Ann Watts
High Point,NC
Summary
Seeking a position utilizing skills, knowledge, and experience, with opportunity for advancement. Experienced in Head Start/Early Head Start day-to-day operations. Looking forward to working closely with a team to help improve and maximize positive growth within the organization. Bring with knowledge in NC Pre-K Program, NC USDA food Program guidelines, Child Plus, Team Builder/Organizational skills, Emergency Preparedness, Encouraging Parent involvement, Play Ground Safety, Pro-solutions training, CPR/First Aid Certified, knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
First Grade Teacher
Virtual Academy
Winston-Salem, NC
11.2021 - 06.2022
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
Center Director,
Salisbury-Rowan Community Action Agency
Salisbury, NC
07.2020 - 08.2021
- Kept facility in compliance with all applicable standards and laws.
- Developed and implemented emergency response plans for disasters, security issues, and injuries.
- Fostered a caring and safe environment for children and parents.
- Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring, and training team members.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated a mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
- Maintained cleanliness during an unforeseen covid pandemic, working closely with employees to systemize tasks.
Center Director/ Interim Home-Based Director Center
Guilford Child Development
Greensboro, NC
08.2007 - 10.2020
- Responsible for coordinating staff and maintaining staff/child ratio within the center.
- Assist Human Resources in the hiring process
- Monitor the performance, attendance, certifications, required documents and timecards of all staff.
- Communicate areas of performance improvement to staff and promote training that reflects the individual needs of staff members and/or the team as a whole.
- Works closely with the School Readiness Manager, Family Support Services Manager, Health/Nutrition Mange, Parent Community Partnership Engagement Manager, and Cultural Liaison Coordinator to train, develop and support center staff,
- Conduct probationary and annual performance evaluations based on quantifiable and objective criteria, utilizing agency forms designed for evaluations.
- Ensure teaching staff progress towards educational requirements as mandated by the Head Start Performance Standards and state, and local mandates.
- Arrange and facilitate regular meetings with staff and parents to provide for mandatedtraining and updates to policies and procedures, etc.
- Monitor, evaluate and provide training of classroom volunteers as it relates to center operations.
- Attend multidisciplinary team meetings, management meetings, consultations, and staff meetings as necessary.
- Observe children and provide suggestions for behavior management and education programming to meet the individual needs of all children
- Responsible for assuming responsibility for absent center staff members by obtaining volunteers, substitutes or other staff members.
- Review approves/disapproves staff leave requests.
- Assist with Annual Self-Assessment and Community Assessment as needed
- Responsible for maintaining training hours as required by Head Start and daycare licensing regulations.
- Monitors all classroom activities to ensure compliance with health, safety, and educational activities
- Participate in program planning, development, and implementation
- Maintains confidential records as required by federal, state and local mandates
- Perform other duties as incumbent upon the position and as assigned.
- Maintain program confidentiality procedure.
- Adhere to the agency Code of Conduct and Active Supervision Policy
Teacher Assistant
Guilford Child Development
Greensboro, NC
08.2007
- Assisted children in forming Satisfying relationships with other children and adults
- Assisted lead Teacher in classroom duties
- Planned activities that stimulated growth in language, social and motor skills
Teacher
Logan Community Center
Concord, NC
01.2003 - 01.2005
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
Teacher
Cox Mill Elementary
Concord, NC
01.2002 - 01.2003
- Assisted children in forming Satisfying relationships with other children and adults
- Assisted lead Teacher in classroom duties
- Planned activities that stimulated growth in language, social and motor skills
Education
Master of Science - Early Childhood Education
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ02.2016
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Development
Kaplan University
Davenport, IA2013
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Rowan Cabarrus Community College
Salisbury, NC06.2007
Credentials 1&2 - Early Childhood Education
Greensboro Technical Community College
Greensboro, NC2001
High School Diploma -
High Point Central High School
High Point, NC1997
Skills
- Policy Development and Enforcement
- Management Training
- Program Optimization
- Records Organization and Management
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with Family Advocates in the development of Parent involvement.
- Supervised team of 20+ staff members.
Affiliations
NAEYC
Certification
Level 3 Administration
Timeline
First Grade Teacher
Virtual Academy
11.2021 - 06.2022
Center Director,
Salisbury-Rowan Community Action Agency
07.2020 - 08.2021
Center Director/ Interim Home-Based Director Center
Guilford Child Development
08.2007 - 10.2020
Teacher Assistant
Guilford Child Development
08.2007
Teacher
Logan Community Center
01.2003 - 01.2005
Teacher
Cox Mill Elementary
01.2002 - 01.2003
Master of Science - Early Childhood Education
University of Arizona
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Development
Kaplan University
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Rowan Cabarrus Community College
Credentials 1&2 - Early Childhood Education
Greensboro Technical Community College
High School Diploma -
High Point Central High School
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