Brittany Willis
Hempstead,TX
Summary
I am a highly experienced Preschool Director with a background in education and in Human Services field. I have a passion for creating and nurturing learning environments for young children and families. Skilled in curriculum development, staff management, and regulatory minimum standards compliances. Directed daily operations and managed staff to ensure high-quality care for 100+ children. Currently enrolled in Southern New Hampshire to pursue a bachelor's degree in human services with a concentration in Child and Family Development.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Preschool Director
Head Start
05.2022 - Current
- Prepare Funding applications, including monitoring and reporting to funding sources, as required.
- Develop and implement leadership and management expectations and responsibilities for all levels of Head Start/Early Head Start management employees Direct professional development process, that includes providing annual staff or management training events Maintain community partnerships and ensure plans to use all available community resources in Head Start
- Create new and support existing community collaborations such as agreements with school districts, and other community partners
- Oversee all data and reporting systems to support programs
- School Readiness Goals, Family Engagement and other Head Start Initiatives
- Oversee planning and implementation of successful federal Head Start reviews Attend and participate in Board of Directors meetings and committees of Board, as appropriate.
- Implement internal and external reporting systems and procedures for monitoring and controlling fiscal and program activities in Head Start Early Head Start
- Start and Early Head Start along with continuous quality improvement of services and management Effectively supervise assigned staff
- Attend, Association meetings, Board meetings, conferences, and workshops as requested
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Supervised teaching staff and resolved issues.
- Hired and trained new preschool employees.
- Established school policies and communicated to staff and parents for well-coordinated and high-quality daily operations.
- Stayed up to date on regional preschool curriculum laws.
- Conducted research on emerging perspectives in childhood education to improve upon school policies and curriculum.
- Developed educational curricula that promoted development in key behavioral and educational areas.
- Worked with special needs students to determine specific plans for success.
- Provided training and professional development for teachers.
- Collaborated with other administrators to assess program and staffs' needs to develop cost-effective budgets.
- Oversaw interview and hiring process of classroom personnel for selection of high-quality teachers and staff.
- Recruited new students for admission through marketing and events.
- Engaged with parents and families to build positive relationships for children to thrive.
- Planned and monitored curriculum and program activities and liaised with teachers to create fun and engaging learning experiences.
- Resolved conflicts and administered corrective action to foster positive experience for children and staff.
- Supervised and managed team of childcare professionals to guarantee highest standards of care.
- Managed program paperwork and child records to comply with state requirements.
- Monitored and observed child progress, interactions and behavior and reported findings to parents.
- Attended approved training and continuing education courses to maintain certifications.
- Operated under licensing guidelines to protect health, safety and well-being of children.
- Adhered to budgetary guidelines to set financial goals and maintain school profitability.
- Evaluated staff and offered guidance to enhance knowledge, skills, and professional development to optimize learning environment.
- Furnished facility with supplies, equipment, food and materials to foster social and cognitive development.
- Developed relationships with community organizations to provide additional resources and services to families.
- Communicated with local and state government agencies to maintain compliance with all regulations.
- Executed marketing plan and promoted positive image to achieve enrollment goals.
- Recruited, selected, and retained high-quality staff to reduce turnover and foster stability.
AB Paraprofessional
Waller ISD
11.2019 - 05.2022
- With assignments
- Prepare assignments and assist teacher with lesson plans.
- Re teach lessons
- Provide behavioral support and assist with strategies to help with behavior.
- Implement comprehensive positive support plans and effective behavior management strategies
- Assist with IEP
- Goals and prepare task boxes accordingly to their IEP Goals.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
- Administered tests and assessments to evaluate student progress and performance.
- Supervised students on field trips for safety and proper behavior in public settings.
- Oversaw groups of students at school and off-site locations, maintaining optimal safety, and security.
- Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call, and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
- Collaborated with parents and guardians to increase support and provide best learning environment.
- Organized and led practice, research and lab assignments.
- Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
- Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills.
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
- Demonstrated specific skills and activities for students to improve understanding and take excess workload off teachers.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve student engagement.
- Collaborated with instructors to develop engaging lesson plans.
- Helped teachers manage bus loading and unloading.
- Cleaned, organized and restocked classrooms for upcoming classes.
- Laminated teaching materials to increase durability under repeated use.
- Stepped into non-classroom environments such as libraries to help staff manage demand.
- Graded and provided feedback on assignments.
- Maintained and operated classroom equipment to maximize use and lifespan.
- Prepared reports and maintained administrative records.
- Monitored students in computer lab to enforce proper use of resources.
- Assisted with school field trips and special events by collecting permission slips and payments.
- Utilized answer sheets and electronic marking devices to grade homework and tests, accurately computing and recording results.
- Conducted weekly review sessions to help students prepare for exams.
- Developed and delivered presentations on course topics.
Lab Technician
Brenham State Supportive Living Center
07.2019 - 11.2019
- Perform lab draws, prepare blood for shipping, billing and coding, centrifugation of blood, transfer stool and Urine specimen into proper transfer vials, EKG's and assist in pharmacy with Medication papers, filling prescriptions, assisting front counter, stocking and ordering for the pharmacy, annual medication count.
