Cheryl Harper
Richmond
Summary
Compassionate early childhood professional specializing in child development and parent communication. Expertise in implementing engaging lesson plans and maintaining safety compliance, ensuring a nurturing atmosphere that supports children's growth and learning.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Teacher
Bright Horizons Childcare
Richmond
01.2026 - Current
- Assisted lead teachers in executing lesson plans and organizing classroom activities to enhance student engagement.
- Promoted children's development through interactive educational materials and structured playtime, fostering a love for learning.
- Maintained a clean, organized classroom environment to enhance learning experiences.
- Documented observations of children's progress and behavior for assessment purposes.
- Ensured a safe and stimulating environment for students during learning and free play, encouraging exploration and creativity.
Lead Infant Teacher
The Sprout School
Richmond
09.2022 - 01.2026
- Created engaging lesson plans that stimulated early developmental milestones in infants.
- Supervised classroom activities to ensure safety and compliance with regulations.
- Implemented effective behavior management strategies to encourage positive interactions and social skills among children.
- Adhered to safe feeding guidelines and parental requests for nutrition.
- Maintained daily records of activities, behaviors, meals served, and naps taken for each child.
- Engaged with parents and guardians daily to share insights on children's activities, behaviors, and developmental progress.
Assistant Infant Teacher
Kiddie Academy
Richmond
03.2022 - 07.2022
- Supported lead teacher in creating engaging lesson plans for children.
- Assisted in maintaining a safe and clean learning environment for infants.
- Participated in ongoing training sessions to improve teaching skills and practices.
- Helped organize classroom supplies and materials for effective use during lessons.
- Supervised the classroom during meal times, nap time, outdoor playtime and other activities.
Assistant Infant Teacher
La Petite Academy
Richmond
03.2018 - 02.2022
- Supported lead teacher in creating engaging lesson plans for children.
- Assisted in maintaining a safe and clean learning environment for infants.
- Supervised the classroom during meal times, nap time, outdoor playtime and other activities.
- Modeled appropriate behavior management techniques to encourage self-regulation among the students.
- Prepared classrooms for daily use by setting up learning centers including toys, manipulatives, books.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Health Science
Strafford University
Glen Allen, VA06-2016
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Child development
- Safety compliance
- Behavior management
- Curriculum development
- Parent communication
- Training participation
- Problem solving
- Safety and supervision
Certification
- CPR and First Aid Certified
Accomplishments
- Virginia Quality Birth to Five
Timeline
Assistant Teacher
Bright Horizons Childcare
01.2026 - Current
Lead Infant Teacher
The Sprout School
09.2022 - 01.2026
Assistant Infant Teacher
Kiddie Academy
03.2022 - 07.2022
Assistant Infant Teacher
La Petite Academy
03.2018 - 02.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Health Science
Strafford University