Emily Jordan
Bakersville
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven ability to create inclusive lesson plans that engage students. Expertise in implementing effective classroom management techniques fosters a positive learning environment, enhancing student relationships and educational outcomes. High-energy Lead Teacher dedicated to refining teaching strategies and improving student comprehension, with a strong commitment to supporting struggling learners. Proficient in transforming behavioral challenges into opportunities for growth, cultivating productive and enthusiastic students.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher
Headstart Daycare
10.2025 - Current
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Mentored junior teachers to enhance instructional strategies and classroom management skills.
- Facilitated professional development workshops to promote best teaching practices among staff.
- Collaborated with parents and administration to support student academic growth and wellbeing.
- Assessed student progress through various evaluation methods, ensuring individualized learning approaches.
- Integrated technology into the classroom to enhance learning experiences and student engagement.
- Established a positive classroom environment that fosters inclusivity and respect among students.
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased student engagement and success.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.
- Worked one-on-one with students and student teachers to increase overall classroom success.
- Used data-driven decision-making processes to analyze student performance trends and adjust instructional practices accordingly, leading to improved outcomes.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
Babysitter
Family Friends and Neighbors
10.2020 - Current
- Encouraging healthy physical activity by taking walks together or playing games outside.
- Greeting parents upon arrival home from work and providing updates on the day's events.
- Engaging in age-appropriate activities like reading stories or playing games.
- Completing light housekeeping tasks such as tidying up toys and books.
- Transporting children to school, sports activities, or other engagements when necessary.
- Administering medication when needed according to parent instructions.
- Helping older children with homework assignments as directed by parents.
- Enforcing discipline when necessary but always doing so calmly and respectfully.
- Creating an atmosphere of fun that allows for occasional rule-bending within reason.
- Providing a safe environment for children to explore their curiosity and creativity.
- Read stories and played alphabet games to promote early literacy.
- Organized creative activities to develop children's physical, emotional and social growth.
- Created safe environment for children by removing hazards and developing appropriate boundaries and rules.
- Identified signs of emotional or developmental problems in children to alert parents or guardians.
- Observed and monitored children's play activities.
- Encouraged positive behaviors, including patience with teachers and fellow kids.
- Supported children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Dressed children and changed diapers.
After School Site Lead
YMCA of Mitchell County
09.2025 - 10.2025
- Create fun and unique lesson plans each week.
- Open the children's minds to curiosity.
- Watch and take care of 8-11 children daily.
- Assist with homework.
- Kept the classroom on a schedule.
- Clean the classroom daily.
- Communicate with the parents about what their child did well on and what they needed to work on.
- Led daily operations to ensure program delivery aligned with YMCA standards.
- Maintained detailed records of project progress, allowing for accurate forecasting of future needs.
- Collaborated with other Site Leads to share best practices and improve overall company performance.
- Resolved conflicts among team members, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
- Promoted a culture of continuous learning by offering professional development opportunities to team members regularly.
- Trained new team members on site policies and procedures.
Advocate
Mitchell County Safe Place
08.2025 - 09.2025
- Complete client intake.
- Cleaned the offices.
- Listened to the clients.
- Communicated with other staff and clients.
- Worked both day shifts and night shifts.
- Completed lock up routines.
- Made the clients feel heard.
- Daily check in on clients.
Sales Manager
Cato Fashions
03.2023 - 07.2024
- Assisted senior management in developing long-term strategic goals for the company's growth.
- Provided technical support for customers when needed, answering questions about product features and capabilities.
- Trained, coached, and mentored junior sales personnel to ensure success in their roles.
- Established relationships with key clients, while maintaining existing customer base.
- Collaborated with marketing team to create promotional materials for target customers.
- Established ambitious goals for employees to promote achievement and surpass business targets.
- Maintained accurate records of all transactions between customers and company representatives.
Education
Associate of Arts -
Mayland Community College
Spruce Pine, NC05.2024
Skills
- Childcare
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Upholding discipline rules
- Problem-solving skills
- Customer needs assessment
- Classroom management
- Cash handling accuracy
- Hospitality and accommodation
- Childcare needs
- Lesson planning
- Activity planning
Accomplishments
- Member of Alpha Sigma Alpha Sorority
- National Honors Society 2021-2022
- 4H district winner and state participant
- Honors classes
- Early College graduate
Activities
- Member of Alpha Sigma Alpha Sorority
- Member of Lavender Student Association 2024-2025
- Member of National Honors Society 2021-2022
- Early College Graduate
Timeline
Lead Teacher
Headstart Daycare
10.2025 - Current
After School Site Lead
YMCA of Mitchell County
09.2025 - 10.2025
Advocate
Mitchell County Safe Place
08.2025 - 09.2025
Sales Manager
Cato Fashions
03.2023 - 07.2024
Babysitter
Family Friends and Neighbors
10.2020 - Current
Associate of Arts -
Mayland Community College