Connie Ferguson
Martinez,CA
Summary
Support program operations by applying strong document management and resource coordination skills to day-to-day needs. Conscientiously address any need and resolve concerns to promote efficiency and maximize service outreach. Proven relationship-building and planning abilities.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Mentor teacher, corporate trainer
The Child Day School
Moraga
01.2021 - Current
- Training staff members using knowledge of Conscious Discipline, Curriculum, and High Scope Pedagogy
- Actively collaborates with directors and teachers to strategize the needs of staff and children
- Frequently apply goal-orientated training for mentee teachers within a classroom setting using modeling and constructive feedback
- Creating behavior plans for children and coaching teachers on how to best implement
- Routinely use conflict resolution with children and staff members
- Facilitating Orientation for new staff members
- Continually applying organizational skills.
Teacher
The Child Day School
Moraga
- Fostered a positive and inclusive classroom environment that promoted social, emotional, and cognitive growth
- Collaborated with parents and guardians to support children's individual needs and provide regular feedback on their progress
- Created and implemented developmental lesson plans utilizing high scope, project web approach, and Handwriting Without Tears
- Systematically assessed children interest and progress
- Compiled and documented children growth throughout the year culminating in a detailed portfolio
- Implemented effective behavior management strategies to promote a positive and respectful classroom atmosphere
- Developed and maintained open and effective communication with colleagues, administrators, and support staff.
Owner/Director
Ready Set Grow After School Enrichment Care and Summer Camp
- Provide a nurturing dynamic school-age program
- Plan and implement summer programs including staffing and excursions to various locals
- Administrative tasks including maintaining licensing complaint files, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and tax preparation
- Daily written and oral communication with guardians of children enrolled
- Maintaining the environment for safety.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development concentration in Early Childhood
Cal State University East Bay
03.2024
Associate of Arts - Liberal Studies
Diablo Valley College
Skills
- Teacher Training
- Project-based learning
- Curriculum Development
- Administration Collaboration
- Goal Setting
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Multitasking
- Documentation
- Problem-solving abilities
- Effective Communication
- Decision-Making
Timeline
Mentor teacher, corporate trainer
The Child Day School
01.2021 - Current
Teacher
The Child Day School
Owner/Director
Ready Set Grow After School Enrichment Care and Summer Camp
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development concentration in Early Childhood
Cal State University East Bay
Associate of Arts - Liberal Studies
Diablo Valley College
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