Joy Shepherd
Young Harris
Summary
Compassionate Kindergarten Teacher known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in creating engaging curriculum, fostering emotional intelligence, and implementing innovative classroom management techniques. Excel in communication, patience, and adaptability, ensuring positive learning environments and strong student-teacher relationships.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Murfreesboro City Schools
Murfreesboro
08.2012 - 08.2022
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans while fostering individual growth and encouraging each child's learning.
- Team Led for Kindergarten - Lead a group of 8 Kindergarten Teachers in weekly team meetings for curriculum review and implementation. Also coordinated and communicated between Academic Coach, Principal and teachers.
- Served on the RTI2B team - Response to Instruction and Intervention for Behavior.
- Assisted in planning and executing the opening of a new school facility. Helped to map out, plan, and implement dismissal for car riders, walkers and bus riders.
- Supported achievement and maintenance of STEM school accreditation through active participation in curriculum development and implementation.
Interim Kindergarten Teacher
Rutherford County Schools
2240 Southpark Drive, Murfreesboro
03.2012 - 05.2012
- Maintained and continued the classroom established by the regular classroom teacher. Managed diverse classroom responsibilities, teaching, encouraging, and challenging each child to foster their individual growth. Followed curriculum, developed lesson plans, provided classroom management, communicated with parents, evaluated students, implemented IEPs, and maintained educational files to support student learning.
- Developed engaging lesson plans to foster students' creativity and critical thinking.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with parents to support children's academic and social development.
Pre-K Teacher
First Baptist Cumming Preschool
Cumming
09.2008 - 05.2011
- Executed lesson planning, implemented engaging lessons, evaluated student progress, and managed car dismissal to foster a supportive learning environment.
- Designed engaging lesson plans for diverse learning styles and developmental needs.
- Facilitated daily activities that promote social, emotional, and cognitive growth.
- Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain a positive learning environment.
Pre-K Teacher
First Baptist Cumming Preschool
Cumming
09.2001 - 05.2006
- Planned and implemented lessons tailored to student needs, evaluated progress, and managed car dismissal procedures.
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse learners in early childhood settings.
- Created a nurturing environment that encourages exploration and social interaction.
- Implemented age-appropriate activities that promote cognitive and motor skills development.
First Grade Teacher
Memphis City Schools
Memphis
09.1990 - 06.1992
- Fostered a supportive learning environment that encouraged each child's growth and development. Executed curriculum, crafted engaging lesson plans, managed classroom dynamics, communicated with parents, assessed student progress, implemented IEPs, and organized educational files for all students.
- Designed engaging lesson plans for diverse learning styles and abilities.
- Facilitated daily classroom activities promoting social and emotional development.
- Implemented effective behavior management strategies to maintain a positive environment.
Kindergarten Teacher
Madison County Schools
Huntsville
09.1985 - 05.1990
- Facilitated engaging classroom activities to foster a positive learning environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
UNIVERSITY OF MONTEVALLO
Montevallo12-1985
Associate of Applied Science - Management And Supervision/Data Processing Option
Snead State Jr. College
Boaz, AL05-1983
High School Diploma -
New Hope High School
New Hope, AL05-1980
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- IEP implementation
- Assessment strategies
- Curriculum planning
- STEM curriculum integration
- Response to intervention
- Behavior management
- Pupil supervision
- Academic record keeping
- Assessment and evaluation
- Parent communication
- Faculty collaboration
- Team leadership
- Instructional technology
- Classroom setup
- Special needs support
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Murfreesboro City Schools
08.2012 - 08.2022
Interim Kindergarten Teacher
Rutherford County Schools
03.2012 - 05.2012
Pre-K Teacher
First Baptist Cumming Preschool
09.2008 - 05.2011
Pre-K Teacher
First Baptist Cumming Preschool
09.2001 - 05.2006
First Grade Teacher
Memphis City Schools
09.1990 - 06.1992
Kindergarten Teacher
Madison County Schools
09.1985 - 05.1990
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
UNIVERSITY OF MONTEVALLO
Associate of Applied Science - Management And Supervision/Data Processing Option
Snead State Jr. College
High School Diploma -
New Hope High School