Cassandra Morwood
Mesa,AZ
Summary
Dynamic Preschool Director with a proven track record at Tempe Christian Preschool, excelling in curriculum development and fostering positive environments. Expert in early childhood education, I enhanced enrollment rates through effective parent communication and staff training, while ensuring compliance with state regulations and Nationally accredited programs. Committed to nurturing child development and promoting inclusive practices.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Director
Tempe Christian Preschool
06.2011 - Current
- Maintained compliance with state licensing regulations through diligent record keeping and routine inspections preparation.
- Managed daily operations, ensuring efficient scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation for optimal program performance.
- Established school policies and communicated to staff and parents for well-coordinated and high-quality daily operations.
- Hired and trained new preschool employees. Collaborated with staff to create an inclusive environment, accommodating diverse learning needs.
- Fostered ongoing professional development opportunities for staff members by arranging guest speakers or sending employees to relevant conferences.
- Enhanced preschool curriculum by incorporating hands-on activities and cooperative learning projects using learning thought play strategies.
- Established partnerships with community organizations, providing resources and enrichment opportunities for students and families. supporting cohorts of learning with the staff at my school through local community colleges.
Curriculum Coordinator-Educator
St. Augustine Preschool
08.2008 - 06.2011
- Organized curricular events such as workshops or conferences that fostered collaboration between school faculty members.
- Collaborated with administrators to determine course objectives.
- Provided coaching and mentoring to teachers, nurturing their growth as professionals and contributing to a positive school culture.
- Effectively implemented best training practices and adult learning principles in planning and creation of instructional materials.
- Improved learning outcomes by aligning curriculum with state and national standards.
Preschool Teacher Leader
Chandler Unified School District
08.2004 - 05.2008
- Enhanced student engagement by incorporating interactive activities and hands-on learning experiences.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, fostering a positive learning environment for all students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans.
- Promoted diversity within the classroom by incorporating multicultural materials and lessons that celebrated various cultural backgrounds of students.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles and needs, leading to improved student outcomes.
- Championed inclusive practices within the preschool setting by adapting curriculum content as needed for children with differing abilities or needs, ensuring equal opportunity for all learners.
- Participated in professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in early childhood education for continuous improvement of teaching methods.
- Served as a mentor to new teachers, providing guidance and support to improve teaching practices and classroom management strategies.
- Organized successful parent-teacher conferences, maintaining open lines of communication regarding student performance and expectations for continued success.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ08-2025
Skills
- Early childhood education
- Parent communication
- Child development expertise
- Curriculum development
- Staff training
- Fostering positive environment
- Classroom observation
- Compliance procedures
- Event planning
- Administrative functions
- Documentation and recordkeeping
- Team collaboration
- Program development
Timeline
Preschool Director
Tempe Christian Preschool
06.2011 - Current
Curriculum Coordinator-Educator
St. Augustine Preschool
08.2008 - 06.2011
Preschool Teacher Leader
Chandler Unified School District
08.2004 - 05.2008
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Northern Arizona University
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