Shevon Lyons
Durham
Summary
Dedicated educator with a proven leadership background and expertise in program and classroom management. Committed to addressing diverse learning needs and fostering student engagement. Skilled in creating dynamic learning environments that promote student achievement and enjoyment. Maintains strong communication and relationships with students, families, and colleagues.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher
Toddlers Academy
Durham
10.2025 - Current
- Observe children to record development.
- Read stories to children and taught painting, drawing, and crafts.
- Integrates technology into lesson plans.
- Maintain daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
- Organize creative and fun activities, enhancing children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
- Monitor student progress to ensure cooperation and growth.
- Building and strengthening positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
- Encourages children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instruct in other social development behaviors.
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse learning styles.
- Fostered a nurturing classroom environment to encourage social skills.
- Implemented daily routines to enhance structure and predictability.
Owner
Lyons Den Academy
01.2021 - 08.2025
- To manage staff members, children and oversee all daily operations.
- Developed and implemented engaging curriculum tailored to diverse learning needs.
- Recruited and trained staff, fostering a collaborative teaching environment.
- Coordinated events and workshops to enhance student engagement and community outreach.
- Oversaw financial management, including budgeting and expense tracking for the academy.
- Established partnerships with local organizations to support student learning initiatives.
- Monitored educational standards and ensured compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Managed daily operations of business, including hiring and training staff.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Conducted performance reviews for employees on a regular basis.
Director
Kid’s Learning Center
01.2010 - 01.2021
- I managed a staff of ten staff members, thirty children and oversaw all daily operations.
- Developed educational programs to enhance children's learning experiences.
- Oversaw daily operations and ensured compliance with safety regulations.
- Managed staff recruitment, training, and performance evaluations effectively.
- Collaborated with parents to address concerns and ensure student satisfaction.
- Coordinated community outreach initiatives to promote educational offerings.
- Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated and mentored staff members.
- Directed the organization's daily operations, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Proposed or approved modifications to project plans.
- Organized team activities to build camaraderie and foster pleasant workplace culture.
- Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality, and conformance.
- Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements.
- Reviewed employee performance and provided ongoing feedback and coaching to drive performance improvement.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Family and Consumer Science
North Carolina Central University
Durham, NC05.2019
Associates Degree - Early Childhood Education
Durham Technical Community College
Durham, NC05.2009
Diploma -
Hillside High School
Durham, NC06.1998
Skills
- 25 years experience
- Classroom management
- Curriculum development
- Staff training and development
- Regulatory compliance
- Relationship building with families and staff
- Safe learning environment
- Student advocacy
- Child development
- Lesson development
- Childcare requirements
- Teacher coaching
- Family engagement
- Curriculum Development
- In-depth knowledge of early childhood education
- Extensive knowledge of current childcare practices and development
- Proficient in organizational planning, development, and management
- Documented success during years of progressive childcare experience and responsibility
Certificates And Awards
- Durham Technical Community College, Early Childhood Education - Child Development Certificate, Early Childhood Education - Infant / Toddler Care Certificate, Early Childhood Education - Child Care Administration and Management Certificate
- NC Institute for Early Childhood, Early Educator Certificate Level 6, Level 2 Administrator, Lead Teacher Qualified Certificate
- Unsung Hero: Humanitarian Award
- NCCU, Family and Consumer Science Degree in Early Childhood
Position Held
- Owner, Lyons Den Academy, 01/21 to 08/27/25, To manage staff members, children and oversee all daily operations.
- Director, Kid’s Learning Center, 01/10 to 01/21, I managed a staff of ten staff members, thirty children and oversaw all daily operations.
- Lead Teacher, Toddlers Academy, 10/25 to Present, To educate and supervise toddlers.
Timeline
Lead Teacher
Toddlers Academy
10.2025 - Current
Owner
Lyons Den Academy
01.2021 - 08.2025
Director
Kid’s Learning Center
01.2010 - 01.2021
Bachelor’s Degree - Family and Consumer Science
North Carolina Central University
Associates Degree - Early Childhood Education
Durham Technical Community College
Diploma -
Hillside High School