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Brenda Lester

Humble,TX
Brenda Lester

Overview

7
years of professional experience

Work History

Sun Valley Academy
Glendale, AZ

Assistant Director of Preschool
07.2024 - Current

Job overview

  • Assisted the Principal in overseeing daily operations and ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for children
  • Managed a team of 8 teachers, providing guidance, support, and training to maintain high-quality care standards
  • Developed and implemented age-appropriate curriculum and activities to promote learning, creativity, and social development
  • Collaborated with parents to address individual child needs, concerns, and progress through regular communication and parent-teacher conferences
  • Maintained accurate records of attendance, enrollment, medical information, incident reports, and other necessary documentation
  • Ensured compliance with state licensing regulations by conducting regular inspections of facilities and implementing necessary corrective actions
  • Supported the recruitment process by assisting in interviewing potential staff members and conducting background checks
  • Implemented behavior management strategies to promote positive discipline techniques among staff members
  • Monitored inventory levels of supplies such as food items, toys, books, art materials etc., ordering replacements as needed within budget constraints
  • Conducted performance evaluations for childcare providers to identify areas for improvement or recognition
  • Responded promptly to emergencies or incidents involving children or staff members according to established protocols
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities related to early childhood education best practices
  • Maintained a clean and organized environment that met health department standards at all times
  • Promoted positive relationships between parents/guardians through effective communication channels including newsletters or online platforms

Mind and Body Kids
Glendale, AZ

Assistant Director
11.2023 - 07.2024

Job overview

  • Supervising 10 teachers, and responsible for helping staff by mentoring scenarios to improve their classes in how to redirect students who may have difficulty self-regulating.
  • Train and monitor teachers and new hires.
  • Monitor progress on specific tasks.
  • Implementing policies and procedures.
  • Supervised the day-to-day operations of assigned duties.
  • Computer literate.
  • Have great organizational and management skills.
  • Work with Procare, handling day to day sign in and out.
  • Take payments from clients.
  • Meet with and handle parents' complaints or concerns by coming to an amicable resolution.
  • Work with parents to build plans for children with success by pinpointing and correcting the problems.

LifePrints Learning Center
Glendale, AZ

Lead Pre-K Teacher/Assistant Director
10.2021 - 08.2023

Job overview

  • Before becoming the Assistant Director for LifePrints, I taught as Lead Pre-K Teacher.
  • I helped in obtaining the Center to a 3-star rating on Quality First.
  • My talents in the classroom as well as support and demeanor with parents, allowed me the opportunity to be chosen to move into the Assistant Director position.
  • Supervising 10 teachers, and responsible for opening and closing the facility.
  • Train and monitor teachers and new hires.
  • Monitor progress on specific tasks.
  • Implementing policies and procedures.
  • Supervised the day-to-day operations of assigned duties.
  • Computer literate.
  • Have great organizational and management skills.
  • Met with and handle parents' complaints or concerns by coming to an amicable resolution.
  • Work with parents to build plans for children success by pinpointing and correcting the problems.

Trinity Lutheran Early Childhood Center
Tyler, TX

Lead Pre-k Teacher
08.2020 - 07.2021

Job overview

  • Teaching children ages 4-5 the basic skills necessary to succeed in public/private school.
  • Prepare lesson plans, maintain classroom organization, and promote a safe, healthy environment.
  • Meet with parents to discuss their child's progress.

The Faith Learning Center
Tyler, TX

Lead Pre-k Teacher/ Curriculum Coordinator
10.2018 - 08.2020

Job overview

  • Teach skills needed to progress the children's education.
  • Plan curriculum and lesson plans for my class as well as others.
  • Helped meet physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities.

Timeline

Assistant Director of Preschool
Sun Valley Academy
07.2024 - Current
Assistant Director
Mind and Body Kids
11.2023 - 07.2024
Lead Pre-K Teacher/Assistant Director
LifePrints Learning Center
10.2021 - 08.2023
Lead Pre-k Teacher
Trinity Lutheran Early Childhood Center
08.2020 - 07.2021
Lead Pre-k Teacher/ Curriculum Coordinator
The Faith Learning Center
10.2018 - 08.2020

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