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kiana ward

@kianaward

Early childhood educator and Pre-K lead teacher, shaping confident learners through engaging, compliant instruction.

United States
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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role where I can lead engaging, developmentally appropriate Pre-K instruction, strengthen family partnerships, and maintain strong compliance—while mentoring others and supporting children’s academic, social, and emotional growth.

I’m a dedicated Early Childhood Educator with over 5 years of experience in classroom instruction, curriculum planning, and student development within NC Pre-K and elementary education settings. I bring strong expertise in child development, classroom management, family engagement, and state compliance standards.

As an NC Pre-K Lead Teacher and Supervising Teacher, I develop and implement engaging lesson plans aligned with North Carolina Pre-K standards, lead daily instruction across academic, social, emotional, and behavioral development, and conduct student assessments with accurate documentation. I create inclusive, nurturing, and structured learning environments that support kindergarten readiness while maintaining licensing regulations, safety standards, and program requirements.

I also supervise and mentor classroom staff, collaborate with administrators and specialists, and build strong family partnerships through regular communication, conferences, and progress updates. With a North Carolina Birth-Kindergarten Teaching License and CPR/First Aid certification, I’m committed to helping young learners grow—academically, socially, and emotionally.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

LK
Current

NC Pre-K Lead Teacher

Lollipop/Brown Road KinderCare

Jan 2021 - Present (5 years 6 months)

Develop and implement engaging lesson plans aligned with North Carolina Pre-K standards, leading daily instruction across academic, social-emotional, and behavioral development. Maintain assessments and developmental documentation, support family engagement, and ensure classroom compliance while supervising and mentoring staff.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of North Carolina at Charlotte logoUC

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Teaching Licensure, Birth-Kindergarten Teaching

Completed Birth–Kindergarten licensure coursework/program at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, leading to a North Carolina Birth–Kindergarten Teaching License.

University of North Carolina at Charlotte logoUC

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Bachelor of Arts, Sociology

Earned a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with a minor in Urban Youth and Communities.

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Software and tools used professionally

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