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BRENDA MACGILLIVRAY

Lead pre-k /Assist Director
Brockton,MA

Summary

Goal-oriented professional well-versed in operational practices and regulatory requirements of school environments. Skilled leader and analytical problem-solver well-versed in budget planning, staff oversight and program management. Skillfully use relationship-building talents and diplomatic communication style to forge long-lasting connections.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Assistant Director of Child Development

Little Discoveries
09.2019 - Current
  • Created and presented child development training in compliance with organizational standards.
  • Established positive relationships with parent to collaboratively promote child's wellbeing.
  • Coordinated communications, financial processing, registration, recordkeeping, and other administrative functions.

Lead Pre-K Teacher

Little Discoveries, The Early Education Academy
Brockton, MA
04.2015 - Current
  • Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth and promote learning.
  • Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
  • Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • 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.
  • Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.

Paraprofessional

The Gilmore School
Brockton, MA
10.2014 - 04.2015
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
  • Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Volunteer Administrative Assistant

Mass Health
06.2014 - 08.2014


  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Assisted with organization and maintenance of office filing system for easy retrieval of information.
  • Maintained confidentiality and security of sensitive information to protect privacy and security of company data.

Daycare Director

Lasting Impression
Abington, MA
01.2008 - 08.2014
  • Brought center into full compliance with licensing and safety regulations for fire and disaster preparedness and Department of Public Health codes.
  • Conducted trainings and mentored staff, consistently improving performance.
  • Managed, observed and evaluated lead teachers and teacher assistants.
  • Recruited, selected and retained quality administrators, teachers and support staff.

Lead Pre-K Teacher

Lasting Impression
Abington, MA
02.2003 - 08.2014
  • Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
  • Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
  • Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
  • Established positive relationships with students and families.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
  • Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
  • Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
  • Developed and implemented behavior management plans.

Education

Associate of Arts - Early Childhood

MASSASOIT COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Brockton, MA
06.1999

Skills

  • Parent-Teacher Collaboration
  • Daycare Management
  • Early Childhood Development
  • Student Behavior and Progress Reporting

Certification

  • Certified Early childhood certification Director 2
  • Certified in First aid and CPR

Timeline

Assistant Director of Child Development

Little Discoveries
09.2019 - Current

Lead Pre-K Teacher

Little Discoveries, The Early Education Academy
04.2015 - Current

Paraprofessional

The Gilmore School
10.2014 - 04.2015

Volunteer Administrative Assistant

Mass Health
06.2014 - 08.2014

Daycare Director

Lasting Impression
01.2008 - 08.2014

Lead Pre-K Teacher

Lasting Impression
02.2003 - 08.2014

Associate of Arts - Early Childhood

MASSASOIT COMMUNITY COLLEGE

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