India Salter
Duluth,USA
Summary
Dedicated and experienced Early Childhood professional committed to enacting positive change in Minnesota. Skilled in supporting the development and success of child care centers. Eager to expand knowledge and continue making a difference.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director
Summit School
Duluth, MN
08.2021 - Current
- Lead strategic planning efforts to support program development.
- Lead a team of up to 32 professionals, providing guidance, mentoring, and setting clear objectives.
- Represent the organization at meetings, conferences, and events.
- Evaluate systems and staffing to maintain measurements of quality, productivity, and adherence to MN Rule 3 licensing requirements for childcare.
- Engage in professional development to maintain current skills and knowledge of best practices and business opportunities.
- Interpret and enforce policies and regulations to maintain alignment with corporate objectives and Minnesota Rule 3 licensing requirements.
- Implement corrective action plans to solve organizational and departmental problems.
Preschool Lead Teacher
Summit School
Duluth, MN
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Set up and organized classrooms that encouraged children to create, explore, and make decisions with confidence.
- Ensured adherence to all MN Rule 3 licensing requirements and assisted in the training of additional staff in the room.
- Implemented lesson plans and daily classroom schedules in accordance with approved curriculum and programming.
- Observed children to assess social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development.
- Completed assessments on each child's development and conducted conferences twice a year with families.
- Communicated and developed effective partnerships with parents and families, encouraging parent involvement.
- Attended and participated in staff meetings and required training.
- Worked collaboratively with colleagues and support staff to ensure student success.
Assistant Teacher
Summit School
Duluth, MN
12.2018 - 08.2020
- Helped to maintain a positive learning atmosphere in the classroom.
- Cleaned classrooms and organized instructional materials in appropriate locations.
- Developed and maintained consistent, positive relationships with children.
- Explained and enforced classroom rules to create a safe and supportive learning environment.
- Led small group activities and discussions to help promote learning.
- Collaborated with the lead teacher in adapting curriculum to meet individual student goals.
- Assisted in classroom evaluations to ensure continual adherence to MN Rule 3 licensing standards.
Education
M.S. - Early Childhood Studies, Business Administration and Leadership
Walden University
09-2026
BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A.) - HUMAN BIOLOGY
University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN05.2019
Minor - Early Childhood Studies
University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN05.2019
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Policy and Procedure Creation and Adherence
- Coaching and Counseling
- Business Administration
- Training and Development of Program staff
- Program Monitoring and Management
- Performance Feedback
- Legal and Regulatory Compliance
- Verbal and written communication
Certification
MnAEYC Early Childhood Director's Credential, 2022
Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR AED certified, American Red Cross
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Director
Summit School
08.2021 - Current
Preschool Lead Teacher
Summit School
08.2020 - 08.2021
Assistant Teacher
Summit School
12.2018 - 08.2020
M.S. - Early Childhood Studies, Business Administration and Leadership
Walden University
BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A.) - HUMAN BIOLOGY
University of Minnesota Duluth
Minor - Early Childhood Studies
University of Minnesota Duluth
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