Shelley Andrews
Burns
Summary
Experienced preschool teacher skilled in classroom management, lesson planning, and fostering positive relationships. Committed to creating a safe and engaging learning environment through play-based learning and positive reinforcement.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
School Age teacher
Jeanne Cook Child Development Center
Dickson
05.2026 - Current
- Supervise and care for 15-20 school-aged children in a safe, engaging environment
- Plan and lead age-appropriate games, crafts, music, and enrichment activities.
- Foster positive relationships while encouraging teamwork, creativity, and respectful behavior.
- Reference Kristal Turpin: kturpin@fbcdickson.org 615-446-5225
Substitute Teacher
ESSEducation
Knoxville
08.2025 - Current
- I provide instructional support for Pre-K through high school classrooms, quickly adapting to a variety of grade levels, subjects, and teaching styles.
- I maintain a flexible schedule to meet the staffing needs of multiple schools throughout the district.
- Review lesson plans thoroughly and carry out teacher's instructions.
- Reference Kimberly Ladd: Kladd@ess.com 615-613-1007
Preschool Teacher
FBC Pre-K
Dickson
08.2010 - 05.2025
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans that supported early childhood learning and development.
- Promoted growth in fine motor, gross motor, social, emotional, and cognitive skills
- Taught classroom routines, expectations, and foundational skills to prepare students for kindergarten.
- Reference Shannon Deal: sdeal@fbcdickson.org 615-446-4640
Education
Associate of Science - Elementary Education
Nashville State Community College
Nashville, TN05-2011
High School Diploma -
Merrilllville High School
Merrillville, INElementary Education
Trevecca Nazarene University
Nashville, TNSkills
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Parent communication
- Positive reinforcement
- Organizational skills
- Positive learning environment
- Multitasking Abilities
- Empathy and patience
- Play-based learning
- Critical thinking
Timeline
School Age teacher
Jeanne Cook Child Development Center
05.2026 - Current
Substitute Teacher
ESSEducation
08.2025 - Current
Preschool Teacher
FBC Pre-K
08.2010 - 05.2025
Associate of Science - Elementary Education
Nashville State Community College
High School Diploma -
Merrilllville High School
Elementary Education
Trevecca Nazarene University