Amy Thompson
Staunton,VA
Summary
Dependable and detail-oriented professional with strong work ethic and dedication to achieving goals. Possesses strong communication and interpersonal skills and ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines. Strong philosophical belief that vulnerable children and adults must have advocates to ensure health, safety and dignity.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Head Start Coordinator
Augusta County School Board
08.2012 - Current
- Ensure the Early Head Start-Child Care Partnership (EHS-CCP) program operates within federal Head Start Performance Standards and Virginia Child Care Licensing Standards.
- Monitor the EHS-CCP program, complete and submit reports on time, and communicate effectively with the leadership team and the support team.
- Communicate effectively with community partners to ensure successful partnerships to meet community needs.
- Ensure staff meet all federal and state qualifications, receive all required annual training, and provide additional support as needed.
- Remain attentive to updates or changes in policies as well as attend training to remain current on such things.
- Perform formal and informal classroom and staff evaluations multiple times during the program year.
Head Start Teacher
Apple Country Head Start
09.1998 - 07.2012
- Increased student participation by implementing interactive and hands-on learning activities.
- Improved classroom management through the use of positive reinforcement strategies and clear expectations.
- Collaborated with fellow educators to create an engaging, inclusive educational environment for all students.
- Enhanced parent-teacher communication by maintaining open lines of communication via newsletters, conferences, and progress reports.
- Ensured Virginia Child Care Licensing Standards were implemented daily in the classroom.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Shepherd University
Shepherdstown, WV05.2003
Skills
- Fluent in American Sign Language
- Effective Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Staff Supervision
- Recordkeeping
- Discretion and Confidentiality
- Creative Thinking
- Cross-functional Collaboration
References
Kristi Pelina
Virginia Preschool Initiative Coordinator for Staunton City Schools
k.pelina@comcast.net
Beth Mason
Foster Parent Recruiter and Trainer
beth.mason@loudoun.gov
Timeline
Early Head Start Coordinator
Augusta County School Board
08.2012 - Current
Head Start Teacher
Apple Country Head Start
09.1998 - 07.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Shepherd University