Amanda Benton
Buda,TX
Summary
Seasoned professional offering five of years experience in educational leadership positions. Focused on building and enhancing relationships, meeting program needs, and team collaboration. Dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Lead Teacher
Circle C Child Development Center
07.2019 - Current
- Assists and supervises 16-20 children throughout the entire school day by engaging and promoting independence through social-emotional and play-based learning.
- Assumes responsibility as lead teacher for team of three within the classroom. Conforms to ever-changing dynamics of new teaching teams each school year.
- Establishes positive communication with parents in daily conversation as well as parent/teacher conferences.
- Serves as a mentor for new teachers, offering guidance in lesson planning, classroom management, and parent communication strategies.
- Enhances student learning experiences by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into lesson plans.
- Maintains a safe and engaging environment where each child feels safe to be themselves and grow.
- Collaborates with teachers and therapists to develop individualized plans for students based on need, ensuring optimal progress.
Assistant Education Director
Circle C Child Development Center
12.2022 - 03.2024
- Assisted in the managements of teams of three teachers amongst 24 classrooms.
- Collaborated with directors and administrators between two preschool campuses as well as ten after school programs.
- Ensured updated licensure, documentation, and student files were present in each classroom on a continuous basis.
- Provided ongoing support to teachers through classroom observations and constructive feedback sessions aimed at enhancing instructional practices.
- Assisted in recruiting qualified educators by participating in the hiring process and conducting candidate interviews.
- Conducted training and orientation in all school policies and procedures for newly hired staff.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations that arise each day in a preschool environment.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help.
Boutique Sales Associate
Texas Heart & Co
09.2017 - 06.2019
- Built strong client relationships through personalized advice and follow-up communications.
- Increased customer satisfaction with one-on-one shopping experiences, leading to a higher rate of return visits.
- Tracked incoming orders and organized new stock.
- Coordinated with team members to achieve sales targets and enhance store performance.
Undergraduate Instructional Assistant
Texas State University
08.2017 - 12.2017
- Provided professor assistance with a wide range of day-to-day tasks such as paper grading, answering emails from students, and organizing research articles and professor resources.
- Provided support for the individual needs of students, enabling them to achieve academic success.
Office Administrator
Alpha Sleep Labs
07.2014 - 12.2017
- Communicated in a professional manner with medical personnel and clientele by phone and/or email to provide adequate data and information.
- Prevented administrative errors by diligently proofreading office documents and maintaining accurate records.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Family And Consumer Sciences- Family And Child Development
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX12.2018
Skills
- Educational Leadership
- Program Management
- Key Decision-Making
- Relationship Building
- Student Relations
- Team Building
Timeline
Assistant Education Director
Circle C Child Development Center
12.2022 - 03.2024
Preschool Lead Teacher
Circle C Child Development Center
07.2019 - Current
Boutique Sales Associate
Texas Heart & Co
09.2017 - 06.2019
Undergraduate Instructional Assistant
Texas State University
08.2017 - 12.2017
Office Administrator
Alpha Sleep Labs
07.2014 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Science - Family And Consumer Sciences- Family And Child Development
Texas State University
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