Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline

Amy Sheets

Grace Christian School
Mount Sidney
1
Certification
12
years of professional experience

Experienced early childhood educator prepared for this role. Strong focus on fostering a collaborative team environment and achieving successful outcomes. Reliable and adaptable with expertise in child development, curriculum planning, and classroom management. Known for excellent communication skills and a nurturing, supportive approach.

Work History

Preschool Lead Teacher

3 Years 2 Months
Grace Christian School | 08.2023 - Current
  • Planned age-appropriate lessons aligned with early childhood development goals and preschool curriculum standards.
  • Led classroom routines, guided instructional activities, and maintained safe, nurturing learning environment.
  • Managed daily classroom transitions, behavior guidance, and individualized support for diverse learner needs.
  • Communicated with families about student progress, routines, and developmental milestones.
  • Prepared learning materials, organized classroom centers, and maintained clean, structured environment.
  • Collaborated with staff to address student needs, strengthen classroom engagement, and improve program quality.
  • Completed documentation on individual children and teachers for recordkeeping.
  • Built strong relationships with parents, providing regular updates on student progress and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Promoted a positive classroom environment, fostering respect, empathy, and teamwork among students.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Identified signs of emotional and developmental problems in children and reported to parents.

Preschool Lead Teacher

7 Years
Main Street Preschool | 08.2016 - 08.2023
  • Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
  • Provided an open and loving environment where children direct learning process.
  • Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Provided individualized support to children while ensuring engagement of entire group.
  • Planned and prepared activities for students.
  • Collaborated with parents and preschool director to address behavioral and learning challenges. .
  • Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and preschool director.
  • Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
  • Administered assessments for each child and tracked results.
  • Improved academic performance by diversifying teaching techniques.
  • Identified signs of emotional and developmental problems in children and reported to parents.
  • Monitored children's development to identify emotional and developmental concerns, communicating findings to parents.
  • Adopted technological advancements that engaged and empowered children.

Benefits Program Specialist

10 Months
Shenandoah Valley Department Of Social Services | 06.2014 - 04.2015

Interviewed individuals to gather information, reassessed continuing eligibility, explained benefit programs, and identified reasons for assistance needs, processed applications for financial assistance and diversion.

Determined benefit eligibility by reviewing applications, verifications, and case documentation for accuracy.

Interpreted policy requirements to process SNAP, Medicaid, and TANF cases consistently.

Communicated with clients to clarify needed documents and resolve case discrepancies.

Education

Diploma

Stuarts Draft High School | Stuarts Draft, VA

Skills

Classroom Discipline
Supervising Classroom Activities
Reinforcing Learning Concepts
Student Performance Evaluation
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Personalize Instruction
Connect with Parents
Daily Schedule Creation
Identifying and Assessing Needs
Support Emotional Needs
Organizational and Planning Skills
Age-Appropriate Curriculum
Group and Individual Instruction
Educational Strategies
Arts and Crafts
Positive Reinforcement Strategies

Certification

  • CPR Certified
  • AED Certified
  • First Aid Certified

Timeline

Preschool Lead Teacher

Grace Christian School
08.2023 - CurrentRead More

Preschool Lead Teacher

Main Street Preschool
08.2016 - 08.2023Read More

Benefits Program Specialist

Shenandoah Valley Department Of Social Services
06.2014 - 04.2015Read More

Stuarts Draft High School

Diploma
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Amy Sheets