Janice Riley
Chicago,IL
Summary
Service-oriented Site Director driven to promote growth in customer service by providing exceptional leadership and decision-making. Forward-thinking leader with excellent communication and planning abilities. Ready to apply 25 years' experience in Childcare to challenging new role with long-term potential.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Director
Judah North Early Learning Center
02.2021 - 08.2023
- Help & support to D.P.O
- With staff training, budget planning, hiring process
- Attend training that will increase awareness of changes and modifications that will affect our company
- Supervise staff at various sites, and perform daily managerial duties to maintain safe, competent environment for parents, children, and staff.
- Trained and developed department leaders and management staff for specific projects and ongoing operational needs
Substitute Teacher
Childcare Careers
04.2019 - 12.2022
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Site Director
Centers For New Horizons, Early Head Start
04.2016 - 01.2019
- Operates office equipment to prepare materials for educational activities; orders necessary supplies and equipment for program/site and insures adequate levels are maintained
- Coordinates work schedules; prepares for and participates in compliance review processes; prepares agendas
- Attends conferences, workshops, and in services related to program; serves as member of team to furnish and share information and coordinate professional and community resources with other program staff related to individual families
- Recruits and processes applications for Early Head Start services; assists team with assessment /intake process; attends meetings with staff to gather new information and receive related training
- Performed day to day Management duties
- (daily attendance through Child Plus System, staff evaluations, parent meetings, staff meetings, and recruitment efforts)
- Compiled monthly Early Head Start reports
- Assisted classroom teachers whenever under staffed, and/or when help was needed
- Interacted consistently with parents/families, to meet their needs and concerns.
Substitute Teacher
Chicago Public Schools
02.2014 - 04.2016
- In absence of teacher I guided students through required lessons/assignments per teacher's request.
Associate Director of Program Operations
Marcy Newberry Association
01.2009 - 07.2013
- Trained and developed department leaders and management staff for specific projects and ongoing operational needs.
- Assisted senior leadership in managing all aspects of operations.
- Led teams of up to 6 personnel, supervising daily performance as well as training and improvement plans.
- Prioritized tasks and allocated resources awareness appropriately to keep teams focused and productive.
- Help and Support D.P.O with staff training, budget planning and hiring.
- Supervise staff at various sites, and perform daily managerial duties to maintain safe, competent environment for parents, children and staff.
- Attend training that will increase awareness of changes and modifications that will affect company.
Site Director
Marcy Newberry Association Head Start Program
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Supervised Employees
- Compiled & Organized children's health, disability, and family assessment folders
- Performed day to day Management duties
- (daily attendance through Child Plus System, staff evaluations, parent meetings, staff meetings, and recruitment efforts)
- Compiled monthly Head Start reports
- Performed screenings/assessments for children when needed
- Assisted classroom teachers whenever under staffed, and/or when help was needed
- Interacted consistently with parents/families, to meet their needs, and concerns.
Lead Teacher/Supervisor
Ounce of Prevention/Educare
01.2005 - 01.2009
- Monitoring of classrooms through observations and daily visits
- Monitor completion of ESI-R screenings both for Head Start and State Pre-K
- Participate in Family/Child Reviews
- Ensure development of individualized educational strength plan for each child
- Implement assessment tools
- Supervise teachers and make sure all Pals, CCDCS, and Devereux assessments are completed by classroom teachers
Lead Teacher/Supervisor
Carole Robertson Center for Learning
01.2003 - 01.2005
- Monitoring of classrooms through observations and daily visits.
- Monitor completion of ESI-R screenings both for Head Start and Pre-K.
- Participate in Family/Child Reviews.
- Ensure development of individualized educational strength plan for each child. Implement assessment tools.
- Supervise teachers and make sure all Pals, CCDCs and Devereux assessments are completed by classroom teachers.
School Age Teacher/Program Coordinator
Carole Robertson Center For Learning
01.2002 - 01.2003
- Prepared educational activities
- Facilitated and monitored children
- Supervised and coordinated children program.
Substitute Teacher
Chicago Public Schools
01.2001 - 01.2002
- In absence of teacher I guided students through required lessons/assignments per teacher's request.
Case Manager/Literacy Assistant
Alaine Locke Charter Academy
01.1999 - 01.2000
- Worked with families to provide services for children with disabilities
- Taught children in grades K-2
- Assisted teacher with students' homework and reading assignments
- Facilitated small group learning and whole group instruction
- Created learning atmosphere that supported curriculum
- Planned stimulating and engaging lessons for students.
Teacher
Duncan YMCA
01.1996 - 01.1999
- Prepared lessons for students' ages 3 - 5 years
- Supervised and observed children during play
- Developed and implemented assessment tools
- Managed activities counseled children and families and prepared reports.
Education
Master's - Business Administration
National Louis University
Chicago, IL03.2005
Bachelor of Science - Applied Science (Behavioral
National-Louis University
Chicago, IL08.2000
Skills
- Team Meetings
- Project Oversight
- Policy Development
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Compliance Monitoring
- Recruitment and Hiring
- Team Supervision
- Parent Meetings
- Microsoft Office
Timeline
Associate Director
Judah North Early Learning Center
02.2021 - 08.2023
Substitute Teacher
Childcare Careers
04.2019 - 12.2022
Site Director
Centers For New Horizons, Early Head Start
04.2016 - 01.2019
Substitute Teacher
Chicago Public Schools
02.2014 - 04.2016
Associate Director of Program Operations
Marcy Newberry Association
01.2009 - 07.2013
Site Director
Marcy Newberry Association Head Start Program
01.2009 - 01.2012
Lead Teacher/Supervisor
Ounce of Prevention/Educare
01.2005 - 01.2009
Lead Teacher/Supervisor
Carole Robertson Center for Learning
01.2003 - 01.2005
School Age Teacher/Program Coordinator
Carole Robertson Center For Learning
01.2002 - 01.2003
Substitute Teacher
Chicago Public Schools
01.2001 - 01.2002
Case Manager/Literacy Assistant
Alaine Locke Charter Academy
01.1999 - 01.2000
Teacher
Duncan YMCA
01.1996 - 01.1999
Master's - Business Administration
National Louis University
Bachelor of Science - Applied Science (Behavioral
National-Louis University
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