Shara Porter Kuhns
Bi-county Services
Bluffton
1
Certification
9
years of professional experience
Compassionate and patient professional with a strong background in caregiving and early childhood education. Recognized for effective communication and collaborative teamwork, ready to create inclusive environments that support individual growth.
Work History
Direct Support Professional
11 Months- Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Maintained a safe and inclusive environment by addressing behavioral challenges with patience and understanding.
- Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
- Provided emotional and practical support to individuals, fostering positive and supportive living environment.
- Facilitated recreational activities to enhance social skills and community engagement.
- Provided emotional support to clients, building trust and rapport through active listening.
Co-Lead Preschool Teacher
6 Years 9 Months- Co-led curriculum development to enhance early childhood learning experiences for 3-5 year olds.
- lead teacher for toddlers for a season and four year olds for a season
- Implemented behavior management strategies to create a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with parents to address student needs and support developmental goals.
- Organized educational activities that promoted social, emotional, and cognitive growth.
- Fostered creativity while supporting early literacy skills by incorporating art-based projects into daily routines.
- Enhanced social-emotional learning through age-appropriate activities focused on self-awareness, empathy, and relationship-building skills.
- Promoted a positive classroom environment by implementing effective classroom management strategies and fostering strong relationships with students.
- Improved language development by integrating storytelling, songs, and interactive games in daily lessons.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
Homemaker/Family Manager
1 Year 5 Months- Managed household budgeting and expense tracking to ensure financial stability.
- Developed and implemented meal planning strategies, promoting healthy eating habits.
- Coordinated educational activities and learning opportunities to support children's development.
- Developed skills in multitasking, conflict resolution, and time management
- Enhanced home organization systems, creating functional spaces that promote productivity and comfort.
- Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.
- Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
- Implemented daily routines and activities to stimulate and engage children.
Education
No Degree - Music Education
No Degree - Music Education
Skills
Time management
First aid and safety
Behavior redirection
Client support
Compassionate caregiving
Decision-making support
Health and safety requirements
Relationship building
Disability awareness
Social skills development
Recreational activities
Transportation assistance
Verbal and written communication
Classroom management
Classroom organization
Child development
Positive reinforcement
Parent-teacher communication
Lesson planning
Early childhood education
Training in food handling preparation
Daycare management
Special education
Elementary education
Early literacy development
Social skill building
Social-emotional learning
Calm and patient
Collaborative and Team-oriented
Heartsaver first aid CPR AED (first aid CPR AED)
Accomplishments
- Worked one-on-one with neurodiversity student with autism.
- Achieved Child Development Associate and renewal by completing credential workwith accuracy and efficiency.
- graduated 33 out of a 747 highschool class and maintained 4.0 in college level work.
- help with children's church and lead worship
Certification
Child Development Credential-2018-2025
Current First Aide/CPR
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Bi-county Services
08.2025 - 07.2026Read More
Co-Lead Preschool Teacher
New Life Christian School
08.2018 - 05.2025Read More
Homemaker/Family Manager
Stay at Home Parent
03.2017 - 08.2018Read More
Houston Baptist University
No Degree from Music Education
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San Jacinto College North
No Degree from Music Education
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Child Development Associate and Renewal
During the Covid epidemic, I took a fast track year program to obtain a Child Development Credential. It renews every three years, and I renewed this once. While I currently have not renewed the credential I gained a lot of valuable child development and classroom management experience.