Cassie Schlesselman
New Albany
Summary
Dynamic Director with proven expertise in team management, program development, and community engagement. Committed to fostering a nurturing environment while ensuring compliance with state standards, ready to drive impactful initiatives in early childhood education.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Director
Kiwi's Clubhouse
Pickerington, OH
10.2021 - Current
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement by mentoring staff on best practices to meet state and company standards.
- Oversaw hiring and onboarding processes for all new employees.
- Conducted regular assessments to guarantee center met all state and company quality standards.
- Implemented safety measures and guidelines to maintain a secure environment for children.
- Developed meaningful connections with families to promote a positive and nurturing environment.
- Guided potential parents through personal tours to assess alignment with their childcare needs.
- Utilized past data to enhance marketing approaches aimed at attracting new families.
- Implemented strategies to strengthen teamwork and collaboration between educators and administrative staff.
- Provided attentive care and developmental support for children ranging from 6 weeks to 10 years to promote growth and learning.
- Initiated operations at new location, focusing on client acquisition via effective marketing strategies.
- Designed new preschool curriculum for the company to foster engaging learning experiences for young children.
Assistant Director
Kiwi's Clubhouse
Gahanna, OH
06.2020 - 10.2021
- Mentored staff, fostering professional growth and ensuring adherence to state and company standards.
- Developed training materials for new hires, enhancing onboarding experience and retention rates.
- Supervised preschool programs, addressing requirements of teachers and children to foster a nurturing educational atmosphere.
- Created and delivered tailored curriculum to support the educational needs of students and teachers in classrooms.
- Facilitated staff support by addressing classroom needs and enhancing learning environments.
- Monitored and evaluated center budget to optimize resource allocation and prevent overspending.
Preschool Teacher
Kiwi's Clubhouse
Gahanna, OH
07.2019 - 06.2020
- Implemented engaging lesson plans to enhance cognitive and social skills.
- Fostered a nurturing environment to support emotional development and learning readiness.
- Collaborated with parents to track progress and address individual student needs effectively.
- Guided classroom activities promoting teamwork, creativity, and problem-solving among children.
- Mentored new staff on curriculum delivery and classroom management techniques.
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
Hair Stylist
Kenneth's Hair Salons and Day Spas Inc.
Westerville, OH
09.2016 - 02.2019
- Delivered exceptional hairstyling services, enhancing client satisfaction and retention.
- Specialized in color treatments, ensuring quality results tailored to individual client needs.
- Built strong rapport with clients, contributing to a welcoming atmosphere that encourages repeat visits.
- Implemented new techniques, increasing efficiency in service delivery and reducing appointment times.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development And Family Science
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OHAssociate of Arts - Human Development And Family Science
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH05-2024
Skills
- Relationship building
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making
- Program management
- Team management
- Charismatic leader
- Active community engagement
Timeline
Director
Kiwi's Clubhouse
10.2021 - Current
Assistant Director
Kiwi's Clubhouse
06.2020 - 10.2021
Preschool Teacher
Kiwi's Clubhouse
07.2019 - 06.2020
Hair Stylist
Kenneth's Hair Salons and Day Spas Inc.
09.2016 - 02.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development And Family Science
The Ohio State University
Associate of Arts - Human Development And Family Science
The Ohio State University