Motivated educator eager to apply combined knowledge and skills to enhance young learners' growth and development while utilizing excellent communication, organizational, and 21st-century instructional skills to support student success.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Durham/NC Pre- K Lead Teacher
Primary Colors Early Learning Ctr
Durham, NC
08.2023 - Current
Developed and implemented strategies to improve student learning outcomes.
Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
Differentiated instruction according to student skill level.
Create lesson plans with NCFELD with supported classroom materials to promote positive learning experiences.
Participated in workshops, trainings, and conferences to improve educational skills.
Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social, and emotional development.
Head Start Center Director/School Readiness Coach
McDougald Terrace Head Start Site/ FCR,INC
Durham, NC
09.2018 - 03.2023
Coached and mentored new and seasoned teachers with CLASS research-based student-teacher practices
Conducted observations in Pre-K classrooms using the CLASS Reliability tool
Reviewed data to identify teachers' and students learning needs
Maintained files for state childcare licensing and sanitation standards, rules, and regulations
Supervised daily activities and performance of up to four regular employees.
Recruited, interviewed, hired, and monitored qualified childcare staff.
Preschool Lead Teacher
Durham Head Start, FCR, INC.
Durham, NC
08.2008 - 06.2018
Taught children foundational skills in cognitive, health and physical, language, approaches to learning and social emotional.
Administered Dial 4 and documented results of student assessments
Collaborated with parents and support staff to develop and maintain strong support networks and build rapport to foster seamless communication at home visits/center visits and IEP meetings.
Monitored students' progress using observation techniques and documented development records.
Controlled classroom environment with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
Planned and implemented lessons using Teaching Strategies Gold to meet diverse student needs through Creative Curriculum.
Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods.
PRESCHOOL ASSISTANT TEACHER
Operation Breakthrough Head Start
Durham, NC
10.2001 - 06.2008
Supported lead teacher with daily classroom activities.
Monitored students to observe behavior, enforce rules and maintain safety during bus duty, gross motor play, inside classroom, and during field trips.
Created and assembled classroom displays and decorated bulletin boards monthly.
Helped facilitate parent-teacher conferences and home visits.
Observed children to record development with anecdotal records and assessed with Lap- D assessment .
Bachelor Of Science (B.S) - Early Childhood Education
North Carolina Central University
Master Of Arts (M.A) - Education
Ashford University/ UAGC
Bachelor Of Science (B.S) - Family and Consumer Sciences
North Carolina Central University
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Durham Technical Community College
Professional Educator License- Residency [2023-2024]
Pre- K C.L.A.S.S. observer certification - [2015- 2024]
First Aid and CPR - [2023-2025]
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