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Emily Holovics

Emily Holovics

Portland,OR

Summary

Dynamic Program Director with 15 years at Cadence Academy Preschool, excelling in early childhood education and parent communication. Proven track record in staff training, maintaining budgets, and event planning, fostering a creative learning environment. Adept at multitasking and maintaining compliance with state licensing regulations, ensuring a safe and enriching experience for children and families.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Program Director

Cadence Academy Preschool
01.2014 - Current

I have been employed here for 15 years first teaching and now directing the past 10 years. I run a preschool of 35 children and 7+ staff. I'm responsible for scheduling, parent communication, purchasing, budgeting, financial spreadsheets, enrollment, staffing, staff trainings, professional development workshops, safety and supervision, event planning, payroll, social media accounts, maintaining rations and following state licensing requirements, immunizations, and much much more. I am supervised by my regional director as well as a corporate school support center based out of Scottsdale, AZ. I maintain 15 hrs of teacher training hours per year plus an annual directors conference.

Teacher

Creative Minds Learning Center Now Cadence Academy Preschool
08.2010 - 12.2013
  • As a preschool and Kindergarten teacher I developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive, creative learning environment.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.

Education

Elementary Education

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI
06.2005

Skills

  • Early childhood education
  • Parent communication
  • Staff training
  • Event planning
  • Office administration
  • Enrollment management
  • Enrollment procedures
  • Documentation and recordkeeping
  • Critical thinking
  • Multitasking
  • Organizational skills
  • Excellent communication
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Relationship building
  • CPR certified
  • Professionalism

Certification

Certified in CPR/ first aide

Food Handlers

Active in the Central Background Registry

Timeline

Program Director

Cadence Academy Preschool
01.2014 - Current

Teacher

Creative Minds Learning Center Now Cadence Academy Preschool
08.2010 - 12.2013

Elementary Education

Western Michigan University