Anita Deane
Aberdeen,NC
Summary
I am a 20 year retired active duty Army veteran with an Honorable Discharge. I am beginning my second career as an Early Childhood Educator while achieving my Bachelor’s of Science degree in this exciting career path. Since my tenure working with the Learning Care Group as a Lead Teacher I have achieved Teacher of the Year and Teacher of the Month.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Preschool Teacher
Learning Care Group
10.2023 - Current
- Instructed LCG curriculum and STEM activities , provided daily care and supervision for around or about 15 students daily.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication regarding their child''s daily progress while fostering increased parental involvement in the Preschool early educational processes and learning opportunities with positive outcomes and feedback for the facility.
- When need conducted regular parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress and areas of improvement, encouraging a collaborative approach to early childhood education strategies and developmental milestones students achieved or are continually developing.
- Incorporated play-based through learning opportunities into an implemented schedule and daily routines, allowing students to explore new concepts while developing critical thinking skills through hands-on experiences through simple math, science, literacy, language, social emotional skills and physical development activities.
Aftercare Team Leader
Little Pines Academy
08.2023 - 10.2023
- Set performance expectations for the team, monitoring progress towards goals and providing constructive feedback as needed.
- Empowered team members by delegating responsibilities according to individual strengths and areas of expertise.
- Managed conflict resolution among team members, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment while ensuring all students were engaged, properly cared for and supported in all developmental aftercare activities.
- Maintained an inclusive and diverse team culture, promoting respect and understanding among all members of the aftercare team while providing the highest level of childcare and training opportunities for students and members alike.
Automated Logistical Specialist 92A
United Stated Army
04.1996 - 09.2016
- Trained new staff on job duties, company policies and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
- Handled day-to-day shipping and receiving overseeing more than 150 packages per day.
- Divided and categorized cargo received and redirected shipments in response to customer requests.
- Conducted inventory audits with 90% accuracy following company procedures.
- Maintained established levels of goods based on sales forecasts and demand to fulfill orders on time.
- Led warehouse improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue.
- Oversaw and motivated team of 60 employees in warehouse to increase efficiency by 45%.
- Performed freight processing functions, assisting associates with irregularities in 5% freight.
- Reduced waste by 35% with staff supervision and using first-in first-out method.
- Diminished accidents 75% for $ reducing yearly costs savings by identifying root causes for corrective action.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Retired as a Sergeant First Class with Honorable Discharge
Education
Associate Of Arts - Early Childhood Care And Education
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VABachelors Of Science - Early Childhood Care And Education
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZAssociate Of Applied Arts - Christian Counseling
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA07.2022
Skills
- Able to communicate clearly and engagingly with children, parents, and colleagues
- Able to build lasting relationships with students, parents, and peers To include being empathetic, patient, and able to provide and receive constructive feedback
- Able to organize to plan curriculum based lessons, keep student assessments and records, and prepare the classroom for the next day
- Able to plan lessons that engage young children and adapt them to different learning styles and strategies while promoting an inclusive learning environment and experience for students and parents
- Understands the key developmental stages and milestones in early childhood development and how to create meaningful and effective learning activities that support each child's developmental growth process and enhance their learning experience
- Able to provide an engaging, clean and well-organized early childhood education classroom, supervise activities, and ensuring that all LCG/DCDEE safety procedures are followed
- Able to provide and develop a student inclusive and diverse learning environment that allows all students to feel safe to learn that will create and promote a positive and nurturing learning environment
Timeline
Lead Preschool Teacher
Learning Care Group
10.2023 - Current
Aftercare Team Leader
Little Pines Academy
08.2023 - 10.2023
Automated Logistical Specialist 92A
United Stated Army
04.1996 - 09.2016
Associate Of Arts - Early Childhood Care And Education
Liberty University
Bachelors Of Science - Early Childhood Care And Education
University of Phoenix
Associate Of Applied Arts - Christian Counseling
Liberty University