum student learning and enrichment.
- Set up lesson materials, bulletin board displays and demonstrations.
- Met regularly with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress.
Child Care Provider
Happy Days Preschool
Phoenix, AZ
05.2013 - 06.2015
- Enforced the school’s student discipline code to deal with problem situations.
- Took part in professional organizations and continuing education courses.
- Developed and taught lessons on relevant children's books, poems, movies and themes to promote student interest.
- Preserved the confidentiality of student records and information at all times.
Childcare Teacher
Magical Star Preschool
Phoenix, AZ
10.2012 - 06.2013
- Instructed children on proper health and personal habits.
- Meticulously sanitized toys and play equipment.
- Encouraged curiosity, exploration and problem-solving appropriate to children’s development levels.
- Maintained a child-friendly environment with access to outdoor activities.
- Continually kept abreast of toy and child-related recalls and safety warnings.
- Allowed for ample outdoor recreation time.
- Incorporated music and play into developmentally appropriate activities.
- Promoted good health by preparing meals with organic and natural ingredients.
- Dressed infants and toddlers and changed their diapers.
- Designed monthly activity schedules.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting and using the toilet.
Childcare Teacher
Little Footprint Daycare
Tempe, AZ
03.2011 - 09.2011
- 10 years toddler care experience.
- Encouraged good behaviors using the positive reinforcement method.
- Communicated with owners, board members and support team concerning personnel matters.
- Maintained a safe play environment by emphasizing and maintaining cleanliness and organization.
- Maintained a child-friendly environment with access to outdoor activities.
- Engaged with children on an individual basis in a pleasant manner.
- Built constructive and open relationships with families with forthright yet friendly communication.
- Promoted good health by preparing meals with organic and natural ingredients.
Childcare Teacher
Phoenix Christian Day Care
Phoenix, AZ
09.2007 - 12.2010
- Designed monthly activity schedules.
- Managed food inventory for [10]-person center in accordance with nutritional guidelines.
- Monitored each student’s educational progress with individualized charts and files.
- Continually kept abreast of toy and child-related recalls and safety warnings.
- Communicated with children in developmentally appropriate way.
- Communicated with parents through enrollment, tours, newsletters, conferences and direct personal communication.
- Offered well-balanced and nutritious menu options.
- Established a safe play environment for the children.
Education
GED - undefined
Gateway Community college
2009
Skills
- Positive reinforcement
- Positive and encouraging
- Creative imagination stimulation
- Fast learner
- Self-motivated
- Managing classroom for diverse populations
- Critical thinking
- Effective time management
- Student engagement
- Tailoring curriculum plans
- Age-appropriate lesson planning
- Positive learning environment
- Outstanding social skills
Timeline
Teacher
Greenville Avenue Child Development Center
08.2018 - 03.2020
Child Care Provider
Kids Station
08.2017 - Current
Teacher
Kids R Kids Richardson
08.2016 - 08.2017
Child Care Provider
Holly Hill Day School
08.2015 - 08.2016
Child Care Provider
Happy Days Preschool
05.2013 - 06.2015
Childcare Teacher
Magical Star Preschool
10.2012 - 06.2013
Childcare Teacher
Little Footprint Daycare
03.2011 - 09.2011
Childcare Teacher
Phoenix Christian Day Care
09.2007 - 12.2010
GED - undefined
Gateway Community college
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