Christina Bernadin-Nicolas
Winter Garden,FL
Summary
Excited Preschool Director with 16 years of preschool experience. Proficient in employee training and supervision with knowledge of Procare Software use and detailed budgeting. Committed to running a cost-effective preschool while teaching lifelong student lessons. Diligent Childcare Director with 3 years of experience directing enrichment activities, curriculum and caring for children in licensed childcare facility. Oversees staff and operations to meet Florida licensing standards and contract requirements resulting in successful inspections and monitoring reviews. Cultivates safe and nurturing environment for children while maintaining profitability and business growth.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Director/Owner
Legacy Christian Academy Childcare And Preschool
Orlando, FL
08.2016 - 05.2022
- 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.
- Oversaw interview and hiring process of classroom personnel for selection of high-quality teachers and staff.
- Conducted research on emerging perspectives in childhood education to improve upon school policies and curriculum.
- Responsible for 59-69 children and 5-9 staff.
- Followed DCF guidelines.
Assistant Director
La Petite Academy Inc.
Margate, FL
01.2011 - 05.2014
- Worked closely with manager to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operation.
- Trained and mentored new employees on industry practices and business operations.
- Worked with team leaders to arrange schedules based on production requirements and available resources.
- Created and updated physical records and digital files to maintain current, accurate and compliant documentation.
- Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
Lead Teacher
Providence Children's Academy
Coconut Creek, FL
05.2011 - 01.2012
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
- Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.
- Worked one-on-one with students and student teachers to increase overall classroom success.
- Developed and optimized rich learning environment by capitalizing on diverse engagement strategies and enriching teaching techniques.
Assistant Teacher
Oakland Academy
Sunrise, FL
08.2007 - 12.2010
- Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes, consistently noting successful ideas and identifying areas for improvement.
- Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support to maintain student progress and development.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Performed staff monitoring duties such as overseeing recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
- Kept records of student progress for teachers and parents and made notes on details such as behavior, grades, comprehension and personal growth.
- Supported teacher in instructing core subjects, delivering supplementary lessons and coordinating materials.
Assistant Teacher
ABC Workshop
North Lauderdale, FL
01.2006 - 07.2008
- Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes, consistently noting successful ideas and identifying areas for improvement.
- Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support to maintain student progress and development.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Performed staff monitoring duties such as overseeing recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
- Kept records of student progress for teachers and parents and made notes on details such as behavior, grades, comprehension and personal growth.
- Supported teacher in instructing core subjects, delivering supplementary lessons and coordinating materials.
- Delivered group teaching in classroom setting and implemented individual student support.
Education
High School Diploma -
Piper High School
Sunrise, FL05.2007
Skills
- Instructional Techniques
- Group Sessions
- Constructive Feedback
- Inspecting Facilities
- Compliance Monitoring
- Experiential Learning
- Construction Techniques
- Recreational Activities
Timeline
Preschool Director/Owner
Legacy Christian Academy Childcare And Preschool
08.2016 - 05.2022
Lead Teacher
Providence Children's Academy
05.2011 - 01.2012
Assistant Director
La Petite Academy Inc.
01.2011 - 05.2014
Assistant Teacher
Oakland Academy
08.2007 - 12.2010
Assistant Teacher
ABC Workshop
01.2006 - 07.2008
High School Diploma -
Piper High School
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