Shynetrice Times
Lauderhill
Summary
Dynamic early childhood educator with a proven track record at Central Preschool Academy, enhancing student engagement through creative teaching strategies and project-based learning. Skilled in fostering parent-teacher communication and ensuring health and safety, I successfully mentored new teachers, leading to improved classroom consistency and student performance.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead VPK Teacher
Central Preschool Academy
02.2021 - Current
- Mentored new teachers in VPK program best practices, leading to increased consistency across classrooms.
- Promoted a love of reading by incorporating diverse literature selections into daily lessons and creating an inviting classroom library space.
- Evaluated student performance using various assessment tools, providing targeted feedback for improvement.
- Boosted parent involvement through regular communication regarding student progress and upcoming events.
- Enhanced student engagement with hands-on projects that fostered critical thinking skills.
- Increased attendance rates through proactive outreach to families experiencing challenges or barriers to attending school regularly.
- Established strong connections with local community organizations, resulting in valuable partnerships and resources for the VPK program.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on teaching methods and early childhood education research findings.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment by promoting collaboration and open communication among students.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
Assistant Director of Childcare
Central Preschool Academy
02.2021 - Current
- Streamlined communication between teachers, parents, and administrators to foster a collaborative learning environment.
- Oversaw the recruitment, hiring, and onboarding process for new educators to maintain a high-quality teaching staff.
- Implemented effective conflict resolution strategies for resolving issues among faculty members or between students.
- Mentored new teachers through observation, feedback, and professional development opportunities.
- Conducted regular safety drills to ensure preparedness in case of emergency situations at school premises.
- Assisted the Director in developing innovative programs to improve students'' academic performance and retention rate.
- Coordinated field trips or off-campus activities that promote experiential learning opportunities outside the classroom setting.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
Education
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Broward College
Davie06-2027
High School Diploma -
Smart School High
Lauderdale Lakes, FL06-2013
Skills
- Health and safety
- Parent-teacher communication
- Student engagement
- Creative teaching strategies
- Fine motor skills
- Gross motor skills
- Early childhood education
- Project-based learning
Timeline
Lead VPK Teacher
Central Preschool Academy
02.2021 - Current
Assistant Director of Childcare
Central Preschool Academy
02.2021 - Current
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Broward College
High School Diploma -
Smart School High
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