Bethanye J. Franklin
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OBJECTIVE
Creative and enthusiastic preschool teacher with experience teaching special needs, learning-different and general-population students within a state-certified, regionally accredited and STARS Level 4-rated preschool. Passionate about early childhood education; adore working with preschoolers; and deeply committed to providing quality, learner-centered instruction optimizing student success.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Early Childhood teaching experience
Experience working with children with exceptional needs; social and emotional needs
Child Nutrition training
Great communication skills and computer knowledge
Highly organized and able to efficiently prioritize and multi-task
Very dependable and reliable individually as well as a team player
Strong interpersonal, administrative, and great customer service skills
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Preschool Teacher
March 2022-Present Tikes 2 Tots Family Children Brandon, MS
Teach classes with engaging learning activities to students between 3-5 years of age
Implement program that allowed students to act out characters from story time activities, improving on children’s speech clarity and confidence by 24%
Establish numerous activities that teaches students self-reliance and independent learning
Provide an academic, social, and emotional support to each child according to his/her own needs
Preschool Teacher
June 2020-May 2021 Mother Goose Christian School Jackson
Provided validated, research-based programs that allowed for each child to develop at his or her own pace.
Provided up-to-date curriculums and materials which help to keep the children on the cutting edge with effective teaching styles and ideas.
Provided daily written communication with the parents
Provided a safe, warm, nurturing, and caring environment for the children daily.
Kindergarten Teacher
August 2019-February 2020-Learning Institution Learning Center, Jackson, MS
Identified students’ instructional needs based on Individual Education Plan (IEP)
Instructed and reviewed students’ reading, math, and social skills
Prepared age/grade appropriate lesson plans according to lesson plan
Perform other duties as assigned
Preschool Teacher (Toddler)
August 2018- April 2019 Willowood Development Center, Jackson, MS
Provided academic, social, and emotional support to each child according to his/her own needs
Provided a positive and nurturing environment
Encouraged family involvement
Attended required trainings/meetings
Teacher
April 2012-April 2019 Mary C. Jones Childcare @ City of Jackson, Jackson, MS
Provided quality care to all children with a safe, nurturing, engaging, enjoyable, and secured learning environment, to help them gain the confidence necessary in school.
Arranged classroom space into well-organized learning centers.
Participated in Individualized Education Program (IEP) staff meetings as required.
Always provided positive discipline and supervision for children, established classroom rules with children
EDUCATION
College of Education, Bachelor’s in, Early Childhood Education, Child and Family Education
Jackson State University, Jackson, MS ~ May 2011
High School Diploma
Murrah High, Jackson, MS ~ May 1992
CERTIFICATIONS AND TRAININGS
CPR, First Aid, AED Certification & Training ~
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Habitat for Humanity ~ Community Links Non-Profit Org Respite Mentor ~ Stewpot Community Center
REFERENCE UPON REQUEST