Shinon Mayfield
Huntersville
Summary
Proactive and caring worker with 20+ years of experience combined with communication strengths and good observational skills. Skillfully handles day-to-day activities while looking for opportunities to make a difference. In my School age program majority of my students lived in households that either a parent or sibling was in prison or gang related. I used my position as an outlet to help these students break the family cycle by listening, giving out resources, and following up after they left my program. I want to start a Celebrate Recovery for at risk youth.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Childhood Educator
The Learning Experience
11.2024 - Current
- Supported children with special needs, creating customized learning strategies to accommodate various abilities.
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Boosted children''s social skills development through group projects and collaborative games.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
- Cultivated a safe and inclusive classroom environment that fostered respect, empathy, and cultural awareness among students.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Established ongoing professional development goals, participating in workshops and conferences to stay current on emerging trends in early childhood education.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Mentored new educators, providing guidance on effective teaching approaches and classroom management techniques.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to children, fostering sense of security and belonging.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Implemented effective behavior management strategies to support the social-emotional growth of students with diverse needs.
- Utilized data-driven decision-making processes to continuously adjust teaching methods based on individual student performance.
- Communicated and collaborated with other multidisciplinary team members to support students.
- Understood and followed safety and infection control policies and procedures.
- Maintained comprehensive documentation for each student''s progress, interventions, and accommodations to ensure compliance with federal regulations and inform future instruction strategies.
- Developed and implemented plan of care that specified child's goals and interventions.
- Implemented positive discipline strategies to manage student behavior and build relationships.
School Age Program Assistant
Childcare Network
01.2005 - 08.2023
- Promoted positive relationships among peers by facilitating mentorship opportunities between older and younger students within the program.
- Implemented creative arts projects that encouraged self-expression while also building fine motor skills in students.
- Fostered a safe and inclusive environment by implementing positive behavior management strategies and conflict resolution techniques.
- Enhanced student engagement by incorporating interactive activities and group projects into the after-school program.
- Supported students'' academic progress by providing individualized tutoring and homework assistance in various subjects.
- Supported students'' emotional well-being through empathetic listening and providing guidance when faced with personal challenges or conflicts among peers.
- Maintained detailed records of student attendance, progress, and behavior for accurate reporting to school administrators.
- Strengthened social-emotional development by teaching effective communication skills through role play scenarios within the group setting.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve student engagement.
- Prepared reports and maintained administrative records.
Education
No Degree - Social Work
Central Piedmont Community College
Charlotte, NCParalegal - Paralegal Studies
Central Piedmont Community College
Charlotte, NCNo Degree - Early Childhood Special Education
Central Piedmont Community College
Charlotte, NC06-2028
High School Diploma -
North Meck Highschool
Huntersville, NC06-1998
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Relationship building
- Documentation and record keeping
- Maintaining safety
- Conflict resolution
- Behavioral modeling
- Nutrition management
- Goal setting
- Nutrition education
- Special needs education
- Mediation
- Critical thinking
- Empathy and patience
- Clear communication
- Active listening
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Team collaboration
- Positive reinforcement
- Behavioral management
- Crisis intervention
- Cultural awareness
- Emotional intelligence
- Child's CPR certified
- Social-emotional learning
- Child CPR and first aid
- Strong work ethic and dependable
- Emotional support and development
- Creative thinking
- Caring and empathetic demeanor
Timeline
Early Childhood Educator
The Learning Experience
11.2024 - Current
School Age Program Assistant
Childcare Network
01.2005 - 08.2023
No Degree - Social Work
Central Piedmont Community College
Paralegal - Paralegal Studies
Central Piedmont Community College
No Degree - Early Childhood Special Education
Central Piedmont Community College
High School Diploma -
North Meck Highschool
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