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Waltea Burton

Blythewood,SC

Summary

Accomplished Lead Teacher with a proven track record at La Petite Academy Inc., specializing in lesson development and fostering inclusive practices. Expert in leveraging diverse learning styles to enhance student mentoring, achieving significant improvements in student happiness and collaboration. Demonstrates a unique blend of subject matter expertise and the ability to build positive, trusting relationships. Ambitious Preschool Teacher passionate about maintaining well-balanced and encouraging learning environment. Versed in student assessments and class planning. Patient and understanding team player dedicated to supporting school mission and student success. Attentive and creative professional passionate about helping young children develop emotional, social and educational skills. Familiar with developmentally appropriate activities and experienced by providing nurturing environments conducive to learning. Promote physical, emotional and social health to complement academic progress.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Teacher, Three-Year-Olds Classroom

La Petite Academy Inc.
Columbia, SC
04.2024 - Current
  • Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships.
  • Engaged students in meaningful conversations about their interests and daily activities.
  • Read stories to children and taught painting, drawing, and crafts.
  • Observed children for signs of illness, injury, emotional disturbance, learning disorders, and speech problems.
  • Communicated with parents regularly to maintain student progress, schedule meetings, and increase overall student happiness.
  • Developed lesson plans and activities based on individual needs of each student.
  • Implemented behavior modeling and positive reinforcement into daily routines.

Preschool Teacher

YMCA Of Greater Indianapolis
Columbia, SC
03.2022 - Current
  • Facilitated group play activities that encouraged collaboration among students.
  • Organized creative and fun activities, enhancing children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
  • Collaborated with fellow teachers on various projects related to curriculum design and implementation.
  • Monitored student behavior to ensure compliance with rules and expectations set forth by school administration.
  • Incorporated music, art, games, books, blocks, puzzles into daily instruction.
  • Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships.

Education

High School Diploma -

Edisto High School
Orangeburg, SC
05-2002

Skills

  • Lesson development
  • Literacy strategies
  • Diverse learning styles
  • Student mentoring
  • Inclusive practices
  • Subject matter expertise

Timeline

Lead Teacher, Three-Year-Olds Classroom

La Petite Academy Inc.
04.2024 - Current

Preschool Teacher

YMCA Of Greater Indianapolis
03.2022 - Current

High School Diploma -

Edisto High School
Waltea Burton