Stephanie Edwards
Saint Charles,IA
Summary
Dedicated educator committed to fostering a safe, engaging, and nurturing classroom environment. Expertise in developing age-appropriate activities that stimulate creativity, while addressing individual student needs to promote growth and social development.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PRESCHOOL TEACHER ASSOCIATE
Interstate 35 Community Schools
09.2020 - 12.2025
- Maintained a safe and nurturing classroom environment for all children.
- Organized age-appropriate activities that fostered creativity and exploration.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Promoted understanding, good manners, and social skills among children through targeted instruction.
- Facilitated classroom activities that stimulated physical, mental, and social development in preschool students.
- Assisted each student individually during class time.
- Documented children's developmental progress through careful observation of activities and interactions.
- Supervised outdoor playtime while ensuring safety regulations were followed.
- Supported maintenance of safety protocols within classroom setting.
ASSOCIATE
Carlisle Community Schools
03.2015 - 05.2015
- Implemented behavioral management strategies that fostered a positive classroom environment.
- Collaborated with special education staff to address individual student needs effectively.
- Supported teachers in executing individualized education plans, effectively addressing diverse student needs.
- Monitored student progress and provided constructive feedback to enhance learning outcomes.
EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHER
Unity Point Child Development Center
09.2014 - 03.2015
- Collaborated with parents to share insights on child progress and address developmental needs.
- Utilized early childhood education best practices to enhance curriculum delivery.
- Assessed children's abilities, strengths, interests and needs through observations.
- Maintained comprehensive records of student progress across developmental areas to inform individualized support.
- Documented daily activities, behaviors, meals, and naps for each child.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety standards throughout facility, promoting a safe learning environment.
EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHER
Unity Point Child Development Center
04.2012 - 08.2012
- Utilized early childhood education best practices to enhance curriculum delivery.
- Assessed children's abilities, strengths, interests and needs through observations.
- Maintained detailed records of student progress to inform individualized support and curriculum adjustments.
- Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
- Collaborated with parents to enhance understanding of child progress and developmental needs.
- Enforced health and safety standards to ensure a safe learning environment in compliance with licensing regulations.
EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHER
Unity Point Child Development Center
12.2010 - 12.2011
- Collaborated with parents to share insights on child progress and developmental needs, fostering supportive home-school connections.
- Utilized early childhood education best practices to enhance curriculum delivery.
- Assessed children's abilities, strengths, interests and needs through observations.
- Tracked and analyzed student progress across developmental areas, informing individualized instructional strategies.
- Documented daily activities, behaviors, meals, and naps to ensure comprehensive understanding of each child's routine and well-being.
- Enforced health and safety standards throughout the facility according to licensing regulations.
Education
B.A. - Elementary Education (K-6), Reading (K-8)
William Penn University
Oskaloosa, IA05-2026
Associates - Early Childhood Education
DMACC
Ankeny, IA12-2010
High School Diploma -
Carlisle High School
Carlisle, IA05-2008
Skills
- Child development expertise
- Instructional strategies
- Curriculum implementation
- Assessment strategies
- Behavioral guidance
- Classroom oversight
- Safety protocols
- Parental engagement
- Conflict mediation techniques
- Instructional differentiation
- Compassionate communication
Awards
- Child Abuse Mandatory Reporting
- First Aid and CPR
- Blood Borne Pathogens
- Right to Know
- Suicide Prevention and Postvention
- IRRC Certifications in Dyslexia
Certification
Associates of Science in Early Childhood Education
Timeline
PRESCHOOL TEACHER ASSOCIATE
Interstate 35 Community Schools
09.2020 - 12.2025
ASSOCIATE
Carlisle Community Schools
03.2015 - 05.2015
EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHER
Unity Point Child Development Center
09.2014 - 03.2015
EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHER
Unity Point Child Development Center
04.2012 - 08.2012
EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHER
Unity Point Child Development Center
12.2010 - 12.2011
B.A. - Elementary Education (K-6), Reading (K-8)
William Penn University
Associates - Early Childhood Education
DMACC
High School Diploma -
Carlisle High School