Taru Silvers
Marshall,NC
Summary
Dedicated early childhood professional with exceptional knowledge of child-based interest teaching and emotional responsive instruction. Successful at working closely with any size classrooms and keeping detailed records of social, behavioral, and academic growth. Professional committed to optimizing children's experiences for long-term success through collaboration with families and other professionals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher - NC PreK/Early Head Start
Verner Center for Early Learning
05.2018 - Current
- Organized and led activities in emergent curriculum to promote physical, cognitive, and emotional/social development
- Created a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and overall development growth for all students
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for child development at home and school
- Maintained daily routines to help children feel regulated, safe and promote development
- Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals, and naps
- Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related, or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies
- Consistently used Emotionally Responsive Practice, Conscious Discipline and Circle of Security
- Obtained training in Heggerty, Fundations and LETRS
Nanny
Self-Employed
06.2016 - 01.2018
- Engaged with children to create nurturing, safe environments to promote emotional, social, and intellectual growth
- Regulated children's schedules to balance rest, learning and play
- Physically and verbally interacted with children to promote mental and emotional development
- Developed lasting, professional relationships with families by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback
- Kept parents' contact information, emergency services phone number and child's health history on hand in case of emergency situations
Toddler Teacher
Childcare Network
05.2015 - 04.2016
- Completed morning classroom and play area opening duties
- Cultivated positive rapport with students, faculty, and parents
- Openly exchanged ideas and materials with coworkers
- Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals, and naps
- Introduced learning activities and imaginative play materials for children to explore and manipulate
- Sparked creativity and imagination by helping children discover new things each day
- Supervised circle time, free play, outside play and learning and developmental activities
Infant Teacher
Irene Wortham Center
02.2014 - 02.2015
- Sanitized toys, equipment, supplies and surfaces regularly
- Maintained tidy, clean, and safe environments for children
- Changed diapers, used bibs, and monitored behaviors to maintain good hygiene for each child
- Followed safe feeding guidelines and parental requests for breastmilk, formula, and solids
- Helped infants develop communication skills through baby sign language while also promoting positive behaviors and social skills
- Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes
- Communicated with children's parents and guardians about daily activities, children’s development, and parent concerns/goals
Substitute Headstart Teacher
Community Action Opportunities
08.2013 - 02.2014
- Implemented the daily tasks of teachers who were absent
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff
- Maintained student attendance and paperwork to prevent lapses during teacher absences
- Provided notes and reports on school day activities to primary teacher
- Enforced classroom routines to keep students on schedule and operating at consistent level
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Development And Family Studies
University of North Carolina At Greensboro
05.2022
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
12.2018
Skills
- Collaborating with parents and early education professionals
- Building rapport with children
- Training & Development in Emotional Responsive Practice, Circle of Security, Conscious Discipline, Heggerty, LETRS, and Fundations
- Providing a environment children are safe and secure
- Lesson Planning
- Activity Planning based on children's interests
- Classroom Management
- CPR/First aid certified
- B-K Licensure
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Lead Teacher - NC PreK/Early Head Start
Verner Center for Early Learning
05.2018 - Current
Nanny
Self-Employed
06.2016 - 01.2018
Toddler Teacher
Childcare Network
05.2015 - 04.2016
Infant Teacher
Irene Wortham Center
02.2014 - 02.2015
Substitute Headstart Teacher
Community Action Opportunities
08.2013 - 02.2014
Bachelor of Science - Human Development And Family Studies
University of North Carolina At Greensboro
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
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