Audriana Shepherd
Kevil,KY
Summary
Dedicated professional equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Highly detail-oriented valuing accuracy over speed. Skilled in working under pressure. Ready to tackle new challenges with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Director
Mt. Zion Preschool Center
09.2020 - Current
- Provided compassionate support to families experiencing personal challenges, connecting them with appropriate resources when needed.
- Created a welcoming environment for prospective families by conducting informative tours of the preschool facility.
- Assisted in recruitment efforts, interviewing potential candidates and evaluating their qualifications to meet the needs of the preschool program effectively.
- Cultivated a collaborative atmosphere among staff members by regularly holding team-building exercises and group discussions on best practices in early childhood education.
- Streamlined administrative processes for efficiency, reducing time spent on paperwork and data entry tasks.
- Evaluated teacher performance through classroom observations, providing constructive feedback for improvement when necessary.
- Engaged with parents and families to build positive relationships for children to thrive.
- Operated under licensing guidelines to protect health, safety and well-being of children.
- Managed program paperwork and child records to comply with state requirements.
- Planned and monitored curriculum and program activities and liaised with teachers to create fun and engaging learning experiences.
- Maintained high-quality child care standards based on developmentally appropriate practices.
Assistant Director
Ravenswood Manor Child Care Center
12.2018 - 05.2020
- Provided compassionate support to families experiencing personal challenges, connecting them with appropriate resources when needed.
- Created a welcoming environment for prospective families by conducting informative tours of the preschool facility.
- Assisted in recruitment efforts, interviewing potential candidates and evaluating their qualifications to meet the needs of the preschool program effectively.
- Managed substitute teacher scheduling, ensuring seamless instruction continuity during faculty absences.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop engaging curricula, incorporating new teaching methods and diverse learning activities.
Floater/School-Age Teacher
Kiddie Kottage Daycare & Preschool
09.2017 - 09.2018
- Enhanced classroom management skills for maintaining a positive and productive learning environment.
- Promoted critical thinking through interactive lessons, group activities, and independent projects.
- Adapted lesson plans and instructional materials to accommodate diverse learner needs and interests.
- Incorporated real-world examples into lessons, enhancing relevance and promoting student engagement in the learning process.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
Home and Kids Associate
Kohl's
03.2017 - 10.2017
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving complex issues and providing exceptional service at all times.
- Increased customer satisfaction with thorough product demonstrations and personalized advice.
- Delivered energetic responses to customers in-store and by telephone, going above and beyond to serve needs.
- Used in-store system to locate inventory and place special orders for customers.
- Prioritized helping customers over completing other routine tasks in store.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education
West Kentucky Community And Technical College
Paducah, KY05-2020
Skills
- Staff management
- Creative direction
- Strategic planning
- Data analysis
- Staff development
- Employee relations
- Program coordination
- Individual accountability
- Problem-solving
- Organizational skills
- Computer skills
- Scheduling and coordinating
- Detail-oriented
Timeline
Assistant Director
Mt. Zion Preschool Center
09.2020 - Current
Assistant Director
Ravenswood Manor Child Care Center
12.2018 - 05.2020
Floater/School-Age Teacher
Kiddie Kottage Daycare & Preschool
09.2017 - 09.2018
Home and Kids Associate
Kohl's
03.2017 - 10.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education
West Kentucky Community And Technical College
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