Brittney Doby-Davis
Hagerstown
Summary
Attentive and creative professional passionate about helping young children develop emotional, social and educational skills. Familiar with developmentally appropriate activities and experienced by providing nurturing environments conducive to learning. Promote physical, emotional and social health to complement academic progress.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student
Rasmussen College
Hagerstown
07.2023 - Current
- Completed an Associate's program and currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree at Rasmussen University, demonstrating commitment to educational advancement.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans for Pre-K classroom, fostering early childhood learning.
- Supervised classroom dynamics to foster a positive and productive learning atmosphere.
- Promoted language acquisition through storytelling or interactive play activities.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan and execute field trips and special events.
- Participated in professional development activities to stay abreast of current trends in early childhood education.
- Assessed student progress through observation, documentation, and portfolio review.
- Encouraged parent involvement by providing feedback on student achievement at conferences or meetings.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of each student.
- Monitored playground equipment to ensure it is safe for use.
- Instructed students in basic literacy, math, science, social studies, health, art, music, physical education, and other related areas.
- Provided guidance when needed to help children develop problem-solving skills.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's progress.
- Developed lesson plans based on state standards to ensure academic rigor.
- Utilized technology tools such as smart boards or tablets for teaching purposes.
- Supervised recesses and lunch periods while ensuring safety of all students.
- Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order in the classroom.
- Managed classroom materials and resources effectively to maximize instructional time.
- Created a positive, nurturing classroom environment that encourages children's exploration and curiosity.
- Implemented strategies for managing challenging behaviors among students.
- Created and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum addressing learning styles.
- Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
- Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
- Collaborated with parents to develop and maintain strong support networks and build rapport to foster seamless communication.
- Promoted good behaviors by using positive reinforcement methods with children.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education Leadership
Rasmussen University
07.2023 - 07.2025
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Child development
- Classroom management
- Parent communication
- Team collaboration
- Professional development
- Problem solving
- Curriculum development
- Behavior management
- Child assessment
- Child supervision
- Group and individual instruction
- Parent-teacher communication
- Language development
- Music and movement
- Assessment strategies
- Creative lesson planning
- Fine motor skills
- Patience and empathy
- Gross motor skills
- Social-emotional learning
- Special needs support
- Early literacy development
- Special education
- Empathy and compassion
- Observational skills
- Safety procedures
- Positive reinforcement
- Age-appropriate assessment
- Performance improvement
- Development observation
- Play-based learning approaches
- Certified in early childhood education
- Calm and patient
- Social skills development
- Excellent classroom management
- Hands-on learning
Certification
- Associates degree in early childhood education
Accomplishments
- Deans list
Timeline
Student
Rasmussen College
07.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education Leadership
Rasmussen University
07.2023 - 07.2025