High-energy teacher with an extensive background in educating students. I am motivated and dedicated to creating a loving, positive, and driven classroom for my students.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director
Joy Center Christian Early Learning Center
Camp Hill
05.2023 - 06.2025
Developed and implemented educational programs for children aged six weeks to five years.
Supervised staff to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
Coordinated daily activities and schedules for children and educators.
Maintained communication with parents regarding children's progress and needs.
Conducted staff training sessions to enhance teaching methodologies and techniques.
Ensured compliance with all federal, state and local regulations related to childcare services provided by the daycare center.
Provided emergency first aid when needed during incidents involving any of the children under care.
Organized activities such as art projects, games, stories, music, field trips. to stimulate learning environment.
Interviewed potential employees and conducted background checks prior to hiring.
Conducted parent-teacher conferences to discuss progress of children's development.
Established relationships with parents through regular communication about their children's progress at the daycare center.
Implemented a rewards system for positive behavior among children while enforcing disciplinary action when needed.
Ordered supplies necessary for daily operations of the daycare center from approved vendors.
Conducted regular inspections of facilities to ensure safety standards were met.
Managed school's social media accounts to promote positive image to area families.
Trained, managed and motivated employees to promote professional skill development.
Kindergarten and First Grade Teacher
Tyler International School
Mbale
08.2021 - 05.2022
Designed engaging lesson plans for kindergarten and first-grade students.
Facilitated a positive classroom environment to encourage student participation.
Utilized various teaching tools to accommodate diverse learning styles.
Assessed student progress through observations and informal evaluations.
Managed classroom behavior using effective strategies and techniques.
Monitored, documented, and reported students' progress and performance.
Established positive relationships with students and their families.
Monitored student progress to ensure cooperation and growth.
Fostered language development, comprehension and vocabulary using traditional poetry, nursery rhymes, and riddles.
Improved students' reading independence using methodical sensory lessons on phonemic awareness and strategies for decoding by sounding out words.
Developed assessments to test student growth.
Provided individualized instruction for struggling students.
Led small group instruction to ensure that all students understand key concepts.
Supported English language learners by providing additional instruction when needed.
Encouraged critical thinking skills by engaging students in problem solving activities.
Organized classrooms into learning centers to facilitate play-based learning experiences.
Daycare Teacher
Joy Center Christian Early Learning Center
Camp Hill
08.2018 - 06.2021
Created engaging lesson plans to promote early childhood development.
Fostered a safe and nurturing environment for children to explore.
Facilitated daily activities that supported social and emotional growth.
Collaborated with parents to discuss children's progress and needs.
Implemented classroom management strategies to maintain order and focus.
Monitored children's behavior and provided guidance as needed.
Supervised children during meal times, playtime, and other activities.
Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
Supervised circle time, free play, outside play, and learning and developmental activities.
Assisted with toilet training and diaper changing when necessary.
Developed lesson plans and activities to engage children in learning.
Communicated with children's parents and guardians about daily activities, behaviors and problems.
Ensured safety of all children by monitoring playground equipment use.
Provided guidance on social development issues such as sharing, following directions.
Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
Encouraged creativity through art projects and storytelling.
Participated in staff meetings and professional development workshops.
Managed record keeping duties such as attendance records and daily reports of individual child activities.
Observed health practices such as proper handwashing procedures.
Sparked creativity and imagination by helping children discover new things each day.
Conducted assessments of student performance and progress.
Created and maintained a clean, organized, and stimulating environment conducive to learning.
Assisted children with daily routines, including toileting, feeding, and nap times.
Encouraged children's curiosity and exploration through interactive learning activities.
Read stories to children and taught painting, drawing, and crafts.
Organized creative and fun activities, enhancing children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
5th Grade Teacher
Wyoming County Board Of Education
Pineville
08.2011 - 05.2018
Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with state curriculum standards.
Implemented classroom management strategies to foster a positive learning environment.
Assessed student performance through various evaluation methods and tools.
Integrated technology into lessons to enhance student engagement and learning.
Provided individualized instruction to meet diverse learning needs of students.
Participated in professional development workshops to improve teaching practices.
Maintained accurate records of student grades and attendance data.
Developed and implemented lesson plans to meet the needs of all students.
Implemented various assessment tools such as quizzes or exams.
Arranged field trips as tool to provide students with real-world experiences.
Conducted parent-teacher conferences to discuss students' academic performance.
Organized and maintained a classroom environment conducive to learning.
Utilized differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles.
Coordinated after-school tutoring sessions for struggling learners.
Established positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
Provided instruction in core subjects such as reading, writing, math, science and social studies.
Facilitated small group work sessions to provide individualized attention to students' needs.
Inspired students to want to read by taking to library and helping to choose books.
Coordinated with special education staff to support students with special needs.
Organized and supervised class projects, field trips, and guest speaker events.
Guided students in the development of critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Formed deep relationships with parents and students by engaging groups through conferences, emails, texts, and phone calls.
Improved student engagement by implementing student-centered classroom management techniques to foster academic curiosity.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Concord University
Athens, WV
05-2011
Skills
Lesson planning
Classroom management
Curriculum development
Student assessment
Parent communication
Critical thinking
Creative instruction
Project-based learning
Staff training
Curriculum design
Conflict resolution
Affiliations
Leadership role on church leadership team.
Interned under the assistant director for Global School of Supernatural Ministry.
Certification
Directors Credential
Global School of Supernatural Ministry Certification