Brenda Davis

Director/Lead Teacher

Calvary United Methodist Preschool

01.1985 - 05.2025

Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom.
Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
Strengthened communication skills among preschoolers through daily dialogue practice during circle time sessions.
Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
Assisted and supervised 12-20 children through entire school day.
Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
Evaluated student performance regularly through observation, assessment tools, and parent-teacher conferences to ensure academic growth was being achieved consistently across all areas of development.
Assisted in the assessment of each student''s abilities, tailoring instruction to meet individual needs and learning styles.
Improved student behavior by implementing effective classroom management strategies and establishing clear expectations for conduct.
Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
Increased parent involvement by effectively communicating with families about upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, and student progress reports.
Nurtured creativity in students by incorporating arts and crafts into curriculum, showcasing their talents.
Encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving skills with specially designed activities and games.
Boosted children's social development by promoting positive interactions among peers through group activities and collaborative projects.
Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
Enhanced student reading skills by implementing engaging literacy activities and utilizing age-appropriate books.
Organized special events like field trips, holiday celebrations, or guest speakers to enhance the educational experience for students while building a sense of community within the classroom.
Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
Assessed student progress and provided feedback on educational development.
Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.

Summary

Overview

Work History

Director/Lead Teacher

Education

Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Bachelor of Arts - Social Work

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Timeline

Director/Lead Teacher

Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Bachelor of Arts - Social Work

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