Lynee' Hefner
Taylorsville
Summary
Dynamic Child Development Center Lead Teacher with a proven track record skilled in lesson planning and fostering student engagement. Developed differentiated instruction strategies that significantly enhanced student success and maintained strong parent-teacher communication to support child development and academic growth.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Child Development Center Lead Teacher
Millersville Child Development Center
03.2025 - Current
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- 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.
Child Development Center Lead Teacher
First Baptist Child Development Center
03.2022 - 03.2025
- 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.
- Designed lesson plans for teaching staff and worked closely with administration for compliance with state curricula.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
Owner/Manager Bakery
Sweet Thing Bakery
2019 - 12.2021
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
- Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Implemented marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and attract new customers.
Baker
Sweet Thing Bakery
2016 - 2019
- Produced consistently high-quality baked goods for customers.
- Complied with health and safety codes to protect staff and customers.
- Operated and maintained bakery equipment, including ovens and mixers.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently producing high-quality baked goods and maintaining a clean, organized workspace.
Education
Associate of Arts - Baking And Pastry Arts
Wilkes Community College
Wilkesboro, NC01-2027
Early Childhood Education
Catawba Valley Community College
Taylorsville, NC01-2022
Skills
- Childcare needs
- Lesson planning
- Activity planning
- Conflict resolution
- Parent-teacher communication
- Safety awareness
- Student engagement
- Child development
Certification
CPR/FIRST-Aid certified
ITS- SIDS
EDU 119 certification
Languages
English
Timeline
Child Development Center Lead Teacher
Millersville Child Development Center
03.2025 - Current
Child Development Center Lead Teacher
First Baptist Child Development Center
03.2022 - 03.2025
Owner/Manager Bakery
Sweet Thing Bakery
2019 - 12.2021
Baker
Sweet Thing Bakery
2016 - 2019
Associate of Arts - Baking And Pastry Arts
Wilkes Community College
Early Childhood Education
Catawba Valley Community College
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