Crystal Saulter
Asheboro,NC
Summary
Highly qualified, dependable, and compassionate Child Development professional seeking an Early Childhood / Child Development Administration career opportunity to use my experience and skills to add value to an employer. Nurtures and compassionately provides assistance to promote a strong and productive future while meeting all needs of children and their families. Thrives in a fast-paced environment and maintains excellent work ethics. Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Highly skilled education leader prepared to drive academic excellence and organizational growth. Demonstrates strong focus on fostering team collaboration and achieving measurable results. Well-versed in curriculum development, strategic planning, and student-centered learning. Known for adaptive leadership and effective communication, ensuring all stakeholders are engaged and supported.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head of School
Vivvi LLC.
03.2025 - Current
- Served as a liaison between the Executive Head of School's office and external organizations, establishing strong professional relationships.
- Oversaw interview and hiring process of classroom personnel for selection of high-quality teachers and staff.
- Established partnerships with local community organizations, providing additional resources and support for student learning experiences.
- Coordinated with external agencies to ensure compliance with state licensing regulations and maintain an exemplary safety record.
Preschool Director
Just What I Needed Child Development Center
11.2024 - 03.2025
- Supervised teaching staff and resolved issues.
- Maintained compliance with state licensing regulations through diligent record keeping and routine inspections preparation.
- Collaborated with staff to create an inclusive environment, accommodating diverse learning needs.
- Managed daily operations, ensuring efficient scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation for optimal program performance.
- Created a safe learning environment through regular safety drills practice and adherence to established protocols during emergencies.
- Established school policies and communicated to staff and parents for well-coordinated and high-quality daily operations.
- Hired and trained new preschool employees.
- Developed strong parent-teacher relationships through effective communication and regular progress updates.
Provider Services Coordinator
Chatham County Partnership for Children
08.2024 - 11.2024
- Provide technical assistance to funded agencies; provide guidance on implementing evidence-based programs with model fidelity.
- Develop action plans and provide resource and professional development opportunities.
- Collaborate on program development and evaluation efforts in the community.
- Represent the Partnership to the Community through participation in events, and in collaborative work groups.
- Maintain a working knowledge of services available to families and childcare providers.
- Managed a large database of provider information, consistently updating contact details and other relevant records.
- Developed strong relationships with provider networks through proactive communication, leading to increased trust and collaboration.
- Analyzed data trends in order to identify opportunities for improvement within the Provider Services department.
- Facilitated the onboarding process for new providers, ensuring smooth integration into the organization''s network.
School Director
Cadence Education
03.2024 - 08.2024
- School director in charge of a school capacity of up to 268 children.
- Managed day to day center operations
- Managed a staff of up to 40 employees.
- Responsible for payroll, training and onboarding and other related functions.
- Responsible for recruiting staff and enrollments of families.
- Other tasks include Procare, CRM, ICIMS, and other systems.
- Served as tireless school resource, which enabled development of lasting relationships with students, parents and guardians.
- Focused on early childhood education initiatives, enhancing kindergarten readiness through targeted interventions during pre-K years.
- Strengthened teacher-student relationships by promoting positive discipline strategies and open communication.
- Improved school performance by implementing strategic plans and curriculum development initiatives.
Pre K Inclusion Success Coach
Smart Start
10.2023 - 03.2024
- Pre-K Inclusion Success coach for infant, toddler inclusion cases.
- Coaching and mentoring Pre-K teachers in cohort classrooms
- Conducted ECERS assessments.
- Conducted teacher trainings specific to need classroom areas.
- Completed assessments on students through various measurements.
- Completing plans and coach goals.
- Facilitating outcomes with teachers, directors, and other providers.
- Partnering with outside agencies to draw positive outcomes.
School Director
Childcare Network
02.2023 - 09.2023
- Director of operations for preschool through school aged care. 5-star rated center operations responsible for recruitment, enrollment, retention, training and support.
- Boosted faculty morale by providing professional development opportunities and recognizing outstanding achievements.
- Oversaw day-to-day operations of the school, including staff supervision, facilities management, and budget oversight, ensuring a seamless educational experience for students.
- Streamlined administrative processes for efficiency, reducing paperwork and improving staff productivity.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Coordinated staff and student activities to promote a safe and productive learning environment.
- Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
- Kept school in full compliance with established policies, legal requirements and student safety standards.
- Proven record of developing and implementing school policies to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
Director of Education
Children's Lighthouse
09.2022 - 01.2023
- Responsible for curriculum implementation
- Mentoring teachers
- Classroom management strategies.
- Overseeing of classrooms for help and support.
