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Jami Leon

Jami Leon

Algonquin,IL

Summary

Dedicated administrative professional with successful experience in fast-paced office settings with expertise in completing various clerical tasks and offering staff support.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Director

The Learning Experience At Wheeling
03.2021 - 06.2023
  • Worked closely with manager to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operation.
  • Trained and mentored new employees on industry practices and business operations.
  • Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities and communicate instructions.
  • Planned and monitored curriculum and program activities and liaised with teachers to create fun and engaging learning experiences.
  • Engaged with parents and families to build positive relationships for children to thrive.
  • Operated under licensing guidelines to protect health, safety and well-being of children.
  • Managed program paperwork and child records to comply with state requirements.
  • Evaluated staff and offered guidance to enhance knowledge, skills and professional development to optimize learning environment.
  • Furnished facility with supplies, equipment, food and materials to foster social and cognitive development.
  • Resolved conflicts and administered corrective action to foster positive experience for children and staff.
  • Adhered to budgetary guidelines to set financial goals and maintain school profitability.

PreKindergarten Teacher

The Learning Experience At Lake Zurich
08.2019 - 10.2020
  • Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
  • Fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities.
  • Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.

Prekindergarten Teacher

The Learning Experience At Sauganash
06.2018 - 08.2019
  • Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
  • Fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities.
  • Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
  • Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.

Preschool Teacher

Apple Tree Learning Center
04.2017 - 06.2018


  • Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.

Education

Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Morton College, Cicero, IL

No Degree - Education Administration

Oakton Community College, Des Plaines, IL

Skills

  • Employee Coaching and Mentoring
  • Administration and Reporting
  • Performance Tracking
  • Maintain School Records
  • Oversee Staff
  • Fostering Positive Environment
  • Compliance Monitoring
  • Child Programs
  • Payroll Preparation
  • Microsoft Word

Languages

Spanish
Professional Working

Timeline

Associate Director - The Learning Experience At Wheeling
03.2021 - 06.2023
PreKindergarten Teacher - The Learning Experience At Lake Zurich
08.2019 - 10.2020
Prekindergarten Teacher - The Learning Experience At Sauganash
06.2018 - 08.2019
Preschool Teacher - Apple Tree Learning Center
04.2017 - 06.2018
Morton College - Associate of Arts, Early Childhood Education
Oakton Community College - No Degree, Education Administration
Jami Leon