Jennifer Owens
Coal Hill,AR
Summary
Experienced and results-driven Education Manager with 14 years in early childhood and pre- K education leadership. Proven ability to oversee multiple centers, implement curriculum standards, and support staff development to improve educational outcomes. Skilled in compliance monitoring, teacher coaching, program evaluation, and building strong relationships with stakeholders. Passionate about creating inclusive, engaging learning environments and now seeking to bring that expertise into a direct teaching role within a school setting.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Education Manager
Arkansas Early Learning
08.2024 - Current
- Analyzed data from program evaluation activities to identify areas needing improvement or modification.
- Maintained records of student performance and attendance.
- Ensured compliance with state, federal, and local regulations related to education standards and requirements.
- Supervised a team of instructors and monitored their performance in the classroom.
- Organized training sessions to educate staff on new policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure that all goals were met within the allotted timeline.
- Worked closely with education staff to manage production and delivery of educational programs.
- Mentored team members to succeed and advance within department and company.
Center Education Leader
Arvac INC
10.2021 - 08.2024
- At a minimum, provide opportunities for intensive coaching to those education staff identified through the process of self-assessment
- Assess all education staff to identify strengths, areas of needed support and which staff would benefit most from intensive coaching
- Provide ongoing communication between the coach, the program director, education director and any other relevant staff.
- Ensure screenings are completed on time
- Serve as education lead for the center, overseeing implementation of all aspects of the education services and providing teachers with training, coaching and monitoring.
Center Education Leader/ Center Operation Leader
Arvac INC
04.2022 - 10.2022
- While continuing my CEL position, I filled in as a director at the Ozark center. The Ozark center was closed due to staffing in which I continued my CEL duties.
- COL duties include overseeing the staff
- Making sure we are in compliance with licensing
- Making sure staff/ child ratio are being met
- Maintaining a safe, clean facility
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals.
- Model strong leadership and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives, and communication goals.
Head Start Teacher
ARVAC INC
08.2020 - 10.2021
- Classroom management
- Engage with the children providing social and education activities as well as them being age appropriate
- Lesson plans
- Keeping safe environment for both children and staff
- Observations to show growth
- Participated in ongoing professional development to stay up-to-date on best practices in early childhood education.
- Enhanced parent-teacher communication by maintaining open lines of communication via parent meetings PT conferences and home visits
Head Start TA
ARVAC INC
08.2019 - 08.2020
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child’s educational journey.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Early Childhood Education
Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR01.2020
Associate's Degree - Early childhood Education
Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR01.2019
Skills
- Educational training
- Staff supervision
- Educational leadership
- Team collaboration
- Coaching and mentoring
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Strategic planning
- Relationship building
- Time management abilities
- Educational material organizationService improvements
- Recruiting and interviewing
- Relationship management
- Staff development
Timeline
Education Manager
Arkansas Early Learning
08.2024 - Current
Center Education Leader/ Center Operation Leader
Arvac INC
04.2022 - 10.2022
Center Education Leader
Arvac INC
10.2021 - 08.2024
Head Start Teacher
ARVAC INC
08.2020 - 10.2021
Head Start TA
ARVAC INC
08.2019 - 08.2020
Associate's Degree - Early childhood Education
Arkansas Tech University
Bachelor's Degree - Early Childhood Education
Arkansas Tech University
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