Frances Childers
Chatsworth
Summary
Dedicated lead teacher with expertise in lesson planning, classroom management, and child development. Committed to fostering a safe and engaging learning environment for young children.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher, Three-Year-Olds Classroom
Christ Church Presbyterian
Dalton
08.2023 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans for three-year-old students.
- Fostered a nurturing and safe classroom environment for young children.
- Implemented age-appropriate activities promoting cognitive and social skills.
- Implemented positive reinforcement techniques to help foster self-esteem in young learners.
- Utilized technology such as computers or tablets during instructional activities.
- Collaborated with parents to support children's learning and development.
- Organized resources and materials for daily educational activities and playtime.
- Ensured safety protocols were followed at all times within the classroom environment.
- Encouraged creative thinking through problem solving tasks and art projects.
- Collaborated with teachers from other classrooms on projects or activities that promote interdisciplinary learning experiences.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Read stories to children and taught painting, drawing, and crafts.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships.
- Instructed and assisted children in eating, toileting, and resting to help develop healthy personal habits.
- Observed children for signs of illness, injury, emotional disturbance, learning disorders, and speech problems.
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
Lead Teacher
First Baptist Church of Dalton
Dalton
08.2018 - 05.2023
- Developed engaging lesson plans that catered to diverse age groups, fostering inclusive learning at a community-focused church.
- Led classroom activities that promoted spiritual growth and academic development.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve student learning outcomes.
- Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
- Created and implemented diverse strategies to actively engage students and enhance their educational opportunities.
- Selected optimal curricula and planned daily lessons to meet needs of children with various developmental levels.
- Worked with students one-on-one to boost skills in weak areas and grasp new concepts.
- Collaborated with parents and staff to support student learning and well-being.
- Collaborated with other school staff to ensure that all students have access to a safe and supportive learning environment.
- Monitored classroom instruction on a regular basis through observation, feedback, and collaboration with teachers.
- Coordinated with church leadership to align educational programs with community values.
- Organized and facilitated special events that strengthened community involvement and enriched educational experiences.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
Education
Associate of Arts - Child Development
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA05-2003
GED -
Cobb County Adult Education
Marietta, GA05-1997
Skills
- lesson planning
- classroom management
- Developmentally appropriate practices
- child development
- safety protocol adherence
- technology integration
- parent collaboration
Affiliations
- Sunday School Teacher
- Church Choir
- Vacation Bible School Teacher
- Gardening
- Cooking
- Arts and crafts
Timeline
Lead Teacher, Three-Year-Olds Classroom
Christ Church Presbyterian
08.2023 - Current
Lead Teacher
First Baptist Church of Dalton
08.2018 - 05.2023
Associate of Arts - Child Development
Kennesaw State University
GED -
Cobb County Adult Education