Courtney E.

Sims
623-205-2873, courtney1205@hotmail.com

Accomplished Early Childhood Educator

Summary of Qualifications

Offering more than 10 years of early childhood education experience. Highly successful in building and
maintaining relationships. Extremely confident in interactions with individuals at all levels. Committed to the
success of both the school and the children.

Areas of Expertise
Child Development Workflow Automation
Problem Management Project Management
Conflict Resolution Internal Communications
Collaboration with others Quality First
Dedicated Az. Early Learning
Experienced in DAP Standards
Setting up the environment

Professional Experience

Lead Teacher Champions @ Imagine Bell Canyon July 2015-Present

Lead Teacher Imagine Bell Canyon August 2012-July 2015
Lead Teacher/Office Assistant Learning Works Pre-School, Peoria, AZ August 2009-August 2012
Lead Teacher Over The Rainbow, Glendale, AZ January 2004-January 2005
Floater/Assistant Teacher Childrens World, Phoenix, AZ May 1999 March 2002

Encouraged the social, emotional, physical and intellectual development of children ages one through
eleven.
Provided a safe and nurturing environment.
Developed positive relationships with the children and parents.
Prepared and implemented age appropriate class goals, objectives, lessons and activities.
Stimulated childrens curiosity and imagination by providing them with opportunities to learn through play
and to observe, question, investigate and experiment.
Utilized play and interactive activities to develop language and social skills.
Responsible for the arrangement, appearance, and learning environment of the classroom.
Conducted Parent/Teacher Conferences and maintained efficient records.
Monitored childrens development and identified those with possible learning difficulties and consulted
with professionals when appropriate.
Organized and implemented Pre-Kindergarten Graduation Ceremonies, Holiday/Winter Performances, Art
Shows and Field Trips.
Assisted in the day to day management of staff and teachers and coordinated the training
Worked closely with our Quality First Coach/Nurse and Mental Health Specialist to implement all
suggestions regarding the children and classrooms in accordance with ITERS and ECERS.
Daily communication with parents, vendors and prospective students during the course of daily office
administrative duties.
Develop financial food projections and budgets. Provide nutritionally balanced meals for the students
within the budgetary confines of said budget.
Education
Glendale Community College
June 2014- Present
Expected graduation date with AA in Early Childhood Education May 2018
CDA received December 2015

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Cortez High School, Phoenix, AZ
1997-2001 High School Diploma

Educational Training Hours

Professional Certificates

CPR/First Aid Certificate

Food Manager Certificate
Fingerprint Clearance Card
Child Development Associates

References Furnished Upon Request

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