Ina Farmer
McKinney,TX
Summary
Dynamic finance and childcare management professional with a proven track record at First Friends Preschool. Excelled in streamlining financial operations, enhancing staff productivity, and fostering parent communication. Skilled in expense tracking and problem-solving, significantly improving operational efficiency. Demonstrated leadership in policy implementation and staff supervision, ensuring compliance and high standards of care.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Director of Finance
First Friends Preschool
09.2023 - Current
- Communicated with staff, vendors and contractors regarding invoices and payment status to facilitate accounts payable and accounts receivable procedures.
- Reviewed accounting and financial documents for accuracy and examined supporting documentation to establish conformance with contracts and agreements.
Preschool Administrator /Financial Assistant
First Friends Preschool
09.2019 - Current
- Oversaw safety requirements, inspection, and certification procedures to facilitate annual licensing review.
- Stayed current on guidelines to maintain compliant program operations.
- Implemented school policies, procedures, and systems to promote safe and healthy environment in compliance with state standards.
- Attended professional meetings and conferences to maintain and improve professional competence.
- Supervised childcare workers and oversaw facility to meet state requirements for education and training.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
Lead Teacher
First Friends Preschool
09.2017 - Current
- Guided student teachers and teaching aides in classroom management, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- 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.
Teacher Aid
First Friends Preschool
11.2015 - Current
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books, and materials.
- Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Organized materials in classroom spaces based on lecture plans, activity stations or other requirements outlined by teachers.
Education
Vocational Degree in Hotel Management - Hotel Management
Industrie Und Handelskammer Dresden
Dresden, Germany06-1995
Skills
- Expense tracking
- Accounts receivable
- Cost management
- Capital budgeting
- Childcare management
- Parent communication
- Staff supervision
- Enrollment procedures
- Problem-solving abilities
- Policy implementation
- CPR certified
- Time management abilities
- Teamwork and collaboration
- First aid certification
Languages
German
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Assistant Director of Finance
First Friends Preschool
09.2023 - Current
Preschool Administrator /Financial Assistant
First Friends Preschool
09.2019 - Current
Lead Teacher
First Friends Preschool
09.2017 - Current
Teacher Aid
First Friends Preschool
11.2015 - Current
Vocational Degree in Hotel Management - Hotel Management
Industrie Und Handelskammer Dresden
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