Briahna Thompson
Summary
An Assistant Director with seven years of experience within the childcare industry navigating families through the growth and development of their children. Eager to use my assets to help mentor, amplify, and support the next group of bright learners. Receiving multiple accomplishments over the course of my career highlighting my skills of communication, enthusiasm, receptiveness, DEI Focus, and overall engagement with a company to push their initiatives forward.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
ExperienceTeacher
Bright Horizons
12.2016 - 12.2020
- Maintained supervision, and the health and safety for children ages ranging from infancy - school age
- Adapted and implemented lesson plans and teaching methods to students with different learning styles & abilities
- Promoted a positive and interactive learning environment to further children's growth and development
- Established and maintained positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues
- Traveled to multiple locations across the Philadelphia region supporting for different teaching roles
Assistant Director of Education
Bright Horizons
01.2021 - Current
- Manages, supports, and grows the learning of a team by providing coaching and mentorship, conducting performance evaluations, and establishing inclusive work cultures
- Creating and maintaining strong partnerships with families, clients, and colleagues with a proactive approach to customer service
- Cultivates program management through observations, program quality, assessments, visible learning, documentation, and physical appearance
- Leads compliance with licensing, daily operations, training requirements throughout the center, center maintenance, health & safety, and proper supervision and tracking protocols
- Oversees daily children and staff health & wellness, physical and immunizations records, allergy management, first aid, fire and emergency drills
- Maintains daily supervision of children and staff members and communicates effectively when presenting goals and expectations
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
West Chester University
West Chester, PA2018
Skills
- Effective Time Management
- Collaborative & Supportive Communication
- Conflict Management & Resolution
- Leader of Diverse Teams
Accomplishments
- Achieved the Rising Start Award through effectively working with children and families as I demonstrated flexibility, being enthusiastic, and having a willingness to learn.
- Achieved the Weaving the Tapestry award by introducing diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives to advance the company's awareness of many cultures, backgrounds, and abilities.
- Achieved the Rising Star Award by introducing new ideas and having an open-mind for creating a positive environment for children and families
Timeline
Assistant Director of Education
Bright Horizons
01.2021 - Current
ExperienceTeacher
Bright Horizons
12.2016 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
West Chester University
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