Courtney Stewart
Apopka,FL
Summary
Career professional with solid foundation in team dynamics and performance. Known for driving team collaboration and energizing groups to achieve collective goals. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring consistent support and engagement through changing needs. Skilled in choreography, public speaking, and maintaining positive demeanor.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
4Day Lead Teacher
Weekday School Orlando
Orlando, FL
08.2017 - Current
- Develop lesson plans with goals, activities and outcomes that represented state early learning standards.
- Communicate and develop effective partnerships with parents and families, encouraging parent involvement.
- Create and implement daily Bible lessons and activities to foster christian growth.
- Guide the 4Day team as the team lead making sure all requirements and high learning standards are being met.
- Model behavioral and social skills to help students learn, respect and enforce proper boundaries.
- Communicate with director on goals and progress within the 4Day team.
Director Of Operations
Kids R Kids Apopka
Apopka, FL
08.2013 - 05.2017
- Completed ongoing training and courses to remain updated on childcare standards and procedures.
- Coordinated curricula with staff to help children learn and thrive.
- Cultivated positive relationships with families and teachers to enhance childcare environment.
- Complied with laws and regulations to keep facility safe for children.
- Oversaw daily operations of childcare facility to meet state licensing and company policies.
- Hired, engaged and developed supportive team of caregivers and educators.
Assistant Director
Kid City USA
Longwood, FL
04.2012 - 08.2013
- Complied with laws and regulations to keep facility safe for children.
- Cultivated positive relationships with families and teachers to enhance childcare environment.
- Monitored students' progress and provided students and teachers with assistance in resolving any problems.
- Monitored staff scheduling making sure that classrooms were in state ratio at all times.
Lead Teacher
Kid City USA
Longwood, FL
04.2011 - 04.2012
- Worked with multiple age groups ranging from infants to PreK
- Met departmental and program deadlines, complying with reporting requirements.
- Managed student behavioral issues to optimize classroom learning environment.
- Communicated with parents and guardians regarding academic, behavioral, or safety concerns.
- Served as mentor and role model for learners by demonstrating appropriate behavior.
- Was promoted to Assistant Director after 1 year.
Education
Directors Creational -
Orange Technical College
Orlando, FL12.2012
Child Development Associates (CDA) -
Orange Technical College
Orlando, FL05.2012
Skills
- Training and Development
- Parent-Teacher Collaboration
- Age-Appropriate Discipline
- School Administration
- Compliance Understanding
- Lesson Planning
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Family Involvement
Accomplishments
I was a Cheerleader for 7 years while in middle school and high school. I was also part of the 2004 Iowa High school cheerleading state winning team and took 3rd place at the CANAM national competition in 2005.
Outside of cheering I also danced for 15 years.
I have volunteered for OCPS on multiple different areas.
I held PTA board member positions at Zellwood elementary as fundraiser chair, membership chair and president.
I also held the vice president of middle school position on the Kelly Park K8 PTSO Board.
LANGUAGES
Sign Language
Advanced
Timeline
4Day Lead Teacher
Weekday School Orlando
08.2017 - Current
Director Of Operations
Kids R Kids Apopka
08.2013 - 05.2017
Assistant Director
Kid City USA
04.2012 - 08.2013
Lead Teacher
Kid City USA
04.2011 - 04.2012
Directors Creational -
Orange Technical College
Child Development Associates (CDA) -
Orange Technical College