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Eryn Hannink

Director
Gallup,NM

Summary

Focused Director creates early childhood program that engages and informs various stakeholders. Innovative and driven with strong know-how, natural leadership talent and analytical problem-solving expertise. Experience steering visions and enhancing classroom and program performance.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications

Work History

Director

Rehoboth Early Childhood Center
Rehoboth, NM
08.2020 - Current
  • Lead and encourage team of 6 - 16 employees on a daily basis
  • Oversee daily running of the Rehoboth Early Childhood Center including staff and meeting all state and program requirements
  • Provided professional develop and supervision of staff through an onboarding process, training, support, and direction
  • Applied for additional funding through grants and other opportunities as available
  • Guided early childhood center through first two years of COVID-safe practices and implemented required health and safety guidelines

Director/Lead Teacher

Rehoboth Early Childhood Center
Rehoboth, NM
08.2012 - 07.2020
  • Chose optimum curriculum for each class and devised creative weekly lesson plans to meet state and program requirements and needs of different learners with an average classroom size of 20 students each year.
  • Guided Educational Assistant in learning classroom management, program requirements, and developmentally appropriate best practices, leading by example, thoroughly answering questions, and providing direct support, encouragement, and guidance.
  • Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
  • Oversaw early childhood center operations and ensured program met state licensing and program requirements

Lead Teacher

Gallup-McKinley County Schools
Gallup, NM
01.2007 - 05.2012
  • Organized classroom to be in line with current educational opportunities
  • Instructed PreK, Preschool, Kindergarten, and First Grade students in best practices, early learning concepts, and in-depth subject matter
  • Partnered with co-workers and administration to provide guidance and leadership for programs and school
  • Kept students on task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies
  • Taught students fundamental building blocks and advanced concepts that reflected linguistic and cultural diversity of students and their families

Education

Master of Education - Teaching English To Speakers of Other Languages

Grand Canyon Univserity
Phoenix, AZ
06.2010 - 05.2012

Associate of Arts - Elementary Education And Early Childhood Education

Calvin College
Grand Rapids, MI
09.2002 - 12.2006

New Mexico Administrator's Credential - Early Childhood Administration

New Mexico State University - Dona Ana Community College
Las Cruces, NM
09.2017 - 06.2018

National Administrator's Credential - Early Childhood National Program Administration

National Early Childhood Program Accreditation
Online Program
09.2020 - 06.2021

Skills

Leadership

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Certification

TESOL Certification (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)

Memberships

Longstanding member of NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children), member of the McKinley County Early Childhood Coalition, member of the Navajo Nation Early Childhood Collaborative

Timeline

National Administrator's Credential - Early Childhood National Program Administration

National Early Childhood Program Accreditation
09.2020 - 06.2021

Director

Rehoboth Early Childhood Center
08.2020 - Current

New Mexico Administrator's Credential - Early Childhood Administration

New Mexico State University - Dona Ana Community College
09.2017 - 06.2018

Director/Lead Teacher

Rehoboth Early Childhood Center
08.2012 - 07.2020

Master of Education - Teaching English To Speakers of Other Languages

Grand Canyon Univserity
06.2010 - 05.2012

Lead Teacher

Gallup-McKinley County Schools
01.2007 - 05.2012

Associate of Arts - Elementary Education And Early Childhood Education

Calvin College
09.2002 - 12.2006
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