Teresa Kirby
Pastor Wife
Altoona,AL
Summary
Dynamic Pre-K Teacher and Assistant Manager with a proven track record at Mount Zion, excelling in early childhood education and parent-teacher communication. Skilled in curriculum planning and fostering child development, I create engaging learning environments that promote cognitive skills and emotional growth, ensuring every child thrives in a safe and nurturing space. Early childhood education professional with strong foundation in child development, classroom management, and creative curriculum implementation. Proven ability to foster collaborative and nurturing environment, adapting to diverse student needs and objectives. Known for reliability, effective communication, and results-driven approach to teaching. Skilled in developing engaging lesson plans, promoting social skills, and ensuring safe, inclusive learning space.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Pre-K Teacher Plus Pastor Wife
Mount Zion
05.1999 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans to foster early childhood learning and development.
- Implemented age-appropriate educational activities to enhance cognitive skills.
- Maintained a safe and nurturing classroom environment for children.
- Collaborated with parents to support children's educational progress and social development.
- Assisted in organizing classroom materials and resources for daily activities.
- Observed and assessed student behavior to tailor individual learning approaches.
- Adapted lessons based on diverse learning styles to ensure inclusivity in education.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Fostered a love of learning among students by maintaining an energetic teaching style and incorporating creative, interactive elements into lessons.
Filing Clerk and Answer Phone and Drug Court
Hope House
11.2022 - 04.2023
- Organized and maintained filing systems for easy access to documents.
- Assisted in data entry tasks to ensure accuracy and completeness of records.
- Supported daily operations by sorting and distributing incoming mail and packages.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline document retrieval processes.
- Developed familiarity with office equipment, including copiers and printers, for efficient operation.
- Maintained confidentiality while handling sensitive information in various files.
- Ensured compliance with organizational policies regarding document management procedures.
- Managed physical records storage, ensuring proper labeling, organization, and safekeeping of essential documents.
- Assisted in the smooth functioning of the office by managing high volumes of paperwork and information.
- Identified and corrected inconsistencies in filing systems for increased accuracy.
Assistant Manager
Fort Payne City Schools
10.1990 - 05.2002
- Led team in executing operational strategies, enhancing overall efficiency and productivity.
- Developed training programs to improve employee performance and skill sets.
- Streamlined communication channels, facilitating collaboration among departments.
- Implemented process improvements, reducing workflow bottlenecks and increasing throughput.
- Coordinated staff schedules to optimize resource allocation and meet operational demands.
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
Education
GED -
Albertville High
Albertville, AL05-1978
Skills
- Patience and empathy
- Music and movement
- Curriculum planning
- Parent-teacher communication
- Health and safety
- Child development
- Child supervision
- Fine motor skills
Timeline
Filing Clerk and Answer Phone and Drug Court
Hope House
11.2022 - 04.2023
Pre-K Teacher Plus Pastor Wife
Mount Zion
05.1999 - Current
Assistant Manager
Fort Payne City Schools
10.1990 - 05.2002
GED -
Albertville High