Faith Bentley
Cornelius
Summary
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
13
13
years of professional experience
2013
2013
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Infant Teacher
Davidson child development center
Davidson
2025.10 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse infant learning needs.
- Supervised classroom activities to ensure safety and compliance with regulations.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents through regular communication and updates.
- Mentored junior teachers in effective teaching strategies and classroom management.
- Implemented age-appropriate educational activities to promote cognitive development.
- Collaborated with staff to create a nurturing and inclusive learning environment.
- Monitored infant progress and provided feedback to parents during conferences.
- Organized community events to strengthen family involvement in the center's programs.
- Followed safe feeding guidelines and parental requests for breastmilk, formula and solids.
- Maintained tidy, clean and safe environments for children.
- Maintained daily records of activities, behaviors, meals served, naps taken. for each child.
- Monitored each infant's growth and development on an individual basis.
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate curricula for infants that incorporated both physical and cognitive activities.
- Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding their children's behavior and overall well-being.
- Created positive relationships with families by establishing open communication channels between home and school environments.
- Changed diapers, used bibs and monitored behaviors to maintain good hygiene for each child.
- Participated in parent meetings to discuss progress reports and any issues concerning their children's development.
- Assisted in transitioning new students into the classroom setting by creating individual plans based on their unique needs.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations related to health standards such as hand washing procedures.
- Provided a safe, nurturing environment in which children could learn and grow.
- Provided comfort and support during times of distress or illness when necessary.
- Established a variety of routines within the classroom setting such as circle time, snack time, story time.
- Facilitated group activities designed to promote socialization among the infants.
- Helped infants develop communication skills through baby sign language while also promoting positive behaviors and social skills.
- Encouraged language development through reading stories, singing songs, and playing games with the infants.
- Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
- Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
- Planned special events such as holiday parties or end-of-year celebrations to foster community spirit among staff members and families alike.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan lessons that would engage all ages of children in the classroom setting.
- Assisted parents in providing appropriate care at home by offering guidance on nutrition, hygiene, safety practices.
- Observed children to detect signs of potential learning or behavioral problems.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Participated in professional development opportunities related to early childhood education.
- Sparked creativity and imagination by helping children discover new things each day.
- Read aloud and played alphabet games to encourage early literacy.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Supervised circle time, free play, outside play, and learning and developmental activities.
- Communicated with children's parents and guardians about daily activities, behaviors and problems.
- Monitored children's play activities to identify additional learning opportunities or behavioral issues.
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Introduced learning activities and imaginative play to teach children to explore.
- Escorted children on outings and trips to promote enrichment and maintain safety.
- Supported children's emotional and social development by adapting communication tactics for differing client needs.
- Maintained accurate records of children's attendance, progress, and health concerns.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and refine curriculum that meets state and national standards.
- Administered first aid and medication in accordance with health and safety regulations.
- Adapted teaching methods to suit different learning abilities and styles within the classroom.
- Supervised children in classroom and playground settings, ensuring their safety and well-being.
- Assisted children with daily routines, including toileting, feeding, and nap times.
- Coordinated with co-teachers and staff to plan and execute school events and field trips.
- Guided children in developing essential life skills, such as independence and problem-solving.
- Communicated with parents regularly to maintain student progress, schedule meetings, and increase overall student happiness.
- Instructed and assisted children in eating, toileting, and resting to help develop healthy personal habits.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
- Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Monitored student progress to ensure cooperation and growth.
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss students' progress and areas requiring improvement.
- Read stories to children and taught painting, drawing, and crafts.
Teacher's Assistant
Child Time Daycare
Huntersville
2024.08 - 2025.10
- Assisted lead teacher in developing engaging lesson plans for preschool students.
- Organized classroom materials and resources to facilitate effective teaching sessions.
- Communicated with parents about children's progress and daily activities consistently.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to promote positive interactions among peers.
- Collaborated with staff to plan and execute special events and educational outings.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of classroom spaces to create an inviting atmosphere.
- Supervised children and participated with children in activities.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
- Prepared lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, and demonstrations to assist teachers in classroom preparation.
- Helped students master learning concepts through one-on-one and small group tutoring.
- Contributed to positive, educational setting by delivering gentle discipline and promoting student success.
- Organized student performance and enrichment activities to facilitate learning.
Sales Associate
Kmart, Sears Holding
Concord
2013.02 - 2014.03
- Assisted customers with product inquiries and provided recommendations.
- Maintained organized merchandise displays to enhance customer shopping experience.
- Processed transactions accurately using point-of-sale systems.
- Collaborated with team members to restock shelves and manage inventory levels.
- Handled customer complaints professionally and resolved issues effectively.
- Educated customers about promotions and loyalty programs for enhanced engagement.
- Monitored store cleanliness and ensured compliance with safety standards.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
- Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
- Performed cashier duties such as accepting payments, issuing receipts and counting money back change.
- Handled customer complaints in a professional manner.
- Answered incoming telephone calls to provide store, products and services information.
- Worked with fellow sales team members to achieve group targets.
- Assisted customers with product selection, sizing and styling.
- Provided accurate information about products, prices and services.
- Maintained cleanliness of store environment including floors, windows, displays.
- Restocked shelves as needed to ensure sufficient inventory levels.
- Built and maintained relationships with peers and upper management to drive team success.
- Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store merchandise and policies.
- Sold various products by explaining unique features and educating customers on proper application or usage.
- Arranged new merchandise with signage and appealing displays to encourage customer sales and move overstock items.
- Upsold additional items based on customer interests and needs.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Education
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College
Salisbury, NC 2016.02 - 2018.03
Central Cabaruss High School
Concord, NCSkills
- Developing lesson plans
- Classroom supervision
- Early childhood education
- Child safety compliance
- Parent engagement
- Communication skills
- Team collaboration
- Positive reinforcement
- Nap time supervision
- Parent-teacher communication
- Outdoor play supervision
- Infant CPR certification
- Music and movement
- Group and individual instruction
- Diaper changing
- Child assessment
- Language development
- Creative teaching
- Emotional support
- Health and safety
- Cognitive growth
- Motor skills enhancement
- Documentation and reporting
- Feeding assistance
- Art exploration
- Classroom organization
- Sensory stimulation
- Social skills development
- Storytelling techniques
- Nutrition
- Friendly and likeable
- Verbal and written communication
- Language skills
- Emotionally supportive
- Infant care
- Empathy and patience
- Safety monitoring
- Curriculum development
- Lesson planning
- Curriculum planning
Certification
- CPR Training
- SIDIS Training
Timeline
Lead Infant Teacher
Davidson child development center
2025.10 - Current
Teacher's Assistant
Child Time Daycare
2024.08 - 2025.10
Associate of Applied Science - Education
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College
2016.02 - 2018.03
Sales Associate
Kmart, Sears Holding
2013.02 - 2014.03
Central Cabaruss High School