Felicia Dozier
Pennsauken,NJ
Summary
Results-oriented director with expertise in compliance monitoring and staff development. Skilled in multitasking and communication, enhancing team dynamics and problem-solving capabilities. Committed to supporting student learning outcomes in early childhood education settings.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Daycare Center
St. John Baptist Church Daycare
Camden, New Jersey
2025 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations of daycare programs to ensure efficient service delivery.
- Managed training and development for staff of 18 members to enhance performance.
- Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated and mentored staff members.
- Evaluated performance of staff members to identify strengths and areas for improvement.
- Monitored teacher and student interactions to ensure effective communication and support.
- Facilitated team meetings to discuss program improvements and updates.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations for children.
- Monitored enrollment processes to maintain optimal class sizes.
- Coordinated parent communications on policies and events to enhance community engagement.
- Monitored tuition payments for timely collection and maintained updated balance records.
- Calculated daily timecards for staff members to ensure accurate payroll processing.
- Managed financial records for CACFP to support accurate budget oversight.
- Coordinated nutritious CACFP approved menus for infants, toddlers and Preschool classes.
- Monitored the maintenance of the kitchen.
- Coordinated seasonal activities at the center, such as water play and harvest events, to promote child engagement and safety.
Lead Teacher of Infants
KinderCare Learning Centers
Pennsauken, New Jersey
2023 - 2025
- Created lesson plans tailored to developmental milestones to enhance infant learning experiences.
- Cultivated a nurturing environment that supported emotional and social development in infants.
- Designed daily activity schedules that facilitated learning through play, encouraging exploration and curiosity.
- Communicated regularly with parents about children's development and needs.
- Collaborated with team members to create a safe, inclusive classroom setting.
- Sanitized toys, equipment, supplies and surfaces regularly.
- Changed diapers promptly to ensure comfort and hygiene for each child., used bibs and monitored behaviors to maintain good hygiene for each child.
- Helped develop gross motor skills through playtime activities such as crawling, walking, running, jumping.
- Followed safe feeding guidelines and parental requests for breastmilk, formula and solids.
- Engaged in conversations with infants to encourage language development.
Permanent Substitute Teacher
Jersey City School District
Jersey City, New Jersey
2016 - 2023
- Teacher of 5th grade through 6th grade English Language Arts.
- Teacher of 5th grade through 6th grade mathematics.
- Teacher of Preschool through 4th grade.
- Delivered tailored lessons to diverse student groups, fostering an inclusive learning environment across multiple subjects.
- Provided support to students with individualized learning needs, facilitating their progress and overcoming academic challenges.
- Assisted special education teachers in implementing classroom activities for children with autism, enhancing their engagement and learning.
Fourth Grade Teacher
Our Savior New American School
Centereach, New York
2006 - 2015
- Lead Teacher of the fourth-grade level.
- Coordinated math, reading, history, language arts, and science curriculum to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Implemented classroom management strategies that fostered a positive learning environment and encouraged student participation.
- Developed and delivered instructional content for all subjects in fourth grade.
- Planned and executed assembly programs, holiday events, Black History Month activities, and spring musical to promote community involvement and student collaboration.
Preschool Teacher
LaFrancis Hardiman Elementary School
Wyandanch, New York
2000 - 2006
- Lead teacher of preschool age children ages 3 1/2 years through 5 years.
- Implemented Harcourt Reading Series for pre-kindergarten children, fostering early literacy and a love for reading.
- Coordinated pre-kindergarten assembly programs, enhancing cultural awareness and community engagement through events like Hispanic Day, Thanksgiving, Holiday play, Martin Luther King Jr. program, Black History Day, Women's History, and Flag Day.
- Grade Coordinator for the Experimental Pre-Kindergarten Program.
- Organized and planned educational field trips for students, ensuring alignment with curriculum goals.
- Planned curriculum for summer program in Summer School Experimental Pre-Kindergarten, aligning activities with developmental goals and enhancing learning during the break.
Math Specialist
Martin Luther King Junior Elementary School
Wyandanch, New York
1997 - 2000
- Math Specialist, Title I Teacher for School Wide Push-in and Pull-out Math Program Grades 1st through 4th.
- Designed math lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles, enhancing student engagement and comprehension.
- Developed instructional materials that aligned with state standards.
- Facilitated professional development workshops for faculty, equipping them with effective math strategies to improve student outcomes.
- Evaluated Math New York State Exam responses using established rubrics.
- Participated in grading team for fourth grade Math New York State Exam to maintain assessment integrity.
- Directed annual 100 Day Celebration, coordinating school-wide activities that fostered student enthusiasm for math.
- Evaluated responses for fourth grade ESPET Science Test to determine student understanding.
Substitute Teacher
Wyandanch Union Free School District
Wyandanch, New York
11.1996 - 06.1997
- Taught English, Social Studies, Math and Home Economics.
- Taught students in grades 1 through 7 in various subjects.
- Provided instruction and guidance to students in the absence of a regular teacher.
- Delivered classroom instruction according to teacher's lesson plans to ensure continuity of education.
- Managed classroom activities to enhance student engagement and facilitate learning.
- Collaborated with full-time teachers to align instructional strategies with classroom objectives.
- Enforced classroom routines to keep students on schedule and operating at a consistent level.
Lead Teacher
St. Charles Educational & Therapeutic Center
Port Jefferson, New York
08.1993 - 11.1996
- Group Teacher for Infants ages 6 weeks through 18 months.
- Oversaw three staff members to enhance team collaboration and support student learning.
- Coordinated group meetings, trained and evaluated teachers.
- Scheduled staff across center to ensure adequate coverage and maintain effective operations.
- Consultant to director of the center, coordinated parent meetings and fund-raising projects.
Associate Director
Learning Center
Huntington, New York
08.1985 - 08.1993
- Promoted to Associate Director after two years as a group teacher, reflecting growth and leadership potential.
- Supervised and consulted 8 staff members, enhancing team dynamics and support.
- Coordinated staff assignments, scheduled shifts, trained, and evaluated teachers to maintain smooth operations.
- Group teacher for Preschool age children 3 1/2- 5 years of age.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Doubkle Major Psychology And Theatre Arts
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY01-1983
Reading And Writing
Touro College
New York, NYSkills
- Problem resolution
- Compliance monitoring
- Enrollment management
- Financial planning
- Cost management
- Resource allocation
- Staff development
- Program evaluation
- Classroom management
- Parent communication
- Staff development
- Program evaluation
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Wyandanch Union Free School District
11.1996 - 06.1997
Lead Teacher
St. Charles Educational & Therapeutic Center
08.1993 - 11.1996
Associate Director
Learning Center
08.1985 - 08.1993
Director of Daycare Center
St. John Baptist Church Daycare
2025 - Current
Lead Teacher of Infants
KinderCare Learning Centers
2023 - 2025
Permanent Substitute Teacher
Jersey City School District
2016 - 2023
Fourth Grade Teacher
Our Savior New American School
2006 - 2015
Preschool Teacher
LaFrancis Hardiman Elementary School
2000 - 2006
Math Specialist
Martin Luther King Junior Elementary School
1997 - 2000
Bachelor of Arts - Doubkle Major Psychology And Theatre Arts
Stony Brook University
Reading And Writing
Touro College