Tereva Hughes
Spruce Pine,NC
Summary
Obtain a position as a counseling professional that will allow to expand knowledge and experience in the field while utilizing commitment to children’s educational needs and development. To promote imagination and higher-order thinking in a way that increases student accomplishments.
Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness. Early Childhood Educator devoted to successfully preparing children for a full educational career. Committed to teaching students good studying habits at young ages. Attends professional development seminars, faculty meetings and parent-teacher conferences to remain connected to the needs of children and parents.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Preschool Teacher
Mcdowell County Schools
08.2008 - Current
- *Fostering safe and nurturing environment.
- *Effectively communicating with children and their families.
- *Adapting to individual developmental needs. Implementing strategies to support behavior management.
- *Planning and implementing instruction. Observation, case management, and documentation.
- *Record keeping with children's files.
- Assisted and supervised 18 children through entire school day.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Clinical Counseling
Montreat College
Black Mountain, NC 01.2024 - Current
Bachelors - Early Childhood
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN 08.2003 - 12.2005
Early Childhood Associate - Early Childhood Education And Care
Mayland Community College
Spruce Pine, NC 08.2001 - 05.2003
Skills
Managing Child and Daycare Inspection Files
Designing classroom layouts
Developing lesson plans
Researching educational activities
Creating educational activities
Recognizing special needs in early-aged children
Problem-solving skills
Developing growth plans for individual cases
Activity planning
Classroom management
Lesson planning
Child development
Certification
CPR and First Aid
Professionalreferences
- Desarae Kirkpatrick, desaraekirkpatrick@burke.k12.nc.us, EC Director, Burke County Schools, 828-460-8016
- Rodney Slagle, 55 Plantation Drive, Marion, NC, 28752, Retired Principal, Rodslagle@charter.net, 828-442-0403
- Steven Roark, 820 Marler Road, Marion, NC, 28752, Principal, West Marion Elementary, Steven.roark@mcdowell.k12.nc.us, 828-260-4536
- Ashley Kelvy,162 Wildwood Mountain Lane, Marion NC, 28752, ashleykelvy1@gmail.com, Former colleague, 828-803-7647
Timeline
Some College (No Degree) - Clinical Counseling
Montreat College
01.2024 - Current
Preschool Teacher
Mcdowell County Schools
08.2008 - Current
Bachelors - Early Childhood
East Tennessee State University
08.2003 - 12.2005
Early Childhood Associate - Early Childhood Education And Care
Mayland Community College
08.2001 - 05.2003
CPR and First Aid
Playground Safety
Orton Gillingham
Letrs Training
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