Early Childhood Educator with 20 plus years of experience. Devoted to successfully preparing children for a full educational career. Motivated to help children develop social, academic and creative abilities to foster well-being and progress. Attends professional development seminars, faculty meetings and parent-teacher conferences to remain connected to the needs of children and parents. Well-versed in developmental milestones and activities to promote curiosity and engagement.
Work History
Lead Pre-K Teacher
2 Years 3 Months
St. Marks CDC | 08.2021 - 11.2023
Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
Assistant Director
9 Months
Virtues Preschool | 11.2020 - 08.2021
Worked closely with management to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operations.
Trained and mentored new employees on industry practices and business operations.
Created and updated physical records and digital files to maintain current, accurate, and compliant documentation.
Created and updated records and files to maintain document compliance.
Oversaw purchasing and organization of school supplies and school snacks/food inventory.
Partnered with educators to instruct and mentor students with developmental and physical disabilities.
Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
Lead Teacher, Three-Year-Olds Classroom
9 Months
The Goddard School For Early Childhood Development | 02.2020 - 11.2020
Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.
Designed lesson plans for teaching staff and worked closely with administration for compliance with state curricula.
Developed and optimized rich learning environment by capitalizing on diverse engagement strategies and enriching teaching techniques.
Lead Teacher for 4/5 Year Olds
8 Months
Kiddie Academy Of Northpointe | 06.2019 - 02.2020
Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
Chose optimum curriculum for each class and devised creative daily lesson plans to meet requirements and needs of different learners.
Guided student teachers and teaching aides in classroom management, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions.
Maintained detailed records of attendance, test scores and assignment grades for each student to identify trends and rectify issues.
Observed and recorded teacher methods to suggest improvements and increase student interest.
Licensing Coordinator
10 Months
N Courage Kids-Church Project | 08.2018 - 06.2019
Stayed up-to-date on Texas laws and licensing requirements to complete accurate and efficient reviews.
Created documents with applicant information and verified data against database information.
Responded to in-person and telephone requests for information from general public, parents and other involved parties.
Worked closely with applicants to determine eligibility and verify accuracy and integrity of application data.
Processed payments for fines and fees, maintained accurate drawers, issued receipts, and updated account balances.
Preschool Licensing Coordinator
8 Years
Tomball Joy School | 08.2007 - 08.2015
Performed routine data entry or document management.
Responded to in-person and telephone requests for information from general public, attorneys and other involved parties.
Processed payments for fines and fees, maintained accurate drawers, issued receipts, and updated account balances.
Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment.
Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Education
Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Education
Sam Houston State University | Huntsville, TX
Associate of Applied Science - Child Devlopment Associate
Texas Southern University | Houston, TX
Skills
Early Childhood Education
Tactile Teaching Methods
Montessori Methodology
Core Concept Teaching
Child Supervision
Conflict Resolution
Creative Teaching Strategies
Time Management
Curriculum Development
Professional Development
Parent-Teacher Communication
Documentation and Reporting
Certification
CDA- Child Development Associate
Timeline
Lead Pre-K Teacher
St. Marks CDC
08.2021 - 11.2023Read More
Assistant Director
Virtues Preschool
11.2020 - 08.2021Read More
Lead Teacher, Three-Year-Olds Classroom
The Goddard School For Early Childhood Development
02.2020 - 11.2020Read More
Lead Teacher for 4/5 Year Olds
Kiddie Academy Of Northpointe
06.2019 - 02.2020Read More
Licensing Coordinator
N Courage Kids-Church Project
08.2018 - 06.2019Read More
Preschool Licensing Coordinator
Tomball Joy School
08.2007 - 08.2015Read More
Sam Houston State University
Early Childhood Education from Early Childhood Education
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Texas Southern University
Associate of Applied Science from Child Devlopment Associate