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Haley Schwartz

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Talented Preschool Teacher and Camp Program Director skilled in handling administrative, operational and outreach program functions. Wears many hats to accomplish dynamic objectives. Ready to apply 9 years of experience to new professional challenges with growth-oriented organization. Dedicated childcare professional with history of meeting classroom and department goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Girls Program Director

Moe's Camp
Los Angeles , CA
03.2020 - Current
  • Provided ongoing direction and leadership for camp program operations.
  • Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
  • Collaborated with various staff members to uncover issues, identify applicable solutions and offer guidance.
  • Maintained and updated program related documents.
  • Improved success of program by making proactive adjustments to operations.
  • Orchestrated smooth and efficient program development by collaborating cross-functionally across camp divisions.
  • Interviewed and hired talented counselors with expertise in sports, arts, and childcare to enhance and support the program.
  • Addressed and resolved technical, financial and operational concerns by working with team members and directors.
  • Developed girls sports and creative arts program from the ground up, laying out framework and defining roles.
  • Developed and organized routine and special programming by factoring in slot timing, demographics and other important parameters.
  • Oversaw team of 15-30 personnel throughout each division of the program.
  • Assisted program manager with developing budget and schedule.

Kindergarten Teacher

Gindi Maimonides Academy
Los Angeles , CA
08.2016 - Current
  • Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
  • Identified characteristics, needs, abilities and challenges of each child through personal interaction and progress reports to optimize approaches.
  • Exercised strong classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
  • Created, managed and participated in variety of learning environments and activities to support opportunities for students to develop full potential and achieve learning objectives.
  • Applied evidence-based practices for classroom management to enhance learning results.
  • Created child-centered learning environment characterized by consistent application of sound mental health and educational psychology practices.
  • Integrated outdoor education into lesson plans.
  • Collaborated with other faculty and staff to promote rigorous learning opportunities, general well-being of school and collective interest of staff and student body.
  • Delegated tasks to teacher assistants and school volunteers.
  • Arranged parent-teacher conferences to address student progress and collaboratively set goals for areas of improvement.
  • Delivered structured lessons on readiness skills by emphasizing phonics, language skills, literature and handwriting.


Nursery Teachers Assistant

Ohr Eliyahu
Los Angeles , CA
08.2015 - 06.2016
  • Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
  • Worked with lead teacher to monitor class schedule and take attendance.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
  • Collaborated with teachers for lesson preparation by preparing materials and setting up equipment.
  • Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
  • Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.

Pre-Nursery Teacher

Chabad Of Brentwood
Los Angeles , CA
01.2014 - 06.2015
  • Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
  • Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Assessed babies and toddlers against established early childhood developmental milestones, preparing regular progress reports for each child.
  • Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
  • Developed age-appropriate activities and programs for children ages 2 to 3 years old.
  • Allowed for ample outdoor recreation time to support physical development.


Education

Early Childhood Education Certification - Early Childhood

Santa Monica College , Los Angeles, CA
06.2016

Skills

  • Skilled Teacher with exceptional classroom management
  • Program and Employee Work Scheduling
  • Program Guidelines Adherence
  • Personnel Direction
  • Ability to connect with students and parents in a meaningful way
  • Staff Hiring and Evaluations
  • Strategic Leadership
  • Enrichment Activities
  • Professional Relationships
  • Administration Knowledge
  • Structured Programming
  • Dependability and Cooperation

Timeline

Girls Program Director - Moe's Camp
03.2020 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher - Gindi Maimonides Academy
08.2016 - Current
Nursery Teachers Assistant - Ohr Eliyahu
08.2015 - 06.2016
Pre-Nursery Teacher - Chabad Of Brentwood
01.2014 - 06.2015
Santa Monica College - Early Childhood Education Certification , Early Childhood
Haley Schwartz