Destini Maddox
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Passionate Lead Teacher with a proven track record at Day Early Learning, excelling in classroom management and lesson development. Skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement. Experienced in fostering student growth, mentoring staff, and enhancing family involvement. Skilled in activity planning and behavior modeling, significantly boosting learning outcomes and operational efficiency.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher
Day Early Learning
08.2023 - Current
- Guided teaching aides in classroom management, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Designed lesson plans for teaching staff and worked closely with administration for compliance with state curricula.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
Evening Supervisor
Quality Preschool
08.2020 - 08.2023
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Made sure student and staff files were in good order for the states requirements and standards.
- Organized and lead staff meeting once a month.
- Conducted tours of the facility for future possible students and parents.
- Regulate and checked Ilead hours for staff so they would be in good standing with state regulations.
- Assisted in raising our PTQ level
- Charged with organizing food program sheets and writing monthly menus.
Front End Supervisor
Kroger
06.2014 - 07.2020
- Greeted visitors and customers upon arrival, offered assistance, and answered questions to build rapport and retention.
- Coached employees and trained on methods for handling various aspects of sales, complicated issues, and difficult customers.
- Responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service and remedied issues promptly and effectively.
- Trained team members in successful strategies to meet operational and sales targets.
- Monitored cash drawers in checkout stations to verify adequate cash supply.
- Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems, and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
Assistant Teacher
Kidscape
01.2012 - 05.2014
- Completed daily reports, meal count sheets, and attendance logs.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes.
Education
Child Development Associates - Child Care
Herizons
Indianapolis, IN09.2022
Skills
- Activity Planning
- Classroom Management
- Student Records Management
- Training and mentoring
- Behavior Modeling
- Lesson development
Timeline
Lead Teacher
Day Early Learning
08.2023 - Current
Evening Supervisor
Quality Preschool
08.2020 - 08.2023
Front End Supervisor
Kroger
06.2014 - 07.2020
Assistant Teacher
Kidscape
01.2012 - 05.2014
Child Development Associates - Child Care
Herizons
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