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Taheerah Drayton

Greensboro,NC

Summary

Dynamic and dedicated educator with proven leadership. Expert in creative teaching strategies and fostering parental involvement, enhancing student engagement. Skilled in First Aid and CPR, ensuring a safe learning environment while promoting developmental growth. Committed to nurturing children's potential through innovative curriculum implementation.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Pre-K Teacher

Boys and Girls Learning Center
02.2025 - Current
  • Monitoring children's progress, identifying potential developmental or emotional issues, and communicating with parents about their child's development.
  • Create weekly plans and implement an age-appropriate curriculum that nurtures and stimulates all domains of each child's development.
  • Maintain ongoing, open communication with parents.
  • Ensuring compliance with NC Pre-K program requirements and childcare standards.
  • Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning while ensuring their safety.

Lead Preschool Teacher

Treasures of Joy Christian Learning Center
04.2006 - 02.2025
  • Assisted the Director with daily tasks including scheduling, reviewing financial statements, measuring productivity, determining overall strategies for the center.
  • Demonstrated leadership abilities by establishing strong relationships with parents through regular communication regarding their child's progress, fostering increased parental involvement in the educational process, conducting meetings to encourage a collaborative approach to education.
  • Implemented an age-appropriate curriculum that nurtures and stimulates all domains of each child's development.
  • Provided support for daily activities in all sectors including reviewing budgets, approving acquisition requests, leading recruitment efforts, managing calendars, tracking expenses, and facilitating payroll.

Paraprofessional

Newark Board of Education
09.1997 - 03.2006
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
  • Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
  • Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
  • Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.

Education

Educational Leadership And Administration

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
12-2020

Birth-Kindergarten/Administration

Winston-Salem State University
Winston-Salem, NC
12-2020

Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education

Durham Technical Community College
Durham, NC
12-2014

Skills

  • First Aid, CPR, and AED
  • SIDS
  • Creative teaching strategies
  • Leadership skills
  • Organizational skills
  • Team collaboration
  • Management of children/adults

Timeline

Lead Pre-K Teacher

Boys and Girls Learning Center
02.2025 - Current

Lead Preschool Teacher

Treasures of Joy Christian Learning Center
04.2006 - 02.2025

Paraprofessional

Newark Board of Education
09.1997 - 03.2006

Educational Leadership And Administration

Grand Canyon University

Birth-Kindergarten/Administration

Winston-Salem State University

Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education

Durham Technical Community College

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