Jeanette Axford
Perrysburg,OH
Summary
I love children and I love our working within our local communities. I have always enjoyed my time while participating in a school environment. My inspiration is to see that each student achieves their greatest lifetime potential, and I would love to be a part of working towards this amazing goal. I have a strong desire for children to feel safe and secure so that they can be their best and achieve greatness. I am seeking to work with others who have the same desire to seek students first.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Family Ministries
First Presbyterian Church Of Maumee
07.2014 - Current
- Direct and oversee Sunday morning and Wednesday night youth activities and programming for children birth-5th grade.
- Hire, engage and develop a team of teachers to invest and care for children of the church.
- Partner with parents who share a desire to provide the resources and spiritual education growth for their children.
- Recruit, train, and mentor volunteers to ensure a positive experience for all participants in ministry programs.
Center Director
KinderCare Learning Centers
06.2014 - 11.2018
- Collaborated with parents to enhance communication channels, strengthening the home-school partnership for improved student outcomes.
- Achieved NAYCE accreditation requirements by ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Cultivate positive relationships with families, teachers, state licensing authorities, community contacts and corporate partners.
- Hire, engage and develop a team of "best in class" educators to be passionate and committed professionals.
Center Director
YMCA Of Greater Toledo
06.2001 - 10.2008
- Worked in a non-profit organization and adhered to a strict budget while not compromising the strength and culture of the programming.
- Interviewed, trained and mentored all center staff to develop a staff that put kids first in all we do.
- Organized special events such as open houses and tours to showcase center achievements while engaging parents in their children''s education with the mindset to foster growth.
- Kept center in compliance with all applicable Step Up To Quality standards and laws.
- Create and offer professional development trainings for area center staff to ensure employees had the best tools and skills available.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Counseling
University of Toledo
Toledo, OHSkills
- Teaching
- Individual Counseling
- Program Management
- Children's ministry
- Community Service
- Volunteer Recruitment
Timeline
Director of Family Ministries
First Presbyterian Church Of Maumee
07.2014 - Current
Center Director
KinderCare Learning Centers
06.2014 - 11.2018
Center Director
YMCA Of Greater Toledo
06.2001 - 10.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Counseling
University of Toledo