Shawn Scott
Norwood
Summary
Dynamic Lead Teacher with a proven track record at Quality Childcare & Learning Center, adept at lesson planning and fostering student engagement. Skilled in conflict resolution and parent-teacher collaboration, I successfully implemented differentiated instruction strategies, enhancing student success and promoting a nurturing classroom environment. Passionate about child development and emotional support.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher
Quality Childcare & Learning Center
10.2023 - 05.2025
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to foster student learning and curiosity.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create a positive classroom environment conducive to education.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to support individual academic growth.
- Adapted teaching strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles and needs of students.
- Maintained classroom organization and ensured adherence to school policies and procedures.
- Participated in professional development workshops to enhance instructional techniques and skills.
- Established strong relationships with students, parents, and staff to promote a supportive community.
- Utilized technology tools for lesson delivery and student engagement in the classroom setting.
- 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.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
Lead Teacher
Son-Shine Kids Learning Center
07.2019 - 10.2023
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate lesson plans fostering cognitive and social development.
- Facilitated a safe and nurturing environment, promoting positive behavior among children.
- Collaborated with parents to support child development and address individual needs effectively.
- Mentored junior staff, enhancing their teaching techniques and classroom management skills.
- Organized engaging activities that promoted creativity, physical activity, and teamwork among students.
- Established strong relationships with families, enhancing communication regarding children's growth and achievements.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Provided a safe and nurturing environment for children, regularly monitoring indoor and outdoor spaces for potential hazards.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication about their child''s progress and needs.
- Assisted in preparation of meals and snacks to provide children with proper nutrition.
- Oversaw daily transitions between various activities such as snack time, outdoor playtime, naptime ensuring smooth operation of daily schedule.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
- Gathered materials and resources to prepare for lessons and activities.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Guided students through daily routines, instilling a sense of responsibility and independence within each child.
- Improved classroom management by implementing clear expectations, consistent routines, and age-appropriate rewards systems.
- Promoted language acquisition in young learners with engaging storytelling, songs, and word games.
- Intervened in disruptive behavior, using positive reinforcement strategies to redirect and calm children.
- Documented behavior, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Enhanced children''s emotional development through empathetic communication and active listening techniques.
- Taught hand washing and proper use of utensils to promote good hygiene and etiquette habits.
Education
No Degree - Effective Teacher Training
Stanly Community College
Albemarle, NC06-2025
Criminal Justice Technology
Stanly Community College
Albemarle, NC05-2005
Skills
- Childcare needs
- Lesson planning
- Activity planning
- Conflict resolution
- Classroom management
- Child development
- Behavior modeling
- Parent-teacher communication
- Safety awareness
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Lesson development
- Student engagement
- Training and mentoring
- Group and individual instruction
- Emotional support
Timeline
Lead Teacher
Quality Childcare & Learning Center
10.2023 - 05.2025
Lead Teacher
Son-Shine Kids Learning Center
07.2019 - 10.2023
No Degree - Effective Teacher Training
Stanly Community College
Criminal Justice Technology
Stanly Community College
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