Sheryl Carter
Big Spring, Texas 79720
Phone: 432-***-****
Email: ***********@*****.***
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