Amanda Berg
Milwaukee
Summary
Dynamic Early Childhood Director with a proven track record at Pilgrim Lutheran Preschool, enhancing student enrollment through strategic marketing and community outreach. Skilled in budget management and relationship building, I fostered a collaborative environment that improved staff retention and engagement, while implementing innovative curricula tailored to diverse learning needs.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ECM Director and 4K Teacher
Pilgrim Lutheran Preschool and Childcare
07.2024 - Current
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
- Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered staff engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
- Streamlined communication with parents by establishing effective channels for updates, concerns, and feedback.
- Improved overall learning experiences by developing and implementing comprehensive early childhood curriculum.
- Created safe, engaging learning environments by adhering to strict health and safety guidelines for students, staff, and facilities.
- Secured necessary resources for program success by applying for grants and coordinating fundraising events.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations by maintaining thorough records of staff qualifications, classroom ratios, and safety protocols.
- Maintained accurate documentation surrounding licensing requirements ensuring all necessary paperwork is up-to-date regularly without fail.
- Increased student enrollment through targeted marketing efforts and community outreach initiatives.
- Optimized budget management strategies to allocate funds effectively across various program needs.
- Implemented innovative teaching techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles among students within each classroom setting properly.
- Strengthened community partnerships with local businesses, organizations, or government agencies that provide resources to enhance programming quality.
- Collaborated with local schools to ensure smooth transitions for preschool graduates entering kindergarten classes.
- Oversaw hiring processes for new staff members enlisting the most qualified candidates suitable for respective vacancies within the organization.
- Fostered positive relationships with families to support children''s growth and development at home and in the educational setting.
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
- Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive, and safe classroom environments.
- Enhanced sensory and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory development, by employing both traditional and modern educational strategies and techniques.
- Maintained high-quality child care standards based on developmentally appropriate practices.
- Stayed current on guidelines to maintain compliant program operations.
- Enhanced teacher collaboration and performance through regular professional development workshops and trainings.
- Established clear expectations for staff behavior while fostering a supportive work environment conducive to open communication between colleagues.
- Provided ongoing professional development opportunities tailored to individual teacher needs fostering continuous growth and improvement among all team members.
EC Director and 4K/5K Teacher
St. Philip's Lutheran School
07.2017 - 06.2024
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Streamlined communication with parents by establishing effective channels for updates, concerns, and feedback.
- Improved overall learning experiences by developing and implementing comprehensive early childhood curriculum.
- Created safe, engaging learning environments by adhering to strict health and safety guidelines for students, staff, and facilities.
- Secured necessary resources for program success by applying for grants and coordinating fundraising events.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations by maintaining thorough records of staff qualifications, classroom ratios, and safety protocols.
- Maintained accurate documentation surrounding licensing requirements ensuring all necessary paperwork is up-to-date regularly without fail.
- Increased student enrollment through targeted marketing efforts and community outreach initiatives.
- Optimized budget management strategies to allocate funds effectively across various program needs.
- Implemented innovative teaching techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles among students within each classroom setting properly.
- Strengthened community partnerships with local businesses, organizations, or government agencies that provide resources to enhance programming quality.
- Collaborated with local schools to ensure smooth transitions for preschool graduates entering kindergarten classes.
- Oversaw hiring processes for new staff members enlisting the most qualified candidates suitable for respective vacancies within the organization.
- Fostered positive relationships with families to support children''s growth and development at home and in the educational setting.
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
- Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive, and safe classroom environments.
- Enhanced sensory and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory development, by employing both traditional and modern educational strategies and techniques.
- Maintained high-quality child care standards based on developmentally appropriate practices.
- Stayed current on guidelines to maintain compliant program operations.
Early Childhood Family Coordinator
Lakeview Public Schools - ISD 2167
09.2014 - 06.2017
- Improved overall learning experiences by developing and implementing comprehensive early childhood curriculum.
- Created safe, engaging learning environments by adhering to strict health and safety guidelines for students, staff, and facilities.
- Secured necessary resources for program success by applying for grants and coordinating fundraising events.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations by maintaining thorough records of staff qualifications, classroom ratios, and safety protocols.
- Maintained accurate documentation surrounding licensing requirements ensuring all necessary paperwork is up-to-date regularly without fail.
- Increased student enrollment through targeted marketing efforts and community outreach initiatives.
- Optimized budget management strategies to allocate funds effectively across various program needs.
- Strengthened community partnerships with local businesses, organizations, or government agencies that provide resources to enhance programming quality.
- Collaborated with local schools to ensure smooth transitions for preschool graduates entering kindergarten classes.
- Oversaw hiring processes for new staff members enlisting the most qualified candidates suitable for respective vacancies within the organization.
