Cynthia Cooper
Woodruff,SC
Summary
Accomplished Director at Learning Years CDC, adept in organizational development and staff management, significantly enhanced team performance and collaboration. Expert in cultivating high-performing environments and optimizing training programs, achieving notable increases in employee engagement and retention. Skilled in contract negotiations and fostering strong educator-family relationships, driving substantial improvements in operational efficiency and student success.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director
Learning Years CDC
01.2016 - 08.2024
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
- Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
- Strengthened internal controls by reviewing existing policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Optimized staff performance by designing comprehensive training programs tailored to individual needs.
- Negotiated favorable contracts with vendors for reduced costs and improved service quality.
Teacher Supervisor
Learning Years CDC
05.1994 - 08.2024
- Reduced disciplinary issues through the implementation of a comprehensive behavior management plan that includes clear expectations and consequences.
- Streamlined scheduling processes to maximize instructional time while minimizing teacher workload.
- Cultivated an inclusive learning environment by implementing differentiated instruction strategies for diverse learners within classrooms.
- Ensured compliance with state and federal regulations by maintaining accurate records, submitting timely reports, and adhering to all policies and procedures.
- Enhanced teacher performance by conducting regular classroom observations and providing constructive feedback.
- Oversaw progress monitoring assessments to ensure that all students were achieving at their highest potential.
- Coordinated parent-teacher conferences, fostering strong relationships between families and educators in support of student success.
- Evaluated programs and monitored implementation and compliance with regulations to achieve objectives.
- Implemented program-level departmental policies and procedures and managed budgets to support educational program and curriculum.
Education
Bachelors In Social And Behavioral Sciences - Criminal Justice
University of South Carolina - Upstate
Spartanburg, SC05.2005
Skills
- People Management
- Staff Management
- Organizational Development
- Staff Development
- Contract and Vendor Management
- Hiring and Retention
- Team Leadership
- Staff training/development
- Customer Service
Accomplishments
Director’s Accrediation
Certification
CPR/First Aid
Timeline
Director
Learning Years CDC
01.2016 - 08.2024
Teacher Supervisor
Learning Years CDC
05.1994 - 08.2024
Bachelors In Social And Behavioral Sciences - Criminal Justice
University of South Carolina - Upstate
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