Jamika McWilliams
Zebulon,NC
Summary
I'm a motivated Child Care Administrator that oversees operation and instructional leadership at my current childcare facility. I'm in charge of training and supervising staff, setting instructional objectives and building rapport with parents. I bring over 20 years of experience in the Early Childhood Education field.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Childcare Director
Nash Community College
10.2023 - Current
- Engaged with parents and families to build positive relationships for children to thrive.
- Recruited, selected, and retained high-quality staff to reduce turnover and foster stability.
- Operated under licensing guidelines to protect health, safety and well-being of children.
- Established strong relationships with parents through open communication and regular updates on child progress.
- Mentored team members to foster professional growth and enhance overall staff performance.
- Furnished facility with supplies, equipment, food and materials to foster social and cognitive development.
- Evaluated staff and offered guidance to enhance knowledge, skills, and professional development to optimize learning environment.
Special Education Teacher
Wake County Schools
08.2019 - 10.2023
- Provide disabled students with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities, such as restrooms
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Served as a mentor to new teachers, sharing best practices in special education instruction and classroom management techniques.
- Fostered positive learning environment, reducing classroom disruptions through effective behavior management strategies.
- Enhanced communication skills in non-verbal students through integration of alternative and augmentative communication systems.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
Pre-k Teacher
Nash Rocky Mount Schools
08.2015 - 08.2019
- Arrange indoor and outdoor space to facilitate creative play, motor-skill activities, and safety
- Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order
- Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental, and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music and storytelling
- Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guests, or other experiential activities and guide students in learning from those activities.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Evaluated student progress through formative and summative assessments, utilizing data-driven methods to inform instructional decisions.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
Education
Masters Human Services -
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
Barton College
Wilson, NC05.2011
Skills
- CPR/First Air Certification
- NC Educators BK License
- Staff Management
- Enrollment procedures
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
- Safety regulations compliance
Personal Information
Title: Director
Timeline
Childcare Director
Nash Community College
10.2023 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Wake County Schools
08.2019 - 10.2023
Pre-k Teacher
Nash Rocky Mount Schools
08.2015 - 08.2019
Masters Human Services -
Liberty University
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
Barton College
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