Halima Hawkins
Drury
Summary
Dynamic lead teacher with expertise in lesson planning, classroom management, and effective communication. Committed to fostering positive learning environments and collaborating with educational teams to enhance student success.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher, Assistant to Director
1st Kids Preschool
Marshfield
01.2025 - Current
- Crafted engaging lesson plans tailored for diverse preschool age groups.
- Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
- Facilitated daily activities to enhance cognitive and social development.
- Organized activities to promote physical, mental and social development of each child.
- Implemented effective classroom management strategies to ensure positive learning environments.
- Addressed and resolved disciplinary issues by following district protocols to maintain a positive classroom environment. according to district protocols.
- Evaluated and enhanced classroom environment to foster effective learning experiences.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate student growth and learning needs.
- Worked with students one-on-one to boost skills in weak areas and grasp new concepts.
- Worked with teachers to design interactive lessons and increase student success.
- Researched books and supplemental materials to use with lesson plans.
- Facilitated meetings with parents and guardians in order to discuss student progress or behavior issues.
- Collaborated with parents to enhance child development by discussing progress and addressing concerns.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
- Collaborated with other school staff to ensure that all students have access to a safe and supportive learning environment.
- Maintained an open line of communication with administrators regarding curriculum implementation and program initiatives.
- Coached new teachers on school guidelines to streamline onboarding and support teacher effectiveness.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers during their onboarding process.
- Oversaw and supervised students throughout the day, ensuring their safety and engagement in activities, both in classroom and outside during breaks.
- Led students through safety procedures for active shooter and fire drills.
Machine Operator
Penmac (Copelands)
Ava
10.2024 - 01.2025
- Operated machinery to optimize production processes and enhance output quality.
- Adjusted machine settings to maintain precision and consistency during production runs. to complete tasks accurately.
- Loaded and unloaded materials for production runs to maintain workflow efficiency.
- Load raw materials into machines according to specified measurements.
- Prepared machine for production processes by equipping with required tools and parts.
- Maintained equipment by performing regular inspections and minor repairs.
- Carry out regular safety checks on machinery prior to operation.
- Followed safety protocols to create a safe working environment.
- Inspect finished workpieces to ensure conformance with specifications.
Private Nanny, House Manager
Sara Black
Houston
06.2019 - 01.2024
- Supervised daily activities and routines for children in a nurturing environment.
- Prepared nutritious meals and snacks, accommodating dietary restrictions and preferences.
- Managed transportation for school pickups, playdates, and extracurricular events.
- Established a safe and structured environment for children to explore freely.
- Created personalized schedules to effectively balance leisure, education, and chores, promoting well-rounded development.
- Bathed and dressed babies, changed diapers, and prepared bottles and feeding equipment.
- Took children on outings such as parks, library visits, sports events or educational trips.
- Maintained a safe, healthy and nurturing environment for the children in their home.
- Performed household duties such as laundry, grocery shopping, and light housekeeping.
- Assisted with bedtime routines such as bathing, changing clothes or reading stories.
- Followed routines to foster stability and structure in children's lives during parental absences.
- Communicated with parents regularly to discuss progress, concerns and any other issues related to the care of their children.
- Prepared snacks and meals, scheduled, and coordinated projects and reinforced appropriate discipline for children according to parents' specifications.
- Developed lasting, professional relationships with families by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Engaged in creative play with the children such as reading stories, playing games or drawing pictures.
- Prepared balanced meals using fresh ingredients to support healthy eating habits. to promote healthy diet and nutrition.
- Helped children discover enrichment activities to inspire imagination and creativity.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations using sound judgment and problem solving skills.
- Administered basic first aid while closely monitoring health conditions to ensure children's safety.
- Facilitated playdates between siblings or friends in order to foster social interaction among peers.
- Ensured physical and social well-being of each child.
- Provided direct-care services for children of varying ages.
- Assisted family during trips by managing childcare and daily activities. to help with vacation activities and childcare.
- Identified early signs of emotional and developmental problems in children to bring concerns to parents' attention.
- Managed inventory of supplies and maintained organized storage areas.
