Darlene Vander Beek
Laveen,AZ
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Edustaff
Saint Joseph, MI
09.2023 - Current
- Provided instruction and guidance to students in the absence of a regular teacher.
- Organized lesson plans and activities for students.
- Assisted with classroom management issues when needed.
- Implemented school policies and procedures in the classroom.
Director of Early Childhood Education
KinderCare Learning Centers
Saint Joseph, MI
09.2021 - 02.2022
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive early childhood curriculum for children aged 0-5.
- Created and maintained a safe and secure learning environment for all students in the program.
- Provided professional development opportunities to early childhood educators and staff.
- Established strong relationships with community partners to support the school's mission and goals.
Child and Youth Training & Curriculum Specialist
United States Navy, USN
Patuxent River, MD
08.2018 - 08.2020
- Developed, implemented and monitored curriculum materials for various courses.
- Conducted research to ensure curricular content is up-to-date and relevant.
- Collaborated with faculty members to develop course objectives and outcomes.
- Provided guidance on instructional strategies, assessment methods and classroom management techniques.
- Created professional development workshops for teachers related to curriculum topics.
- Conducted observations of classrooms to assess effectiveness of instruction and student learning.
- Analyzed data from assessments to evaluate programs, identify trends and make recommendations for improvement.
Education
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Ashford University
San Diego, CA01-2019
Associate of Arts - Education
West Shore Community College
Scottville, MI08-2003
High School Diploma -
Mason County Central H.S.
Scottville, MI06-1987
Some College (No Degree) - Administration of Early Childhood Education
Cuyamaca College
El Cajon, CASkills
- Computer Skills
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Quality Assurance
- Task Prioritization
- Active Listening
- Multitasking
- Supervision and leadership
- Microsoft Word
- Problem Resolution
- Organizational Skills
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Relationship Building
Accomplishments
- Building Leadership Award - Supervisor Development Program - USN/Naval District Washington D.C.
- Cum Laude Honors Award - Ashford University Honors Program
Certification
- Trainer Certification for Teaching Strategies Program
- Inclusion Training Certificate for Kids Included Together Program
- American Red Cross Instructor Certification
- NAFCC Accreditation Certification
- California & Michigan Cosmetology Licensed
- ECE Teaching Permit for California
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Edustaff
09.2023 - Current
Director of Early Childhood Education
KinderCare Learning Centers
09.2021 - 02.2022
Child and Youth Training & Curriculum Specialist
United States Navy, USN
08.2018 - 08.2020
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Ashford University
Associate of Arts - Education
West Shore Community College
High School Diploma -
Mason County Central H.S.
Some College (No Degree) - Administration of Early Childhood Education
Cuyamaca College