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Tabitha Cherry

Covington,GA

Summary

Patient Montessori Teacher with 5 years of experience educating children and supporting skills development. Excellent classroom management skills with tactful and pragmatic approach to problematic behavior. Committed to maintaining nurturing learning environments to foster creativity and independence.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Preschool Lead Teacher

Lifespan Montessori
12.2021 - 03.2023
  • Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
  • Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Established guidelines for teacher performance, lesson planning and compliance with established procedures.
  • Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
  • Identified signs of emotional and developmental problems in children and reported to parents.
  • Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
  • Provided open and loving environment where children direct learning process.
  • Motivated teaching staff to continually improve strategies and maximize student learning.
  • Completed documentation on individual children and teachers for recordkeeping.

School Office Manager

Montessori School Of Covington
08.2020 - 11.2021
  • Onboarded new employees with new hire documentation.
  • Corresponded with parents and staff through email, telephone, or postal mail.
  • Confirmed appointments, communicated with staff and parents, and updated staff and student records.
  • Restocked supplies and submitted purchase orders to maintain stock levels.
  • Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
  • Maintained confidentiality of information regarding students and company.
  • Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
  • Greeted incoming visitors, parents and students professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Handled cash transactions and payments records accurately.

Lead Toddler Teacher

Lifespan Montessori
01.2018 - 08.2020
  • Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
  • Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
  • Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
  • Implemented curriculum to enhance classes with learning-focused activities.
  • Documented behavior, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
  • Gathered materials and resources to prepare for lessons and activities.

Quality Specialist

A Kid's World
09.2023 - 02.2024
  • Managed a team of teachers, providing coaching and guidance for improved performance.
  • Conducted staff evaluations and provided constructive feedback, fostering professional growth and development.
  • Collaborated with staff to create an inclusive environment, accommodating diverse learning needs.
  • Managed daily operations.
  • Hired and trained new preschool employees.
  • Implemented school policies, procedures, and systems to promote safe and healthy environment in compliance with state standards.
  • Maintained high-quality child care standards based on developmentally appropriate practices.

Education

Technical Certification of Credit - Early Childhood Care And Education

Athens Technical College
Athens, GA
05.2001 -

Skills

    Problem-solving

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Timeline

Quality Specialist

A Kid's World
09.2023 - 02.2024

Preschool Lead Teacher

Lifespan Montessori
12.2021 - 03.2023

School Office Manager

Montessori School Of Covington
08.2020 - 11.2021

Lead Toddler Teacher

Lifespan Montessori
01.2018 - 08.2020

Technical Certification of Credit - Early Childhood Care And Education

Athens Technical College
05.2001 -
Tabitha Cherry