Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Affiliations
Accomplishments
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Dana Privette

Zebulon,NC

Summary

Methodical director with several years of comprehensive experience overseeing daily operations of company or organization. Hardworking and versatile professional well-versed in executing business strategies, preparing and implementing business plans and overseeing financial performance. Thorough knowledge of market changes and trends paired with strong grasp of corporate finance and performance measures. Seasoned Director with background in strategic planning, team leadership, and performance optimization. Known for driving company growth by developing efficient operational strategies and fostering professional relationships. Demonstrated abilities in problem solving, decision making, and communication skills to influence key stakeholders. Proven record of delivering innovative solutions and achieving organizational goals.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director

Faith Preschool Academy Corp
Knightdale, NC
08.1999 - Current
  • Developed, implemented and evaluated age-appropriate lesson plans in accordance with the preschool curriculum.
  • Supervised students during indoor and outdoor playtime activities.
  • Conducted daily meetings with staff to discuss upcoming events and activities.
  • Developed and implemented innovative strategies to ensure a safe and secure learning environment for preschoolers.
  • Oversaw the hiring of qualified staff members, including teachers and classroom aides.
  • Organized professional development opportunities for faculty and staff.
  • Conducted classroom activities to stimulate physical, mental, and social development of preschool students.
  • Organized educational materials and resources to create an engaging learning environment.
  • Assisted in providing a safe and secure environment for children.
  • Developed and implemented daily lesson plans to promote the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual growth of children.
  • Organized activities designed to promote physical, mental and social development such as games, arts and crafts, music, storytelling.
  • Observed children's performance, behavior, social development and physical health.
  • Maintained a safe environment for children at all times by adhering to established standards of care.
  • Provided guidance to students on proper behavior and social interaction with others in classroom settings.
  • Assisted in preparing meals and snacks for preschoolers according to nutritional guidelines.
  • Monitored individual student progress through assessments such as observation checklists and anecdotal records.
  • Collaborated with teachers and administrators to develop individual educational plans for each child based on their strengths and needs.
  • Ensured that all developmental milestones are met by providing appropriate activities for each child's age level.
  • Attended staff meetings related to curriculum planning or program updates as required.
  • Utilized appropriate instructional strategies when presenting material to young learners.
  • Implemented behavioral management techniques in order to ensure a safe learning environment for all students.
  • Established positive relationships with families by communicating regularly about their child's progress or any other concerns they may have had.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities related to early childhood education topics such as language acquisition or literacy instruction.
  • Incorporated technology into the classroom setting when appropriate such as interactive whiteboards or tablets.
  • Encouraged creativity among students by providing them with materials needed for art projects or other creative activities.
  • Facilitated outdoor playtime activities while ensuring safety protocols were followed at all times.
  • Assisted the lead teacher in maintaining accurate documentation of student attendance records as well as incident reports if necessary.
  • Provided support during field trips including supervision of students while off-site.
  • Supported special needs students throughout the day by helping them stay focused on tasks assigned or assisting with communication difficulties they may have had.
  • Supported lead teacher with daily classroom activities.
  • Monitored students to observe behavior, enforce rules and maintain safety.
  • Maintained safe, clean and constantly supervised play environment.
  • Assisted with implementation of approved lesson plans and daily classroom schedule.
  • Maintained clean, well-kept classroom to encourage children to create, explore and play with confidence.
  • Instructed and assisted students during craft activities.
  • Assisted with or led story time by reading books to children.
  • Maintained daily records of activities, behaviors, meals, and naps.
  • Supervised students outside classroom during recess, lunch and breaks.
  • Arranged classroom furniture and learning materials to keep areas neat.
  • Helped prepare preschool-aged children for future education by working with groups and individuals in classroom environments.
  • Created and assembled classroom displays and decorations.
  • Maintained and cleaned nap mats by making minor repairs and wiping down.
  • Helped facilitate indoor and outdoor play, parent-teacher conferences and keeping classroom clean with diligent attention to each support task.
  • Integrated technology into lesson plans.
  • Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
  • Met with parents and guardians to discuss students' progress and areas requiring improvement.
  • Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
  • Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
  • Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
  • Observed children for signs of illness, injury, emotional disturbance, learning disorders, and speech problems.
  • Observed children to record development.
  • Identified early signs of emotional and developmental problems in children to bring concerns to parents' attention.
  • Removed hazards and developed appropriate boundaries and rules to create safe environment for children.

Education

High School Diploma -

Baptist Temple Christian School
Zebulon
05-1993

Skills

  • Business Development
  • Business Administration
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Project Management
  • Operations Management
  • Contract Management
  • Staff Development
  • Staff Management
  • Classroom Management
  • Child Development
  • Activity Planning
  • Classroom Organization
  • Student Records Management
  • Creative lesson planning
  • Curriculum Planning
  • Social-emotional learning
  • Lesson Planning
  • Excellent classroom management
  • Basic clerical knowledge
  • Afterschool program leadership
  • Observational skills
  • Social Skills Development
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Special Needs Support
  • Child Safety Procedures
  • Positive Reinforcement
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Proficient in childcare management software

Certification

  • Early Childhood
  • Classroom management
  • positive discipline
  • transitions
  • staff developement

Affiliations

  • Children's Director at my Church
  • Grandma to 5 grandsons ages newborn-7 years old
  • married for over 32 years
  • mother of 4 Children; youngest is 14
  • homeschool our 14 year old

Accomplishments

  • MVP in middle school & high school softball & basketball
  • Most requested Teacher for over 4 years
  • Lead Teacher

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Director

Faith Preschool Academy Corp
08.1999 - Current
  • Early Childhood
  • Classroom management
  • positive discipline
  • transitions
  • staff developement

High School Diploma -

Baptist Temple Christian School
Dana Privette