- Fostered positive relationships with families to support children''s growth and development at home and in the educational setting.
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
- Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive, and safe classroom environments.
- Maintained high-quality child care standards based on developmentally appropriate practices.
- Managed schedules and logistics for family-focused programs to ensure smooth operation and maximum attendance.
- Enhanced family engagement by organizing and executing events that fostered a sense of community and support.
- Collaborated with teachers to identify student needs and create individualized plans that involve parental input and buyin.
- Established a welcoming environment for families through the creation of informative materials, workshops, and open-door policies.
- Increased parent involvement in school activities through targeted outreach efforts such as volunteer opportunities and special events.
- Stayed current on guidelines to maintain compliant program operations.
ECM Director and PreK Teacher
St. John's Lutheran Preschool
01.2006 - 06.2017
- Streamlined communication with parents by establishing effective channels for updates, concerns, and feedback.
- Improved overall learning experiences by developing and implementing comprehensive early childhood curriculum.
- Created safe, engaging learning environments by adhering to strict health and safety guidelines for students, staff, and facilities.
- Secured necessary resources for program success by applying for grants and coordinating fundraising events.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations by maintaining thorough records of staff qualifications, classroom ratios, and safety protocols.
- Maintained accurate documentation surrounding licensing requirements ensuring all necessary paperwork is up-to-date regularly without fail.
- Increased student enrollment through targeted marketing efforts and community outreach initiatives.
- Optimized budget management strategies to allocate funds effectively across various program needs.
- Implemented innovative teaching techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles among students within each classroom setting properly.
- Strengthened community partnerships with local businesses, organizations, or government agencies that provide resources to enhance programming quality.
- Collaborated with local schools to ensure smooth transitions for preschool graduates entering kindergarten classes.
- Oversaw hiring processes for new staff members enlisting the most qualified candidates suitable for respective vacancies within the organization.
- Fostered positive relationships with families to support children''s growth and development at home and in the educational setting.
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
- Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive, and safe classroom environments.
- Enhanced sensory and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory development, by employing both traditional and modern educational strategies and techniques.
- Maintained high-quality child care standards based on developmentally appropriate practices.
- Stayed current on guidelines to maintain compliant program operations.
Early Childhood Director and PreK Teacher
Salem Lutheran School
08.2004 - 06.2005
- Improved overall learning experiences by developing and implementing comprehensive early childhood curriculum.
- Increased student enrollment through targeted marketing efforts and community outreach initiatives.
- Fostered positive relationships with families to support children''s growth and development at home and in the educational setting.
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
Assistant Director
Good Shepherd Learning Center
08.2003 - 07.2004
Early Childhood Director and 3K/4k Teacher
Bethlehem Lutheran School
07.2001 - 06.2003
Summer Childcare Lead Teacher
St. John's Lutheran
06.1999 - 12.2001
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education & Early Childhood Education
Martin Luther College
New Ulm05-2001
MN State Teaching Licensure - Elementary And EC
Southwest Minnesota State University
Marshall, MNNo Degree - Coaching/Mentoring
Martin Luther College
New Ulm, MNMaster of Science - Early Childhood Administration
Martin Luther College
New Ulm, MN05-2027
Skills
- Relationship building
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making
- Creativity and innovation
- Organizational development
- Budget management
- Staff development
- Rules and regulations
- Fundraising events
- Team building
- Leadership development
- Stakeholder engagement
- Coaching and mentoring
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Effective leader
- Staff training/development
Certification
- Certified Coach and Mentor Training
- Licensed Teacher Birth-6th grade in MN and WI
Timeline
ECM Director and 4K Teacher
Pilgrim Lutheran Preschool and Childcare
07.2024 - Current
EC Director and 4K/5K Teacher
St. Philip's Lutheran School
07.2017 - 06.2024
Early Childhood Family Coordinator
Lakeview Public Schools - ISD 2167
09.2014 - 06.2017
ECM Director and PreK Teacher
St. John's Lutheran Preschool
01.2006 - 06.2017
Early Childhood Director and PreK Teacher
Salem Lutheran School
08.2004 - 06.2005
Assistant Director
Good Shepherd Learning Center
08.2003 - 07.2004
Early Childhood Director and 3K/4k Teacher
Bethlehem Lutheran School
07.2001 - 06.2003
Summer Childcare Lead Teacher
St. John's Lutheran
06.1999 - 12.2001
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education & Early Childhood Education
Martin Luther College
MN State Teaching Licensure - Elementary And EC
Southwest Minnesota State University
No Degree - Coaching/Mentoring
Martin Luther College
Master of Science - Early Childhood Administration
Martin Luther College
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