Week 4 Assignment

Sharon A. Mitchell

Phone:  (470)458-5308

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Email:[email protected]

EDUCATION:

Ashford University, Bachelor of Science- Early Childhood Education, May 2014

Shorter University, Associate in Arts- Early Childhood Education, May 2012

Atlanta Technical College, Diploma- Child Development, May 2000

University of Arizona, Masters Education & Leadership, Exp. March 2021

AREAS OF STRENGTH

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More than 22 years in Early Education. Dedicated, self-motivated, passionate, professional. Able to work with students from diverse backgrounds. Trained in Second Steps; competent in providing support for children with social emotional and special needs. Knowledgeable of NAEYC, DECAL, Bright from the Start, Head Start and Georgia Pre-K Standards. Recognized for Leadership and commitment to Early Education Experienced in facilitating workshops and serving as mentor to new teachers. Excellent time-management skills; complete assessments and documentation in a timely matter.

Excellent Communication Skills (Verbal/written) Supervision/Team Leader/Team Player

Training/Mentoring/Coaching Goal Driven/Problem Solver

Concise Decision Making Skills Financial Management

Punctuality Prioritizing Tasks/Self Motivated

Computer Skills: Microsoft Word

Certifications: First Aid & CPR, Childhood Development Associate, 40 hour Center Director Credential, Career level 8 in PDR

WORK EXPERIENCE

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Sheltering Arms Learning Center, East Lake Center, June 2018-Present

Curriculum Specialist

Works in the center to ensure quality education standards; acts as a role model in regard to teaching techniques, discipline and professional growth and development; acts as a liaison between teaching staff and center management; maintains center resource and supply areas. Serves as a member of the Center Management Team, taking responsibility for center operations in the absence of the Center Director and Family Support Coordinator. Provides on site staff training and assists with area and agency wide training.

· Routinely observes in classroom using Sheltering Arms classroom observation forms, monthly focus checklists, NAEYC, ITERS, ECERS, CLASS, RRFTS and other related curriculum observation checklists.

· Assists teachers in self-evaluation and goal setting, follows up on previous goals.

· Serves as a mentor teacher working in classrooms when there is a teacher shortage or need for technical assistance.

· Models and provides coaching for developmentally appropriate practice for teachers in the classrooms.

· Meets regularly as part of the management team to share concerns and progress.

· Conducts lead teacher meetings at least twice a month.

· Assists Center Director in establishing agenda for staff meeting.

· Assists Center Director and Lead Teachers in conducting new teacher orientation.

· Assists Center Director with classroom teacher performance appraisals.

· Checks lesson plans weekly and gives feedback and approval.

· Works one-on-one with classroom staff to foster continued professional growth and development.

· Keeps track of educational materials and makes them available to staff as needed (resource books, training manuals, etc.)

· Ensures that resource and supply areas are organized and orderly.

· Checks classroom inventories and assists Center Director in ordering appropriate materials.

· Provides on site staff training for teachers and parents and assists with area and agency training.

· Follows up with teachers who have received training to ensure implementation in the classroom.

· Trains staff on and monitors developmental assessment data entry and use in weekly lesson plans.

· Meets regularly with Director Of Curriculum and Instruction to share curriculum concerns and assist in development of curriculum materials necessary for the implementation of the educational program.

· Participates in staff and parent meetings, as needed.

· Keeps informed of current information on child development by reading and attending conferences and workshops.

 

Sheltering Arms Early Education Center, East Lake Center, October 2013-June 2018

· Georgia Pre-K Lead Teacher/Georgia Pre K Coordinator

· Maintain a safe and healthy learning environment.

· Provide an integrated curriculum that meets the needs of individual children

· Plan and implement experiences that promote language and literacy development

· Utilized Teacher Strategies, GELDS, Creative Curriculum

· Assess children’s needs and developmental progress on an ongoing basis.

· Maintain weekly lesson plans.

· Knowledgeable of developmental stages.

· Promote communication with parents through progress notes, monthly newsletters, and parent conferences.

· Use positive guidance techniques and self-esteem building techniques

· Complete development assessment and screenings

· Knowledgeable of NAEYC, DECAL, Bright from the Start, Head Start and Pre-K Standards, Evaluate staff performance, supervise coach and encourage staff, assess training needs, plan and implement activities to meet the physical, emotional, intellectual and social needs of the children in the program, oversees Pre K program to ensure that Quality Rated status is obtained.

· Build Partnerships with the East Lake Foundations/ Partners within the community for Operational Story Book and Week of the Young Child.

· Hourly Counts, Playground Health and Safety Checklist and Ratio.

· Active Supervision.

· Implementing STEAM in the Summer Camp Program.

Sheltering Arms Early Education Center East Lake Center- September 2005– October 2013

Lead Preschool Teacher

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· Recruited staff through community outreach and overseeing the interview, hiring and orientation process

· Focused on establishing and maintaining on-going marketing efforts to sustain enrollment.

· Lead the center to achieve Quality Rated status in Georgia.

· Lead staff in implementation of developmentally appropriate curriculum.

· CLASS Teacher-Child Interactions.

· Utilized Creative Curriculum and Teacher Strategies.

· Created Lesson Plans.

· Maintained a Safe And Healthy Environment.

Sheltering Arms Early Learn Center, East Lake- March 2001 – 2005

Lead Teacher/ Infant & Toddler

· CLASS Teacher-Child Interactions.

· Learning Environments arrangements/development.

· Curriculum Implementation.

· Child Assessment.

· Classroom Management.

· Meeting All Children’s Needs.

· Working with Families to enhancing quality care.

· Professional Growth and Collaboration.

· Policies and Procedures based NAEYC, The Department of Early Childhood and Learning (DECAL) Head Start and State Regulations.

Highlights

· Increased enrollment from 40% to 85%

· Decreased the number of child related accidents

· Improved teacher awareness of curriculum and daily practices.

· Help with NAEYC Accreditation and Class Observation.

· Teacher Mentor for Sheltering Arms East Lake Center.

· Went through 2 NAEYC Reviews and 2 Quality Rated Reviews

· Class chosen for NAEYC Reviews and Quality Rated Reviews.

· NAEYC Accredited and Three Stars for Quality Rated at Sheltering Arms East Lake Center.