Alice Nelms
Bluemont,VA
Summary
Experienced Early Childhood Education Professional with over 20 years of proven track record in licensed and accredited preschools, including classroom and management roles, seeking a position to minimize risks and enhance safety in childcare and preschool learning environments. Recognizing the vital role of the early childhood industry in serving children, supporting families, and communities, a Licensing Inspector consistently emphasizes the importance of maintaining safe procedures and environments for children and provides invaluable support to providers in delivering high-quality care. Such a position would provide the fulfilling opportunity to impact many more children, families and communities.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher
The Children's Learning Laboratory-Bright Horizons Family Solutions
02.2016 - Current
- Instructional coach for improving staff teaching skills, classroom state licensing compliance and corporate policies and procedures compliance,
- Mentor for 5 new staff members and 1 intern teaching and modeling state and corporate policies and procedures and best practices,
- Member of management team rotation as Manager on Duty responsible for staff scheduling, teacher and parent communications, child health and safety responses and center emergency preparedness,
- Conducted file audits of 10 to 14 staff and up to 70 children to ensure compliance with corporate policy and state licensing standards,
- Maintains positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school,
- Maintains strong partnership between client and center
- Maintains patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support center safety and student and teacher development and personal growth.
- Plans and implements different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Builds strong relationships among a culturally diverse community.
Acting Assistant Director, Health & Safety Coordinator, Field Trip Manager, Lead Teacher
KinderCare Learning Center
10.2002 - 02.2016
- Active part of a management team which successfully achieved accreditation with NAEYC and NAC
- Health and Safety Coordinator maintaining compliance for documentation, administration and storage of medications (including emergency medications and controlled substances), classroom and bus first aid kit inspections and compliance, bus transportation documentation, registrations, maintenance oversight and new driver training and testing, center incident/accident documentation and review and monthly center safety reviews,
- Coordinated field trips or off-campus activities for 30+ children that promote experiential learning opportunities outside the classroom setting,
- Developed procedures to safely transport children on center buses including emergency contact information and any necessary emergency medical information and medications,
- Acting Assistant Director responsibilities included parent communication, staff supervision, scheduling and support, and payroll administration
- Purchasing food and paper/chemical supplies
Customer Service/Head Cashier
Toys R Us
11.1999 - 08.2003
- Completed returns and purchases, customer contact resolution, provided supervision and support to10 cashiers including customer communication and transaction overrides, balanced cash registers at closing, product restock and presentation.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area, contributing to a pleasant shopping environment for customers.
- Mentored new cashiers, providing comprehensive training that resulted in increased productivity.
- Handled escalated customer concerns with professionalism and empathy, working diligently toward satisfactory resolutions.
Secretary, Substitute Teacher
Stone Mountain First United Methodist Church Child Enrichment Program
02.1991 - 11.1995
- Responsible for center management during absence of Director including staff supervision and support and parent communication
- Provided administrative assistance to the Director including newsletter creation and printing, telephone support and bill payment
- Taught ages 1 year to 5 years as needed as a substitute.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accountancy
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TNSkills
- Virginia regulatory compliance
- NAEYC compliance
- Classroom Safety Practices
- Documentation and Reporting
- Conflict Resolution
- Problem-Solving
- Managing multiple priorities
- Staff Development
- Training and mentoring
- Computer Skills
- Customer Service
Certifications
- Child Development Associate - Preschool
- Daily Health Observation, 2024
- MAT Certification, Current
- Penn State Extension: Virginia Preservice
- Child Abuse and Neglect Mandated Reporter Training
- 2024 Privacy & Information Security Training
Timeline
Lead Teacher
The Children's Learning Laboratory-Bright Horizons Family Solutions
02.2016 - Current
Acting Assistant Director, Health & Safety Coordinator, Field Trip Manager, Lead Teacher
KinderCare Learning Center
10.2002 - 02.2016
Customer Service/Head Cashier
Toys R Us
11.1999 - 08.2003
Secretary, Substitute Teacher
Stone Mountain First United Methodist Church Child Enrichment Program
02.1991 - 11.1995
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accountancy
East Tennessee State University
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