Temple Vanhoy
Summary
Innovative educator with a strong background in lesson planning and curriculum alignment. Known for fostering a safe and welcoming classroom environment while ensuring effective communication with parents to support student success.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
NCPK Lead Teacher
Precious Child Academy
Pineville, NC
08.2025 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans that fostered children's learning and development.
- Implemented effective classroom management strategies to maintain a positive environment.
- Organized age-appropriate activities to enhance cognitive and social skills.
- Supervised classroom assistants to ensure optimal support for all students.
- Conducted assessments tracking student growth to inform instructional practices.
- Facilitated workshops for parents on child development and available educational resources.
- Maintained a safe, clean, welcoming classroom space for children and families.
- Organized activities promoting physical, mental, and social development of each child.
NCPK Lead Teacher
Ida Rankin Elementary
Mt Holly, NC
08.2024 - 01.2025
- Implemented classroom management strategies to ensure a positive learning atmosphere.
- Maintained a secure and disciplined environment to enhance student engagement.
- Designed engaging lesson plans that fostered children's development and learning.
- Conducted assessments to monitor student growth and guide instructional practices.
- Organized activities promoting physical, mental, and social development for each child.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss student progress and address concerns.
NCPK Lead Teacher
Mrs. Chris Play & Learn
Charlotte, NC
08.2022 - 06.2024
- Designed engaging lesson plans to foster children's development and learning.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Maintained a safe, clean, and welcoming classroom space for children and families.
- Maintained secure and disciplined classroom to provide positive learning environment.
- Organized activities to promote physical, mental and social development of each child.
- Conducted assessments to track student growth and inform instructional practices.
- Organized age-appropriate activities to enhance social and cognitive skills.
- Facilitated workshops for parents on child development and educational resources.
NCPK Lead Teacher
Richfield Child Development Center
Richfield, North Carolina
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Designed engaging lesson plans to foster children's development and learning.
- Organized age-appropriate activities to enhance social and cognitive skills.
- Organized activities to promote physical, mental and social development of each child.
- Conducted assessments to track student growth and inform instructional practices.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss student progress and address concerns.
- Maintained a safe, clean, and welcoming classroom space for children and families.
- Involved parents in student learning to increase family interaction and student support.
- Maintained secure and disciplined classroom to provide positive learning environment.
NCPK Lead Teacher
Mrs. Chris Play & Learn
Charlotte, North Carolina
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Designed engaging lesson plans to foster children's development and learning.
- Organized age-appropriate activities to enhance social and cognitive skills.
- Organized activities to promote physical, mental and social development of each child.
- Conducted assessments to track student growth and inform instructional practices.
- Maintained a safe, clean, and welcoming classroom space for children and families.
- Maintained secure and disciplined classroom to provide positive learning environment.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to maintain a positive learning environment.
1st Grade Teacher
Phoenix Academy
High Point, North Carolina
08.2015 - 06.2020
- Implemented classroom management strategies to foster a positive learning environment.
- Maintained safe, clean, and organized classroom environment.
- Created classroom environment that promoted positive behavior expectations and respect for diversity.
- Implemented evidence-based interventions designed to improve academic achievement among all learners.
- Assessed student performance through formal testing and informal observation.
- Attended professional development workshops related to best practices in teaching pedagogy or instructional strategies.
- Organized parent-teacher conferences to discuss student achievements and challenges.
- Coordinated with fellow teachers to align curriculum and share best practices.
- Assessed student performance through regular evaluations and observations.
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse learning styles and abilities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Child & Family Development
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
05-2012
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Stanly Community College
12-2010
Skills
- Lesson planning and curriculum alignment
- Classroom management strategies
- Student assessment techniques
- Parent communication skills
- Child development knowledge
Certification
SP 2 NC Professional Educator's License Birth-Kindergarten * Elementary Education (K-6)
Education and Training
other,other
Timeline
NCPK Lead Teacher
Precious Child Academy
08.2025 - Current
NCPK Lead Teacher
Ida Rankin Elementary
08.2024 - 01.2025
NCPK Lead Teacher
Mrs. Chris Play & Learn
08.2022 - 06.2024
NCPK Lead Teacher
Richfield Child Development Center
08.2021 - 06.2022
NCPK Lead Teacher
Mrs. Chris Play & Learn
08.2020 - 06.2021
1st Grade Teacher
Phoenix Academy
08.2015 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Science - Child & Family Development
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Stanly Community College