- Stocking and reordering supplies for lab
- Communicate with doctors in a timely manner for lab draws.
- Maintained safe, tidy and organized laboratory environment for accurate test results.
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
- Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
- Monitored testing procedures to meet criteria and maintain quality control.
- Inspected laboratory equipment to maintain good working condition for optimal results.
- Trained new laboratory personnel to apply proper laboratory techniques and best practices.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Oversaw items in inventory and reordered before supplies diminished.
- Prepared reagents, media and solutions to use for laboratory testing and analysis.
- Prepared samples for shipping and disposed of bodily fluids in proper containers.
- Processed patient specimens according to priority and documented results.
- Collaborated with other departments to establish cohesive laboratory operations.
- Researched new methods and techniques to improve laboratory procedures.
- Developed and implemented new protocols to improve accuracy of laboratory results.
- Prepared blood smears and determined levels of normalcy.
- Recorded and analyzed data to produce reports of results.
- Adhered to laboratory safety procedures to maintain compliance with quality control standards.
- Prepared samples for analysis by performing complex sample preparation tasks.
- Troubleshot and resolved equipment and process issues.
- Monitored and documented safety standards to verify compliance.
- Operated and performed preventative maintenance on laboratory equipment and instruments.
- Prepared reagents and solutions following standard laboratory formulas and procedures.
- Analyzed results using analytical software and created reports.
- Participated in lab meetings and project presentations.
- Trained and supervised junior technicians in laboratory protocols.
- Provided support and guidance to junior lab staff.
- Developed new protocols and improved existing laboratory processes.
- Set and oversaw quality assurance guidelines for laboratory work.
- Cooperated with other technicians to develop and test new protocols.
- Assisted scientists by collecting and organizing laboratory data.
- Coordinated and managed laboratory projects and experiments.
- Kept abreast of current industry, scientific and regulatory developments and issues.
- Collaborated with researchers and scientists to design and execute experiments.
- Participated in research projects by designing and executing experiments.
- Interpreted laboratory results to provide technical advice to scientists.
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Primecare
02.2008 - 06.2019
- Maintain accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns, vital signs, respond to physical, emotional, and developmental needs of the patients, test and record blood glucose levels, help with daily activities, schedule medical appointments, refill meds, run daily errands, monitor expiration of medical supplies and meds
- Psych tech
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Educated patients and family members on best home care practices for healing and recovery.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Supported needs of 50+ residents under long-term care.
- Delivered high-quality care to 50+ patients in hospital facility.
- Delivered high-quality care to 50+ patients in hospital facility.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
Education
BBA - Human Services W/conc in Child And Family Developm
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH05.2024
Phlebotomy Certificate - Phlebotomy
Blinn College
Brenham, TX02.2018
Medical Assistant And Certified Nurse Assistant - Geriatric Nursing
Texas Health School
Houston, TX06.2015
Skills
- Emr, EHR, Microsoft, EKG, phlebotomy (4 years)
- Patient Care
- EKG
- Medical Records
- Scheduling
- Medical billing
- Vital Signs
- ICD-10
- Triage
- Medical Scheduling
- Behavior Management
- Microsoft Word/Outlook
- Accounting Records
- Annual Evaluations
- Group Assistance
- Marketing and Communications
- Safe Environment Planning
- Statistical Data
- Instructional Strategies
- Admission Procedures
- Program Operations
- Curriculum Planning
- Instructional Leadership
- Common Core Learning Standards
- Recruitment and Selection
- Staff Hiring
- Staff Supervision
- Community Engagement
- Consultation and Advisement
- Government Standards
- Hiring Educational Staff
- Daily Logs
- Compliance Monitoring
- District Standards
- Classroom Management Techniques
- Individualized Lesson Plans
- Fostering Positive Environment
- Disaster Preparedness
- Delegating Assignments
- Creative Solutions
- Administrative Support
- Event Planning
- Instructional Practices
- Health and Wellness Management
- Child Programs
- Communicable Diseases
- Inspecting Facilities
- Health Counseling
- Corrective Actions
- Construction Techniques
- Field Trip Monitoring
- Supply Stocking
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Social Perceptiveness
- Social Behaviors
- Staff Training
- Childcare Requirements
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Team Meetings
- Early Childhood Education
- Detailed Records and Reporting
- Educational Software
- Office Meetings
- National Administration Accredited
Certification
*Medical Assistant Certification
*Certified Nurse Aide
*Certified Phlebotomist
*Texas Health and Human Services Commission Child Care Licensing (Certified Director)
Timeline
Preschool Director
Head Start
05.2022 - Current
AB Paraprofessional
Waller ISD
11.2019 - 05.2022
Lab Technician
Brenham State Supportive Living Center
07.2019 - 11.2019
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Primecare
02.2008 - 06.2019
BBA - Human Services W/conc in Child And Family Developm
Southern New Hampshire University
Phlebotomy Certificate - Phlebotomy
Blinn College
Medical Assistant And Certified Nurse Assistant - Geriatric Nursing
Texas Health School
*Medical Assistant Certification
*Certified Nurse Aide
*Certified Phlebotomist
*Texas Health and Human Services Commission Child Care Licensing (Certified Director)
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