- Closing manager
- Recruited, trained and mentored faculty and staff in best practices for instruction.
- Guided teachers in incorporating differentiated instruction techniques into their lessons to cater to diverse learning styles.
- Oversaw development and implementation of quality educational programs.
Early Childhood Teacher
Afton Nature School
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Teacher of 3-5 year old children in a Reggio-Emilia inspired classroom.
- Curriculum focuses on social emotional development
- Implements child geared themes in a nature based environment.
- Helped school achieve 5 star rating scale.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in early childhood education.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
Aftercare Director/PreK Admin
ST. THOMAS MORE SCHOOL
08.2020 - 09.2021
- Maintains classroom supplies and snacks.
- Oversees aftercare program for PreK to 8th grade.
- Communicates with parents and guardians via in-person and through email.
- Maintains compliance with Covid-19 guidelines, confidentiality of all records, medical information, and financial information as required by the CDC.
- Ensures compliance with licensing regulations.
- Oversees operations and human resources, aftercare hours, and any concerns.
Aftercare Teacher
ST. THOMAS MORE SCHOOL
09.2018 - 06.2020
- Supervised group of children ranging from PreK to 8 grade to ensure best-practice techniques to engage and guide children.
- Engaged in structure and free play during indoor and outdoor activities.
- Communicated effectively with administrators, teachers, and parents.
- Organized and prepared snacks and clean up.
- Used basic first aid skills when needed.
Interim Preschool Director
ST. THOMAS MORE SCHOOL
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Managed center in the director's absence.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
- Drove significant market share growth with launch of innovative product lines.
- Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
- Interacted with internal partners and obtained detailed information about organization's mission and goals to form solid foundation for grant applications.
- Collected information on existing programs to demonstrate cohesive and sustainable organization to funders.
- Gained familiarity with organization's operational and financial challenges and opportunities to improve grant writing knowledge base.
- Secured $9,945.00 in grant money for St.Thomas More Pre-School Smart Display Initiative Project.
Outreach Teacher
Orange County partnership for children
08.2016 - 06.2017
- Implemented activities and learning experiences for children in my care.
- Modeled effective early childhood practices for educators in the classroom.
- Supported teachers with planning, subbing, and training.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Mentored teachers by sharing best practices gleaned from years of experience working in diverse early childhood settings across multiple contexts.
- Ensured compliance with state licensing regulations while maintaining accreditation standards through regular evaluations and updates.
- Promoted positive behaviors among students by establishing clear expectations and consistent routines within the classroom environment.
- Maintained high-quality child care standards based on developmentally appropriate practices.
- Attended professional meetings and conferences to maintain and improve professional competence.
- Stayed current on guidelines to maintain compliant program operations.
- Observed and assessed classroom activities to verify conformity with quality standards.
Education
Diploma - Early Childhood Administration
Durham Technical Community College
Certificate - Human Resources
Wake Technical Community College
Bachelor's degree - Liberal Arts & Sciences
Keiser University
Tampa, FL11.2011
No Degree - BSAC-Basic School Age Care
Southwestern Child Development Commission, Inc.
Skills
- Recruiting
- Creative
- Autism Experience
- Compliance
- Quality Assurance
- Program Development
- Classroom Management
- Interviewing
- Change Management
- Project management
- Toddler Care
- Mentoring
- Administrative Experience
- Infant Care
- Childhood development
Certification
- First Aid Certification
- CPR Certification
Timeline
Head of School
Vivvi LLC.
03.2025 - Current
Preschool Director
Just What I Needed Child Development Center
11.2024 - 03.2025
Provider Services Coordinator
Chatham County Partnership for Children
08.2024 - 11.2024
School Director
Cadence Education
03.2024 - 08.2024
Pre K Inclusion Success Coach
Smart Start
10.2023 - 03.2024
School Director
Childcare Network
02.2023 - 09.2023
Director of Education
Children's Lighthouse
09.2022 - 01.2023
Early Childhood Teacher
Afton Nature School
01.2022 - 06.2022
Aftercare Director/PreK Admin
ST. THOMAS MORE SCHOOL
08.2020 - 09.2021
Interim Preschool Director
ST. THOMAS MORE SCHOOL
01.2020 - 03.2020
Aftercare Teacher
ST. THOMAS MORE SCHOOL
09.2018 - 06.2020
Outreach Teacher
Orange County partnership for children
08.2016 - 06.2017
Diploma - Early Childhood Administration
Durham Technical Community College
Certificate - Human Resources
Wake Technical Community College
Bachelor's degree - Liberal Arts & Sciences
Keiser University
No Degree - BSAC-Basic School Age Care
Southwestern Child Development Commission, Inc.
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