- Oversaw daily household operations and staff schedules effectively.
- Coordinated household maintenance and repairs with external vendors.
- Developed menus and organized meal preparation for family events.
- Supervised staff performance, providing guidance and support as needed.
- Implemented systems for efficient communication among household staff.
- Coordinated family events, ensuring smooth execution of activities and logistics for enjoyable experiences.
- Maintained cleanliness and orderliness throughout the residence consistently.
- Established standards for cleanliness, hygiene, and orderliness throughout the house.
- Offered positive reinforcement and taught life skills regarding chores and cooking techniques.
- Organized and maintained household inventory records, including supplies and equipment.
- Developed systems for efficient management of daily operations in the house.
- Implemented policies to ensure proper use of resources in a cost-effective manner.
- Created processes for maintaining security protocols within the house premises.
- Scheduled and supervised vendors for maintenance, repair, and cleaning tasks.
- Monitored service provider performance to ensure quality of services delivered.
- Managed staff payrolls, benefits, and other administrative duties related to personnel needs.
- Assessed daily workloads, scheduled, and planned daily assignments and oversaw numerous projects.
- Recruited and hired workers, in addition to supervising and monitoring daily performance.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Prepared rooms for meetings and arranged decorations, media equipment and furniture for social or business functions.
Night Nurse
One Night At A Time
Houston
09.2012 - 08.2017
- Provided overnight care for infants and toddlers, ensuring their safety and comfort.
- Ensured that newborn babies are fed, changed and comforted during the night shifts.
- Maintained a safe and secure environment for the baby at all times.
- Tracked children's health indicators, including feeding schedules and sleep patterns, to ensure well-being during overnight care.
- Responded promptly to requests from parents regarding their child's needs during the night hours.
- Assisted in preparing babies for bedtime routines like bathing, dressing them in pajamas.
- Implemented soothing techniques to help children settle down for sleep effectively.
- Assisted parents with nighttime routines and sleep training techniques for children.
- Guided parents in creating optimal sleeping environments for their infants to promote better sleep.
- Assisted in the development of a sleep routine for the baby.
- Maintained a quiet environment conducive to restful sleep for children and families.
- Cultivated strong relationships with families through emotional support and tailored parenting advice.
- Adapted to diverse family dynamics, respecting individual parenting styles and preferences.
- Helped new mothers adjust to motherhood by offering guidance and assistance with breastfeeding, swaddling and other tasks related to caring for a newborn baby.
- Encouraged healthy habits such as good nutrition, adequate rest, proper hygiene practices and appropriate physical activity levels for infants under one year old.
- Collaborated with pediatricians and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal health of the infant.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians.
- Monitored vital signs of newborns and reported any changes or issues to parents or medical personnel.
- Performed light housekeeping duties related to infant care such as laundry, sterilizing bottles.
Education
Phlebotomist -
Elite Art of Phlebotomy
Houston, TX03-2022
Welding, Pipe-fitting -
Tulsa Welding School
Houston, TX04-2019
High School Diploma -
L.W Higgins High School
Marrero, LA06-2008
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Student assessment
- Curriculum development
- Parent communication
- Child development
- Safety protocols
- Conflict resolution
- Mentorship skills
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Staff development
- Training coordination
- Documentation
- Time management
- Data entry accuracy
- Inventory management
- Administrative support
- Multitasking and organization
- Verbal and written communication
- Professional telephone demeanor
- Paperwork processing
- Relationship building
- Empathy and patience
- Calm demeanor
- Active listening
- Call center experience
- De-escalation techniques
- Calm demeanor
- Active listening
Timeline
Lead Teacher, Assistant to Director
1st Kids Preschool
01.2025 - Current
Machine Operator
Penmac (Copelands)
10.2024 - 01.2025
Private Nanny, House Manager
Sara Black
06.2019 - 01.2024
Night Nurse
One Night At A Time
09.2012 - 08.2017
Phlebotomist -
Elite Art of Phlebotomy
Welding, Pipe-fitting -
Tulsa Welding School
High School Diploma -
L.W Higgins High School