Christopher Lawrence
Monroe,CT
Summary
I am passionate about the Early Childhood Education space, and have been a Director for Bright Horizons Family Solutions for close to ten years. I have also been the Co-Chair of the Bright Horizons MenTEACH Employee Resource Committee for the last two years. I have supported multiple locations with gaining and maintaining NAEYC Accreditation, and am always eager for new challenges and opportunities. My personal loves within ECE are STEM education and technologies and building divers ena disclose classroom environments. I am also a strong advocate for the importance of male educators within Early Childhood classrooms.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Center Director
Long Ridge Road Child Development Center
07.2020 - Current
- Fostered a caring, safe and inclusive environment for children and parents.
- Cultivated and strengthened relationships with children, families and the wider Stamford Community.
- Kept facility in compliance with all applicable standards and laws.
- Promoted positive company image and established reputation as provider of choice for educational programs in greater community.
- Managed family enrollment, staffing, hiring, scheduling.
- Managed adherence to NAEYC and CT Licensing regulations.
- Worked to build and maintain high quality curriculum experiences for all age ranges.
Center Director
Bright Horizons At High Ridge Park
10.2018 - 03.2020
Center Director
Bright Horizons At First Stamford Place
04.2016 - 10.2018
Center Director
Bright Horizons At High Ridge Park
04.2014 - 04.2016
Assistant Director
Bright Horizons At Wilton
05.2011 - 04.2014
Education
Master of Arts - Primary Education
Bath Spa University
Bath, UK05.2007
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Sussex
Brighton, UK05.2004
Skills
- Family Relations Expertise
- Expert Knowledge in Early Childhood Education
- Curriculum Implementation and Classroom / Center Aesthetics
- Emergency First Aid & Emergency Scenarios
Certification
CT BCIS Cleared
CT First Aid, CPR & Med Auth Certified
CT Head Teacher Certified
CT Administration & Supervision of Early Childhood Programs Certified
Timeline
Center Director
Long Ridge Road Child Development Center
07.2020 - Current
Center Director
Bright Horizons At High Ridge Park
10.2018 - 03.2020
Center Director
Bright Horizons At First Stamford Place
04.2016 - 10.2018
Center Director
Bright Horizons At High Ridge Park
04.2014 - 04.2016
Assistant Director
Bright Horizons At Wilton
05.2011 - 04.2014
Master of Arts - Primary Education
Bath Spa University
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Sussex
CT BCIS Cleared
CT First Aid, CPR & Med Auth Certified
CT Head Teacher Certified
CT Administration & Supervision of Early Childhood Programs Certified
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