Janice Bell
Virginia Beach,VA
Summary
Experienced early childhood professional with over 20 years in teaching, supervision, and family outreach. Specializes in fostering child growth and promoting diversity and inclusion while maintaining organized classroom operations. Proficient in team leadership, policy development, and administrative tasks, with strong communication and conflict resolution skills that enhance collaboration and support educational development.
Overview
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Certification
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26
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher /Family Service Advocate
Hampton Roads Community Action Program
Newport News, Virginia
03.2013 - Current
- Classroom Management and Safety
- Parent and Community Engagement
- Social- Emotional Learning (SEL)
- Student Assessment and Progress Tracking
- Promoted diverse perspectives in educational settings.
- Head Start / Early Head Start Standards
- Collaborated with families through home visits and parent-teacher conferences to share student progress, address concerns, and provide learning resources, enhancing family engagement in education.
- Ensured compliance with health, safety, and licensing regulations, creating a secure and nurturing environment for child development.
- Managed classroom of 20 students, fostering a positive and structured environment that promoted effective early learning.
Supervisor
New Hope Church Of God in Christ
Norfolk , VA
02.2009 - 02.2013
- Directed and supervised team of 8 employees in daily operations.
- Monitored employee productivity to provide constructive feedback and coaching.
- Provided guidance and direction to subordinates regarding job duties and responsibilities.
- Trained new employees on company policies and procedures.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Addressed and resolved interpersonal conflicts within the team, maintaining a harmonious work environment.
- Collaborated with other departments to coordinate workflow processes between teams.
- Maintained accurate records of employee performance, attendance, leave requests, and disciplinary actions.
- Complied with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
Lead Head Start Teacher
Stop Organization
Norfolk , VA
01.2001 - 01.2009
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to promote physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development of children in the Head Start program.
- Planned developmentally appropriate lessons for Stop Organization Head Start classroom
- Managed daily classroom routines and positive behavior guidance
- Assessed child progress using Head Start observation records
- Communicated with families about learning goals and classroom activities
- Prepared learning materials and organized classroom centers
- Supervised health, safety, and supervision practices for children
- Collaborated with support staff on individualized learning needs
- Documented attendance, activities, and child development notes
- Evaluated student performance data regularly to identify areas of improvement in instruction methods.
- Participated in professional development opportunities related to early childhood education best practices.
- Utilized technology tools such as computers, tablets, and software programs to enhance instruction.
- Implemented behavior management strategies that encourage positive interactions between students within the classroom setting.
- Conducted home visits to assess family dynamics, health needs, and educational resources.
- Collaborated with other teachers in planning field trips that support curriculum objectives.
- Incorporated cultural diversity into lesson plans by utilizing books, music, art projects from various backgrounds.
- Promoted language development through storytelling, singing songs, and engaging conversations with students.
- Created an environment conducive to learning by providing a safe, nurturing atmosphere for students.
- Assessed individualized learning needs of students using informal assessments such as observations and interviews with parents and guardians.
- Designed play-based activities that engage children's natural curiosity while fostering their creativity.
- Engaged with children on an individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
Norfolk State University
Norfolk Virginia 12-2011
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Tidewater Community College
Norfolk Va 12-2001
GED -
Madison Career Center
Norfolk Virginia06-1989
Skills
- Head Start curriculum
- Classroom assessment
- Lesson planning
- Progress monitoring
- Student assessment
- Learning assessments
- Early childhood education
- Family engagement
- Classroom management
- Health safety compliance
- Technology integration
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Relationship building
- Conflict resolution
- Literacy development
- Student motivation
Languages
English
Professional
Certification
- High Scope
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
- Child Development Associate (CDA)
- CPR and First Aid Certified
- MAT Certified
Accomplishments
- Cum Laude Graduate Tidewater Community College
- Cum Laude Graduate Norfolk State University
Timeline
Teacher /Family Service Advocate
Hampton Roads Community Action Program
03.2013 - Current
Supervisor
New Hope Church Of God in Christ
02.2009 - 02.2013
Lead Head Start Teacher
Stop Organization
01.2001 - 01.2009
Bachelor of Arts -
Norfolk State University
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Tidewater Community College
GED -
Madison Career Center