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Anita Lim

Anita Lim

San Francisco,CA

Summary

Dynamic Preschool Director with extensive experience at The Ark of Hope Preschool, excelling in curriculum planning and staff supervision. Proven ability to foster positive relationships with families and enhance educational outcomes. Skilled in policy development and committed to creating engaging learning environments that promote child development and well-being.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Preschool Director

The Ark Christian Preschool
08.2022 - 07.2025

Monitored administrative tasks, ensured compliance with licensing standards, fostered positive relationships with parents and students.

  • Evaluated staff and offered guidance to enhance knowledge, skills, and professional development to optimize learning environment.
  • Monitored and observed child progress, interactions and behavior and reported findings to parents.
  • Planned and monitored curriculum and program activities and liaised with teachers to create fun and engaging learning experiences.
  • Operated under licensing guidelines to protect health, safety and well-being of children.
  • Resolved conflicts and administered corrective action to foster positive experience for children and staff.
  • Engaged with parents and families to build positive relationships for children to thrive.
  • Communicated with local and state government agencies to maintain compliance with all regulations.
  • Furnished facility with supplies, equipment, food and materials to foster social and cognitive development.
  • Established school policies and communicated to staff and parents for well-coordinated and high-quality daily operations.
  • Developed educational curricula that promoted development in key behavioral and educational areas.
  • Supervised teaching staff and resolved issues.
  • Worked with special needs students to determine specific plans for success.
  • Managed program paperwork and child records to comply with state requirements.
  • Attended approved training and continuing education courses to maintain certifications.
  • Supervised and managed team of childcare professionals to guarantee highest standards of care.

Preschool Director

Ark of Hope Preschool
10.2014 - 08.2022
  • Established school policies and communicated to staff and parents for well-coordinated and high-quality daily operations.
  • Developed educational curricula that promoted development in key behavioral and educational areas.
  • Supervised teaching staff and resolved issues.
  • Worked with special needs students to determine specific plans for success.
  • Collaborated with other administrators to assess program and staffs' needs to develop cost-effective budgets.
  • Managed program paperwork and child records to comply with state requirements.
  • Attended approved training and continuing education courses to maintain certifications.
  • Supervised and managed team of childcare professionals to guarantee highest standards of care.

Preschool Teacher

The Ark of Hope Preschool
10.2011 - 08.2022
  • Assisted and supervised Number children through entire school day.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
  • Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
  • Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
  • Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
  • Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
  • Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
  • Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
  • Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
  • Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
  • Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
  • Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
  • Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
  • Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
  • Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
  • Assessed student progress and provided feedback on educational development.
  • Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
  • Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
  • Established positive relationships with students and families.
  • Encouraged use of technology to support student learning.
  • Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
  • Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
  • Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
  • Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
  • Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.

Afternoon Preschool Teacher

The Ark of Hope Preschool
06.2008 - 10.2011
  • Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
  • Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
  • Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
  • Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.

Office Manager

Hope Evangelical Free Church
10.2004 - 12.2010
  • Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
  • Developed internal requirements and standards to minimize regulatory risks and liability across programs.
  • Provided backup to front desk to step in to assist with various tasks whenever employee was absent or at lunch.
  • Organized spaces, materials and catering support for internal and client-focused meetings.
  • Kept high average of performance evaluations.
  • Monitored front areas so that questions could be promptly addressed.

Freelance Typist

Professor Austin White
06.2004 - 09.2004
  • Organized and prioritized proofreading, spell checking, document filing and data entry.
  • Reviewed and corrected digital files of book drafts, story drafts and editorials.
  • Checked completed work for proper spelling, grammar, punctuation, and format.

History Department Aide

City College of San Francisco
06.2003 - 06.2004
  • Prepared and edited documents to produce precise, accurate and professional communication.
  • Supported staff on special assignments and ad hoc projects.
  • Compiled and analyzed data to produce reports.

Education

Child Development

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA

Skills

  • Policy development
  • Event planning
  • Curriculum planning
  • Staff supervision
  • Childhood education
  • Software use
  • Early childhood education

Certification

First Aid and CPR certifications

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Cantonese
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Preschool Director

The Ark Christian Preschool
08.2022 - 07.2025

Preschool Director

Ark of Hope Preschool
10.2014 - 08.2022

Preschool Teacher

The Ark of Hope Preschool
10.2011 - 08.2022

Afternoon Preschool Teacher

The Ark of Hope Preschool
06.2008 - 10.2011

Office Manager

Hope Evangelical Free Church
10.2004 - 12.2010

Freelance Typist

Professor Austin White
06.2004 - 09.2004

History Department Aide

City College of San Francisco
06.2003 - 06.2004

Child Development

San Francisco State University