Tasha Mickens-Shepard
Warsaw,NC
Summary
Dynamic educator and leader with a proven track record at Childcare Network, adept at fostering collaborative learning and innovative lesson planning. Excelled in building strong community relationships and enhancing student success through effective motivational techniques and comprehensive student assessments. Demonstrated excellence in maintaining compliance and improving staff productivity, embodying both hard and soft skills essential for educational advancement.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
NC Pre-K Teacher
Wee Are The World Childcare
04.2024 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
Education Disability Specialist
Telamon Corporation
08.2019 - 04.2024
- Engaged with parents and families to build positive relationships for children to thrive.
- Recruited, selected, and retained high-quality staff to reduce turnover and foster stability.
- Supervised and managed team of childcare professionals to guarantee highest standards of care.
- Communicated with local and state government agencies to maintain compliance with all regulations.
- Operated under licensing guidelines to protect health, safety and well-being of children.
- Remained up-to-date on industry trends and advancements in disability support services, leveraging this knowledge to better serve claimants and their families.
- Maintained comprehensive knowledge of federal regulations and policies governing disability benefits programs, ensuring compliance at all times.
- Assisted clients in understanding their rights and responsibilities under the Social Security Disability program.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to gather pertinent information for accurate decision-making on disability claims.
Center Director
Childcare Network
08.2017 - 08.2019
- Promoted positive company image and established reputation as provider of choice for educational programs in greater community.
- Developed strong community relationships to support center programs and initiatives.
- Led team of educators in creating innovative curriculum that aligned with state standards and promoted student success.
- Increased staff productivity with regular training sessions, clear expectations, and constructive feedback.
- Collaborated with parents to enhance communication channels, strengthening the home-school partnership for improved student outcomes.
- Oversaw daily operations, streamlining processes for increased efficiency and effectiveness.
- Kept facility in compliance with all applicable standards and laws.
- Fostered caring and safe environment for children and parents.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
University of Mount Olive
Mount Olive, NC05-2012
Skills
- Motivating students
- Collaborative learning
- Group and individual instruction
- Student assessment
- Innovative lesson planning
- Student needs assessment
- Project-based learning
- Community involvement
Timeline
NC Pre-K Teacher
Wee Are The World Childcare
04.2024 - Current
Education Disability Specialist
Telamon Corporation
08.2019 - 04.2024
Center Director
Childcare Network
08.2017 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
University of Mount Olive
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