Jenaya Barnes
Killeen,TX
Summary
Over 10 years of expertise in childcare center administration. Directed creative programming and administrative staff for daycare center serving hundreds of children. Highly effective at increasing efficiency through creating organized systems of information.
Capable teacher/assistant bringing demonstrated success in motivating staff and optimizing program operations across 10+ history of accomplishment in education. Experienced in organizing facilities, supplies and educators to handle wide-ranging needs. Highly organized, resourceful and forward-thinking leader.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Daycare Owner/Operator
Jenaya's Land Of Learning
Racine, WI
05.2003 - Current
- Maintained accurate accounting of tuition and operating reports.
- Established and optimized program schedules to cover planned needs while capitalizing on opportunities to improve student learning.
- Modernized instructional plans and educational approaches to enhance student learning.
- Collaborated on strategies to enhance student learning and behavior alongside parents and teaching staff.
- Upheld sound financial principles to keep program operating within budget levels, maximizing resource utilization while minimizing costs.
- Monitored students' progress and provided students and teachers with assistance in resolving problems.
- Reviewed and evaluated new and current programs to determine effectiveness and compliance with state, local, and federal regulations and recommended any necessary modifications.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Daycare Director
Creative Minds Learning Academy
Racine, WI
03.2020 - 09.2020
- Recruited, selected and retained quality administrators, teachers and support staff.
- Interviewed several parents and children for enrollment.
- Organized and engaged in recreational activities such as games and puzzles.
- Operated creative minds school in accordance with company and state licensing standards.
- Communicated with owners, board members and support team concerning personnel matters.
- Identified signs of potential emotional or developmental concerns in children and brought to parent or guardian attention.
- Furnished facility with supplies, equipment, food and materials to foster social and cognitive development.
- Executed marketing plan and promoted positive image to achieve quarterly enrollment goals.
- Engaged with parents and families to build positive relationships for children to thrive.
- Planned and monitored curriculum and program activities and liaised with teachers to create fun and engaging learning experiences.
- Managed program paperwork and child records to comply with state requirements.
- Attended approved training and continuing education courses to maintain certifications.
- Resolved conflicts and administered corrective action to foster positive experience for children and staff.
Lead Teacher
Acelero Learning
Racine, WI
12.2018 - 08.2020
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities.
- Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
- Assisted students of all ability levels develop life-long learning skills and good study habits.
- Chose optimum curriculum for each class and devised creative daily lesson plans to meet requirements and needs of different learners.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Planned and prepared activities for preschool students.
- Worked one-on-one with students and student teachers to increase overall classroom effectiveness.
- Guided student teachers and teaching aides in classroom management, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions.
Lead Teacher
Mauer Home School
Racine, WI
02.2018 - 10.2018
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities.
- Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Established and enforced rules related to respect and personal responsibility in classroom.
- Adopted technological advancements that engaged and empowered children.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Planned and prepared activities for school age students.
- Worked one-on-one with students and student teachers to increase overall classroom effectiveness.
- Guided student teachers and teaching aides in classroom management, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions.
- Observed and recorded teacher methods to suggest improvements and increase student interest.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Established guidelines for teacher performance, lesson planning and compliance with established procedures.
Dental Assistant
Familia Dental
Racine, WI
01.2017 - 02.2018
- Completed tooth impressions to support creation of accurate dental work to correct problems such as missing teeth.
- Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse.
- Taught patients successful strategies for boosting oral hygiene, controlling plaque and protecting gums and tooth enamel from damage.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Administered desensitizing agents by applying numbing gel to prepare patients for anesthetic injections.
- Helped dentist complete routine and advanced procedures by preparing patients and instruments for expected needs.
- Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules by mentioning risks during pregnancy, and applying lead aprons.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
Lead Teacher
Innovative Childcare
Racine, WI
05.2002 - 09.2003
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities.
- Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
- Assisted students of all ability levels develop life-long learning skills and good study habits.
- Chose optimum curriculum for each class and devised creative daily lesson plans to meet requirements and needs of different learners.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to continuously support student development and personal growth.
- Developed and optimized rich learning environment by capitalizing on diverse engagement strategies and enriching teaching techniques.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Established and enforced rules related to respect and personal responsibility in classroom.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Planned and prepared activities for all age students.
- Motivated teaching staff to continually improve strategies and maximize student learning.
- Worked one-on-one with students and student teachers to increase overall classroom effectiveness.
- Reviewed facility environment, removed concerns and optimized for children's safety.
- Improved academic performance by diversifying teaching techniques.
- Administered assessments for each child and tracked results.
- Established guidelines for teacher performance, lesson planning and compliance with established procedures.
Lead Teacher
Next Generation Now
Racine, WI
12.2001 - 05.2003
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
- Assisted students of all ability levels develop life-long learning skills and good study habits.
- Chose optimum curriculum for each class and devised creative daily lesson plans to meet requirements and needs of different learners.
- Developed and optimized rich learning environment by capitalizing on diverse engagement strategies and enriching teaching techniques.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Established and enforced rules related to respect and personal responsibility in classroom.
- Worked one-on-one with students and student teachers to increase overall classroom effectiveness.
- Motivated teaching staff to continually improve strategies and maximize student learning.
- Guided student teachers and teaching aides in classroom management, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions.
- Observed and recorded teacher methods to suggest improvements and increase student interest.
- Provided open and loving environment where children direct learning process.
Education
Early Childhood Education - Education
Gateway Technical College
Racine, MN12.2016
Dental Assistant - Dental
Kaplan College
Milwaukee08.2010
Teacher And Teacher Assistant - Education
Gateway Technical College
Racine, WI05.2003
Skills
- Teamwork
- Problem-Solving
- Customer Service
- Organization and Time Management
- MS Office
- Communications
- Leadership
- Written Communication
- Planning and Coordination
- Project Management
- Collaboration
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Accomplishments
- Supervised team of several staff members.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Certification
- I am certified in early childhood education, family childcare, childcare administration and much more.
- Certified in cpr, aht , shaking baby syndrome, sids, abuse and neglect.
Timeline
Daycare Director
Creative Minds Learning Academy
03.2020 - 09.2020
Lead Teacher
Acelero Learning
12.2018 - 08.2020
Lead Teacher
Mauer Home School
02.2018 - 10.2018
Dental Assistant
Familia Dental
01.2017 - 02.2018
Daycare Owner/Operator
Jenaya's Land Of Learning
05.2003 - Current
Lead Teacher
Innovative Childcare
05.2002 - 09.2003
Lead Teacher
Next Generation Now
12.2001 - 05.2003
Early Childhood Education - Education
Gateway Technical College
Dental Assistant - Dental
Kaplan College
Teacher And Teacher Assistant - Education
Gateway Technical College
- I am certified in early childhood education, family childcare, childcare administration and much more.
- Certified in cpr, aht , shaking baby syndrome, sids, abuse and neglect.
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