Sheryl Carter

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Big Spring, Texas 79720

Phone: 432-***-****

Email: acdngx@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a position, in the field of early childhood education, that will

allow me to utilize my skills, knowledge and abilities to assist students

and staff in achieving success in a positive learning environment.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

I have 29 years of experience in the childcare industry, where I have

received hands-on training in working with parents and children, including

infants and children with special needs. I am also currently working

towards my goal of receiving a bacelors degree in Early Childhood

Education.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Big Spring High School, Graduated 1983

Sul Ross State University, Early Childhood Education Major, 20 hours

Austin Community College, Education Major 15 hour and Child Development

Associate (CDA) granted July 2000

Howard County Junior College, Education Major 30 hours

Aurora Community College

Group Leader

Early Childhood Professional Credential Level 1 Director's Certificate

Howard College

Certificate, Child and Family Development Studies

Early Childhood Associate/ Expected Graduation May 2014

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WORK EXPERIENCE

2008-Present Teacher Westside Community Day Care Center Big Spring, Texas

. Taught three through five year-old classroom participants to give them

the tools necessary to succeed as they continue to grow and develop at

every level of their educational experience. Responsible for preparing

participants for pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, and first grade-level

learning.

2006-2008 Group Leader Belles & Beaus Academy Aurora, Colorado

. Taught and prepared participants for four year-old classroom.

Interacting with them in centers, serving lunch and snacks. Completd

required training for the year and during monthly lesson plans.

2005- 2006 Group Leader The Sunshine House Aurora, Colorado

. Taught two to three year old classroom participants. Served as

curriculum specialist and was responsible for teachers having their

lesson plans. Lesson plans were required to be ge appropriate for each

classrooms. Assisted the director as assigned and conducted parent

tours.

2004-205 Group Leader Center Point Plaza (Drop in) Aurora, Colorado

. Cared for children from the ages of one year to six years old,

ensuring that their needs were met and their learning skills were

developed. Interacted with children in the centers, conducted art

activities, served meals and prepared children for pick up by parents.

2003-2004 Teacher Aide Lakeview Head Start Big Spring, Texas

. Assisted the teacher with student activities, including serving meals

and snacks, setting up for art activities, coordinating field trips

and school programs, and creating bulletin boards.

2003-2003 Assistant Director Ideal Learning Center Austin, Texas

. Implemented and supervised facility operations. Served as infant room

supervisor, cook, serving meals and snacks, developing curriculum,

teaching and picking up the after- school children in the school van.

2002-2003 Director Alpha & Omega Christian Academy Baton Rouge, Louisiana

. Implemented and supervised the facility operation. Planned educational

programs. Designated (in writing) program authority to the assistant

director. Responsible for the health and safety of each child and

staff that attended the center. Responsible for all administrative

duties in the day care setting. Kept records on all children and

staff. Maintained the general up keep of the center as required by the

State of Louisiana under License Minimum Standards. As a Pre-K

teacher. my duties included getting students ready for kindergarten

and ensuring they were at their appropriate development level

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when moving on. I was also responsible for preparing meals and

assisting after-school participants with their work.

2002-2002 Lead Teacher TNT Christian Daycare Baton Rouge, Louisiana

. Developed curriculum for two-year olds. Also taught three-year olds,

taking care of their basic needs and making sure they were on their

development trackwhen moving on to the next classroom.

2000-2002 Lead Teacher Feed My Sheep Early Learning Center San Antonio,

Texas

. Developed curriculum for two different classes, scheduled field trips,

observed and assessed CDA candidate, conducted parent tours, parent

conferences, and coordinated room arrangements.

1998-2000 Lead Teacher Child Incorporated Austin, Texas

. Responsible for curriculum development, home visits, child assessment,

mental and dental referrals, inventory, clerical, field trips,

educational training, parent conferences, parent tours, and room

arrangement.

1991-1998 Lead Teacher Open Door Austin, Texas

. Responsible for developing curriculum, coordinating educational

training, basic sign language, and field trips. Conducted dhild

assessment, adapted curricula for special-needs children, conducted

parent tours, parent conferences, and coordinatedroom arrangement.

References furnished upon request

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