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Emily Downes

Silver Springs

Summary

Dedicated, reliable educator with extensive experience in early childhood education, adept at implementing creative teaching strategies and fostering parent-teacher communication. Proven ability to enhance student engagement through tailored lesson planning and effective classroom management. Skilled in child CPR and first aid, ensuring a safe learning environment while promoting positive behavior and development.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead VPK Teacher/ Assistant Director

Creative Beginnings Preschool
07.2019 - Current
  • Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans tailored to individual learning styles.
  • Fostered positive relationships with parents through regular communication and progress updates.
  • Oversaw classroom activities, ensuring a safe and stimulating environment for children.
  • Evaluated student progress using developmental assessments to inform instructional strategies.
  • Reduced disciplinary issues by establishing clear expectations and consistent consequences for behavior.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on teaching methods and early childhood education research findings.
  • Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
  • Established positive relationships with students and families.
  • Oversaw daily operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

Teacher Assistant/ Assistant Director/Director

Small Talk Educational Child Care
01.2005 - 04.2019
  • Facilitated engaging learning activities to support child development and enhance communication skills.
  • Assisted in assessing student progress, providing feedback to teachers for continuous improvement.
  • Partnered with the teacher to plan and implement lessons following the school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
  • Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by the lead teacher.
  • Completed daily reports on attendance and disciplinary performance.
  • Participated in professional development workshops, staying current with educational best practices.
  • Oversaw daily operations, ensuring compliance with state regulations and quality standards.
  • Led staff meetings, facilitating communication and aligning goals across the educational team.
  • Ensured compliance with state education standards by regularly reviewing curriculum materials and teaching practices.
  • Coordinated field trips or off-campus activities that promote experiential learning opportunities outside the classroom setting.
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
  • Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
  • Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.

Appointment Scheduler

H2O Customized Water Systems
04.2003 - 10.2003
  • Coordinated with multiple departments to ensure seamless communication and scheduling efficiency.
  • Oversaw daily scheduling operations, maintaining accuracy and attention to detail in appointments.
  • Provided excellent customer service through attentive listening, empathetic communication, and efficient problem-solving during the scheduling process.
  • Answered phone calls and answered questions from potential customers.
  • Acted as first point of contact and set appointments for prospective clients.
  • Acted as a reliable point of contact for clients, addressing concerns or questions about their appointments with professionalism and tact.
  • Set up appointments with interested customers according to schedule availability.
  • Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new technologies and processes as they were introduced into the workplace environment.

After-School Care Provider

Afterschool Programs/ Deerfield Beach Elementary
08.2001 - 06.2002
  • Supervised daily activities, ensuring safety and engagement of children in after-school programs.
  • Developed and implemented creative educational activities to promote learning and social interaction.
  • Managed group dynamics, fostering teamwork and cooperation among diverse age groups.
  • Collaborated with parents to communicate progress and address concerns regarding children's behavior and development.
  • Provided homework assistance, resulting in better understanding of subject material and increased confidence in students.
  • Ensured timely pick-up of children from their classrooms at dismissal time, maintaining punctuality across the program schedule.
  • Developed strong relationships with students and parents, creating a supportive and welcoming environment.
  • Assisted with snack preparation, adhering to proper food handling guidelines for healthy meals during after-school hours.
  • Managed emergency situations calmly, ensuring the well-being of all children in the program.
  • Enhanced student safety by effectively supervising and monitoring after-school activities.
  • Facilitated conflict resolution among students, promoting positive social interactions within the group setting.
  • Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
  • Led children in creative, athletic, and educational activities while maintaining a safe and orderly group.
  • Provided emotional support and guidance to children during difficult times.
  • Worked with children to develop good cognitive, physical, and language skills.
  • Worked closely with fellow staff members in developing and implementing educational and recreational activities.
  • Maintained group discipline through positive reinforcement, behavior modeling, and collaboration with parents.

Education

High School Diploma -

Spanish River High School
Boca Raton, FL

Skills

  • Creative teaching strategies
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Health and safety
  • Classroom management
  • Classroom organization
  • Lesson planning
  • Behavior management
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Curriculum planning
  • Child CPR and first aid
  • Time management
  • Organizational and planning skills
  • Proficient in childcare management software

Certification

-ParoPro Assessment of 472

-Current Director Credential

-Current FCCPC Credential

-CPR/ First Aid

- VPK Director Credential endorsed

-VPK FAST Star Early Literacy Assessment Administrator

-Introduction to Child

Care (20 hrs)

-Behavioral Observation and Screening (10 hrs)

-School-Age Appropriate Practices (10 hrs)



Timeline

Lead VPK Teacher/ Assistant Director

Creative Beginnings Preschool
07.2019 - Current

Teacher Assistant/ Assistant Director/Director

Small Talk Educational Child Care
01.2005 - 04.2019

Appointment Scheduler

H2O Customized Water Systems
04.2003 - 10.2003

After-School Care Provider

Afterschool Programs/ Deerfield Beach Elementary
08.2001 - 06.2002

High School Diploma -

Spanish River High School

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