Afton Brown
Fort Scott,KS
Summary
Accomplished Director/Owner at Happy Kids Daycare & Preschool, Inc., with a proven track record in operations management and staff development. Leveraged customer relations and effective leadership to enhance team performance and client satisfaction. Skilled in business development and employee relations, consistently fostering environments for professional growth and high-quality standards.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Director/Owner
Happy Kids Daycare & Preschool, Inc.
05.2022 - Current
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
- Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
- Improved project efficiency with strategic planning, resource allocation, and time management practices.
- Boosted client satisfaction rates through exceptional relationship management and prompt resolution of issues.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Maintained a safe and nurturing environment, adhering to state licensing regulations and standards.
- Optimized resource usage at the center by coordinating supply inventory management efficiently.
- Facilitated connections between families attending the daycare through social events and information sharing platforms.
- Enhanced parent satisfaction through open communication channels and regular updates on child progress.
- Maintained high-quality child care standards based on developmentally appropriate practices.
- Attended professional meetings and conferences to maintain and improve professional competence.
- Stayed current on guidelines to maintain compliant program operations.
- Observed and assessed classroom activities to verify conformity with quality standards.
Paraprofessional
Fort Scott USD234
08.2016 - 05.2022
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
- Supported special education teachers in implementing accommodations and modifications for students with diverse learning needs.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Enhanced classroom efficiency through organizing instructional materials, managing daily schedules, and preparing resources for lessons as needed.
- Assisted in the collection and analysis of data on student performance, contributing to ongoing progress monitoring efforts.
- Supported school initiatives by participating in professional development opportunities and collaborating with colleagues on best practices for student growth and achievement.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
- Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call, and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
- Coordinated with teachers to monitor student progress, identifying areas for improvement.
- Provided one-on-one support to students with special needs, fostering supportive learning environment.
- Assisted in creating lesson plans that accommodated various learning styles, promoting inclusivity.
- Participated in professional development workshops, continuously improving teaching skills.
- Adapted teaching materials for special education students, meeting diverse learning needs.
- Utilized technology in classroom to enhance learning experiences.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
- Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, KS12.2010
High School Diploma -
Fort Scott High School
Fort Scott, KS05.2005
Skills
- Customer Relations
- Operations Management
- Business Analysis
- Marketing expertise
- Small business operations
- Verbal and written communication
- Relationship Building
- Staff Management
- Staff hiring
- Business launch
- Partnership Development
- Business Development
- Decision-Making
- Effective leader
- Employee Relations
Timeline
Director/Owner
Happy Kids Daycare & Preschool, Inc.
05.2022 - Current
Paraprofessional
Fort Scott USD234
08.2016 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Pittsburg State University
High School Diploma -
Fort Scott High School
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