Years Experience High School

Deborah Crews

Email: ********@******************.***

Address:

City: Douglasville

State: GA

Zip: 30135

Country: USA

Phone: 770-***-****

Skill Level: Any

Salary Range:

Primary Skills/Experience:

Experienced, caring, and highly motivated teacher with over 10 years experience in teaching effective parenting classes and 5 years experience as a lead Pre-K teacher in Georgia.

Educational Background:

High School Dipolma from West Central Technical Collage, Carrollton GA 1/2001 to 8/2008 (Early Childhood Education)

High School Dipolma from McHenry County College, Carrollton GA 1/2001 to 10/2012

High School Dipolma from Truman College, Carrollton GA 1/2001 to 10/2012

Job History / Details:

Summary

Experienced, caring, and highly motivated teacher with over 10 years experience in teaching effective parenting classes and 5 years experience as a lead Pre-K teacher in Georgia.

Core Qualifications

Experience working special needs students

In depth knowledge of Bright From the Start guidelines and standards

Collaborative teaching team player

Associate degree in Early Childhood Education

Innovative lesson planning using Bright From The Start guidelines

Rated 'beyond expectations' in interaction with students by C.L.A.S.S.

Excellent in parent communication and interaction

Positive learning environment

In depth knowledge of the Work Sampling System and Progress Reports

Creative lesson plan development

CPR/First-aid certified

Active listening skills

Collaboration with Bright From The Start in developing innovative teaching techniques

Dale Carnegie Public Speaking graduate

Academic Excellence Awards for outstanding academic achievement

Certified Infant and Toddler Care Specialist

Attendance and certification in all Best Practices Lead Teacher yearly trainings

Skilled in curriculum, including behavior modification and High Scope

Developed teaching guides for professionals such as That Puppet Guy (Puppetry Arts)

Creator and owner of "Roots and Wings," a preschool parent program

Named "Lead Facilitator" by Effective Parenting Program project director

Developed 'Puppets on a Budget' adopted by Georgia State Preschool Training Programs

Professional Experience

August 2008 to August 2012

Green Acres Preschool Douglasville, GA

Lead Pre-K Teacher

Lead teacher for Georgia State Pre-K with 20 to 22 students

Developed and implemented lesson plans based on Bright From the Start Guidelines

Planned, implemented, monitored, and assessed a classroom instructional program through work sampling system

Rated 'excellent' by C.L.A.S.S. in interaction with children

Received high remarks for the creativity of classroom lesson plans and instructional techniques from students, parents and faculty

Created and enforced child-based hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning

Held parent teacher conferences at least twice a year to discuss their child's progress

Rated 'exceeds' in classroom arrangement and lesson planning from Bright From the Start Consultants

December 2005 to August 2006

Cornerstone Early Learning Center Douglasville, GA

Lead Teacher 3 Year Old Classroom

Developed and implemented developmentally appropriate lesson plans

Collaborated with parents and staff to develop effective and tailored lesson plans based on student needs

Consistently received positive teacher evaluations from directors and parents

Trained new staff on agency procedures

October 2004 to March 2005

Youth Services Bureau Woodstock, IL

Coordinator of Programming

Planned and implemented after school programs for 'at risk' students ages 6-12

Developed character building lesson plans and activities

Worked with a diverse population of students and parents

Successfully improved student attendance and participation in the classroom through integration of creative program technology

March 1997 to August 2004

The Salvation Army Crystal Lake, IL

Social Services Ministries Director

Helped individuals and families find services to help in emergent situations

Created and implemented 'Pack a Backpack' back to school program to assist with school supplies

Created and implemented 'Adopt a Family' Christmas program, helping those in need with Christmas gifts

Created a Provider Communication Network implemented by 8 social service agencies in McHenry County to align services for families

Frequent public speaking engagements to create interest in community of child based programs and donations

October 1993 to March 1997

Home of the Sparrow Women and Children's Shelter Woodstock, IL

Parenting Educator/Woodstock Shelter Coordinator

Contracted to teach positive parenting skills to shelter residents

Collaboration with Child and Family Services

Approved by Department of Child and Family Services to teach mandatory parenting classes

Improved quality of interaction between parents and children during stressful situations

Developed individualized goal planning with each parent to improve positive parenting

Met individually and facilitated weekly group meetings with residents with children of all ages

Supported by Family Services and The Mental Health League of McHenry County with excellent reviews from parents and staff

September 1993 to September 1996

Roots and Wings Preschool Parenting Program Crystal Lake, IL

Founder and Coordinator

Developed and implemented parenting workshops and classes for parents of preschoolers

Roots and Wings was adopted and funded by the McHenry County Mental Health Resource League and Family Services as the leading parenting program in the county

Developed handbooks and taught classes using many theories and techniques, primarily behavior modification

Facilitated over 250 parenting workshops in the Chicago metro area

100 percentage positive evaluations from parents attending classes and workshops

September 1987 to March 1993

Tuesday's Child Early Intervention Program Chicago, IL

Teacher and Parent Trainer

Facilitator of teaching parents positive parenting techniques using behavior modification

Assisted and evaluated students in the classroom setting

Improved parent/child relationships using positive techniques

Contracted for public speaking engagements dealing with positive parenting for children of all ages

Consistently earned excellent reviews from parents and staff

Worked with a special needs population of children, altering techniques to fit each individual child and family

Education and Training

2008 West Central Technical Collage Carrolton, GA

Associate of Science Early Childhood Education

McHenry County College McHenry, IL

Early Childhood Education

Truman College Chicago, IL

Early Childhood Education

References

Letters of reference available upon request

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