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Bernadine Graves

Pottstown,PA

Summary

Talented Assistant Principal offering 20+ years of supporting academic administration functions. Motivated to improve relationships among faculty and administrators. Friendly and engaging team player able to inspire staff to perform their best. Detail oriented and experienced assistant principal passionate about children and the school.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Principal/ Director of Education/ Kindergarten Teacher

Chesterbrook Academy
01.2014 - Current
  • Performed all assigned tasks to assist principal in maintaining a safe learning environment for all students and staff
  • Prepared monthly menu for snacks and lunches, and ordered food and supplies on a weekly basis
  • Prepared and submitted monthly ELRC reports
  • Prepared and submitted monthly Childcare Aware reports
  • Planned, implemented, and supported staff for summer camp activities

Special Education Paraprofessional

Perkiomen Valley School District
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Provided support to teachers and students in emotional support classrooms
  • Practiced positive behavior management techniques that decreased behavioral issues within the classrooms
  • Implemented curriculum as stated by classroom teachers

Therapeutic Staff Support/ Personal Care Assistant

CCRES
01.2011 - 01.2018
  • Monitored behavior issues to enhance classroom management
  • Provided mentorship and support to at risk children and families to increase academic performance and decrease behavioral issues

Assistant Director/ Tutorial Specialist

KinderCare Learning Centers
01.2002 - 01.2011
  • Performed all assigned tasks to assist director in maintaining a safe learning environment for all students and staff
  • Implemented weekly tutorial lessons that enhanced the children’s math, phonics, and Spanish skills for students

Education

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Shippensburg University
Shippensburg, PA
12.1992

Skills

  • Interpersonal and communication skills
  • Staff Development
  • Team Collaboration
  • Positive Learning Environment
  • Poised under pressure
  • Experienced in most childcare positions
  • Parent Engagement and Communication

Hobbies and Interests

  • Crafting
  • Sewing
  • Spending time with family

Timeline

Special Education Paraprofessional

Perkiomen Valley School District
01.2018 - 01.2019

Assistant Principal/ Director of Education/ Kindergarten Teacher

Chesterbrook Academy
01.2014 - Current

Therapeutic Staff Support/ Personal Care Assistant

CCRES
01.2011 - 01.2018

Assistant Director/ Tutorial Specialist

KinderCare Learning Centers
01.2002 - 01.2011

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Shippensburg University
Bernadine Graves