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Te'Anna Alvarez-Mistry

North Charleston

Summary

I am a dedicated teacher with many years of experience, and I truly love what I do. Teaching has never been just a career for me—it’s a calling that brings me joy and fulfillment every day. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of working with a wide variety of students, creating a supportive and engaging learning environment where each child feels valued and capable of success. Alongside my teaching career, I also have a background in nursing, which has given me unique skills and perspectives that I carry into the classroom. My nursing experience has especially helped me in supporting students with special needs, where compassion, patience, and individualized care are essential. Helping these students thrive—both academically and personally—has been one of the most rewarding parts of my journey. At the heart of it all, my passion lies in making a difference in the lives of others, whether through teaching, caregiving, or simply offering encouragement and support

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher

KinderCare Learning Centers
Summerville
01.2025 - Current
  • Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse classroom environments.
  • Implemented creative activities to promote children's cognitive growth.
  • Encouraged positive behavior through consistent classroom management techniques.
  • Collaborated with parents to enhance student learning experiences.
  • Assessed student progress through regular evaluations and feedback.
  • Fostered a safe and supportive learning environment for all children.
  • Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
  • Supervised students throughout day, both in classroom and outside during breaks.
  • Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.

nurse (children with disabilities)

commonwise
North Charleston
06.2020 - 08.2024
  • Assisted in developing and implementing patient care plans.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care.
  • Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance healthcare delivery.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
  • Maintained a safe environment for both staff and patients through adherence to safety protocols.
  • Delivered compassionate care to increase comfort and psychological, social and spiritual well-being.
  • Participated in quality improvement initiatives in order to improve patient outcomes.
  • Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.

inhome day care assistant

little fish
little fish
07.2020 - 10.2020
  • Supervised children's activities and ensured a safe play environment.
  • Assisted lead teachers with daily lesson preparations and materials organization.
  • Monitored children's behavior and facilitated conflict resolution among peers.
  • Implemented age-appropriate educational games to promote learning through play.
  • Helped with mealtime preparation and cleanup including serving food, setting tables, washing dishes.
  • Prepared meals, snacks and refreshments for children according to dietary needs and restrictions.
  • Assisted in leading and organizing activities for children such as arts, crafts, games and reading stories.
  • Maintained classroom cleanliness by tidying up toys, wiping down surfaces and vacuuming rugs.
  • Motivated children to participate in various tasks encouraging them to be independent thinkers while having fun at the same time.

Education

Associate of Business Administration - Business

Trident Technical College
Charleston, SC

High School Diploma -

Online School
North Charleston, SC

Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing

Trident Technical College
Charleston, SC

Skills

  • Lesson planning
  • Classroom management
  • Effective communication
  • Team collaboration
  • Activity organization
  • Behavior assessment
  • Quality improvement
  • Flexible and adaptive
  • Team building
  • Performance assessments
  • Inquiry-based learning
  • Public speaking
  • Special education
  • Interactive teaching and learning
  • Group learning mechanics
  • Excellent classroom management

Timeline

Teacher

KinderCare Learning Centers
01.2025 - Current

inhome day care assistant

little fish
07.2020 - 10.2020

nurse (children with disabilities)

commonwise
06.2020 - 08.2024

Associate of Business Administration - Business

Trident Technical College

High School Diploma -

Online School

Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing

Trident Technical College
Te'Anna Alvarez-Mistry