Teresa Blanding
Education
Columbia,SC
Summary
Kind and enthusiastic teacher with 18 years of experience. Detail-oriented planner with a talent for developing individualized lesson plans and cultivating classroom atmospheres of a positivity and progressive nature. Committed to comprehensive student growth.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Developmental Kindergarten Lead Teacher
John P. Thomas
Columbia, SC
02.2016 - 08.2021
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Created child-centered learning environment characterized by consistent application of sound mental health and educational psychology practices.
- Played games with students to increase understanding of subjects.
- Integrated outdoor education into lesson plans.
- Collaborated with other faculty and staff to promote rigorous learning opportunities, general well-being of school and collective interest of staff and student body.
- Provided guidance on policies and initiatives for kindergarten teaching team.
- Applied evidence-based practices for classroom management to enhance learning results.
- Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
- Created, managed and participated in variety of learning environments and activities to support opportunities for students to develop full potential and achieve learning objectives.
Lead Teacher
Harvest Childcare Center
Lexington, SC
04.2013 - 12.2018
- Guided student teachers and teaching aides in classroom management, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions.
- Chose optimum curriculum for each class and devised creative daily lesson plans to meet requirements and needs of different learners.
- Increased student involvement in program offerings through strategic redesign of program processes and methods.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Introduced new software into classrooms, enhancing student comprehension and improving test scores.
- Coordinated field trips for classes and wrote detailed itineraries for student safety.
- Taught student classrooms with varying teaching methods and elevated average GPA.
Watkins Nance Elementary School
Richland School District One
Columbia, SC
08.2015 - 12.2015
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
- Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
Bradley Elementary School
Richland One School District
Columbia, South Carolina
10.2008 - 06.2014
- Collaborated with education and social services professionals to develop appropriate agency services for students and families.
- Participated in school-wide staff meetings and professional development relevant to field of social work.
- Conducted interviews with students, family members and school personnel to gather information and assess student social, emotional and behavioral adjustment to school.
- Provided social work support to assist parents with children.
Fantasy Island Infant & Child Care Center
Fantasy Island Infant & Day Care Center
Columbia, South Carolina
11.2006 - 08.2012
- Worked with Infants and collaborated with staff and parents.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalization and small group assistance.
- Assessed social, emotional, and academic needs to plan goals appropriately.
Education
Associate of Arts - Paralegal Studies
South University
Columbia, SC 02.2002 - 06.2003
Bachelor of Arts - Legal Studies
South University
Columbia, SC 06.2003 - 06.2005
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Grand Canon University
Phoenix, AZ 06.2012 - 12.2015
Skills
Early childhood development
Smart Classroom
Lesson Planning
Differentiated instruction
Classroom management
Early Reading
Group and individual instruction
Teambuilding
Affiliations
Member of (SCEA) South Carolina Educational Association
Member of Cornerstone International Church
Lead Administrator at Cornerstone International Church
Timeline
Developmental Kindergarten Lead Teacher
John P. Thomas
02.2016 - 08.2021
Watkins Nance Elementary School
Richland School District One
08.2015 - 12.2015
Lead Teacher
Harvest Childcare Center
04.2013 - 12.2018
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Grand Canon University
06.2012 - 12.2015
Bradley Elementary School
Richland One School District
10.2008 - 06.2014
Fantasy Island Infant & Child Care Center
Fantasy Island Infant & Day Care Center
11.2006 - 08.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Legal Studies
South University
06.2003 - 06.2005
Associate of Arts - Paralegal Studies
South University
02.2002 - 06.2003