SHANTELLA DAVIS

2882 Cottonwood Cove  Memphis, TN 38118  (901)801-8268  sddavis7615@yahoo.com

Summary: Early Childhood Assistant Teacher specializing in child psychology and development. Recognizes
importance of parent-child bond and believes in regularly communicating with each parent. Proponent of
collaboratively enhancing each student’s education journey. 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 complement
academic progress.

EDUCATION:

Southwest Tennessee Community College Munford High School

Early Childhood Education Obtained High School Diploma (May 2003)
August 2006 – May 2008 Munford, Tennessee
Memphis, Tennessee

Dyersburg State Community College

Business Administration
August 2003 – May 2005
Covington, Tennessee

PROFESSIONAL STRENGTHS:

 Strong communication skills with parents,

students and staff
 Computer skills and knowledge
 Strong student engagement, group
management, problem-solving, and conflict
resolution
 Strong verbal communication skills
 Implements ideas and activities
 Makes decisions for student’s behaviors

Sensational Enlightenment Academy

Head Start Teacher Assistant (August 2023– Present)
 Assisted with the preparation of quarterly conferences with parents.
 Maintained subjective records on each student’s educational development.
 Worked with the Lead Teacher to develop weekly activity plans.
 Ensured that classroom areas were kept clean and free from hazards.
 Selected appropriate games and stories for the children.

YMCA of Memphis and the Mid-South Site Director (June 2020 – May 2023)
 Supervise the operation of Virtual Learning Support accommodating 50+ students.
 Maintain accurate and detailed records of enrollments, attendance, health and safety, emergency contact
information and incident reports.
 Administer and develop programs to capitalize on opportunist to improve student learning.
 Supervise all program and developmental activities, as well as communicate regularly with parents in
regard to student daily activities and behaviors.
 Created a safe and positive classroom environment.

Group Leader (January 2015- June 2020)

 Ensured the safety and engagement of children in assigned activities.
 Assisted in all activities to ensure the orderly operation of the program is inclusive.
 Created a safe and positive classroom environment.
 Demonstrated teamwork, cooperation, preparedness, professionalism, reliability, and a willingness to
continuously improve.
 Observed camper’s behavior, assessed it appropriateness, enforced appropriate safety regulations/
emergency procedures and applied appropriate behavior management skills