Christina Engdahl
Port Richey
Summary
Talented Team Leader experienced and dedicated to enhancing employee satisfaction and business success. Diplomatic and friendly with proven commitment to employee training. Hardworking team player bringing necessary experience and knowledge to tackle any operational demand. Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness. Looking to advance in the company.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead VPK Teacher
La Petite Academy, Learning Care Group
08.2021 - Current
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
Team Lead
La Petite Academy, Learning Care Group
06.2021 - Current
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
- Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
- Helped Parents with questions of what center provides, tours, helped solved problems for parents as well.
- Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures throughout the team.
- Motivated Staff through positive reinforcement techniques.
- Help Director keep staff training logs, NECPA logs, licensing standards, compliance, Children's files, and spreadsheets are in date and not out of date.
- Helps staff with issues within the classroom or if they are unsure how something is done properly.
Lead Infant Room Teacher
La Petite Academy, Learning Care Group
05.2018 - Current
- Planned and executed appropriate schedule and activities for children each day, creating fun, engaging and exciting learning environment by singing songs and reading to children.
- Cultivated professional relationships with parents and families, establishing availability for parent conferences when necessary.
- Created and executed lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and assessed developmental needs of students to develop to fullest potential and achieve learning objectives.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Assisted in preparation of meals and snacks to provide children with proper nutrition.
- Intervened in disruptive behavior, using positive reinforcement strategies to redirect and calm children.
Preschool Teacher
Bon Aqua Daycare
08.2015 - 03.2018
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
Front Desk Receptionist
Tennessee Career Center
08.2011 - 11.2011
- Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
- Maintained organized and clean front office area to create professional and welcoming environment for visitors and employees.
- Scheduled, coordinated and confirmed appointments and meetings.
- Resolved customer issues quickly and notified supervisor immediately when problems escalated.
- Collected room deposits, fees, and payments.
- Answered multi-line phone system and transferred callers to appropriate department or staff member.
- Completed data entry and filing to keep records updated for easy retrieval.
- Welcomed customers with friendly greeting, answered general questions, gathered nature of visit and directed to specific offices.
- Resolved customer problems and complaints.
- Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
Education
No Degree - Early Childhood Education
Nashville State Community College
Nashville, TNDirector Credential - Director Credential An 8 Week Course Through PHELC
Pasco-Hernando State College
New Port Richey, FL03.2024
High School Diploma -
Quakertown Community High School
Quakertown, PA06.2006
Skills
- Time Management
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Early Childhood Education
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Daycare Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Complaint Resolution
- Workplace Safety
- Effective communication
- Spreadsheet Tracking
Certification
- National CDA (Infant Toddler) Expires 12/15/2026
- DCF 45 Hours Completed
Timeline
Lead VPK Teacher
La Petite Academy, Learning Care Group
08.2021 - Current
Team Lead
La Petite Academy, Learning Care Group
06.2021 - Current
Lead Infant Room Teacher
La Petite Academy, Learning Care Group
05.2018 - Current
Preschool Teacher
Bon Aqua Daycare
08.2015 - 03.2018
Front Desk Receptionist
Tennessee Career Center
08.2011 - 11.2011
No Degree - Early Childhood Education
Nashville State Community College
Director Credential - Director Credential An 8 Week Course Through PHELC
Pasco-Hernando State College
High School Diploma -
Quakertown Community High School
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