Jennifer Westcott
Surprise,AZ
Summary
Dedicated educational professional prepared for leadership roles, committed to fostering supportive and dynamic learning environment. Proven track record in managing school operations and enhancing academic programs. Valued for collaborative approach and adaptable to evolving educational needs, ensuring effective team performance and student success.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Director
Tutor Time Learning Care Group
10.2022 - 11.2024
- Managed 30 incoming calls, outbound calls and emails daily
- Cultivated a culture of academic excellence, setting high expectations for both staff and students.
- Oversaw day-to-day operations of the school, budget oversight, marketing and curriculum development
- Kept school in full compliance per the required licensing standards.
- Led successful accreditation and maintaining compliance with national standards.
- Managed administrative tasks such as record-keeping, billing, and reporting.
- Increased parent satisfaction by maintaining open communication and addressing concerns promptly.
On-call Residential Caregiver
Arizona Training & Evaluation Center
10.2008 - 05.2023
- Enhanced 33 residents'' quality of life by providing personalized care and support tailored to their individual needs.
- Upheld strict confidentiality standards as mandated by law.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques
- Coordinated transportation services for residents maximizing independence opportunities
- Maintained accurate documentation of all resident interactions, medical records, and incidents ensuring timely communication with supervisors and healthcare providers.
- Advocated for resident needs and offered support to family members
- Administered medications
Associate Director
Tutor Time Learning Care Group
09.2021 - 10.2022
- Led teams of up 30 personnel, supervising daily performance as well as training
- Budget planning processes, ensuring financial goals were met while maintaining optimal resource.
- Created employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
- Addressed unhappy or angry customers.
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes
- Hiring, and onboarding process for new educators to maintain a high-quality teaching staff.
- Managed the enrollment process for new families, ensuring that all necessary documentation was collected and properly maintained.
Team Lead
Tutor Time Learning Care Group
10.2008 - 09.2021
- Trained 100 new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements as well as techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
- Promoted a positive work environment by fostering teamwork, open communication, and employee recognition initiatives.
- Served as a role model for the team by demonstrating commitment to excellence, professionalism, and adherence to company values at all times.
- Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
- Maintained overall clean and safe work environment
Infant Teacher
Tutor Time Child Care Learning Center
02.2005 - 10.2008
- Tailored/ implemented engaging lessons.
- Promoted development of social, emotional, and communication skills in infants by utilized a variety of teaching method.
- Sanitized toys, surfaces and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Managed daily routines such as, diaper changing, feeding and 15 minute naptime checks.
- Developed strong relationships with parents
- Provided thorough documentation of each child's day-to-day activities, achievements, concerns, or incidents.
Education
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Maricopa Community Colleges, Paradise Valley Community College
Phoenix, AZ12-2015
Skills
- Parent communication/ Parent-teacher relations
- Budgeting and finance
- School safety
- Special needs care and support
- Educational/ Instructional leadership
- Accreditation compliance
- Child development expertise/ Curriculum mapping/ planning
- Program and staff management, employee training and hiring
- Arizona licensing, DES, CHILDCARE Aware and USDA Food Program
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 14 staff members.
- Push for Success Award
- District 4 Teacher of the Year
- Teacher of the Year
Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- [State] Driver's License
- First Aid Certification
- ServSafe Food Handler's Certification
- Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
School Director
Tutor Time Learning Care Group
10.2022 - 11.2024
Associate Director
Tutor Time Learning Care Group
09.2021 - 10.2022
On-call Residential Caregiver
Arizona Training & Evaluation Center
10.2008 - 05.2023
Team Lead
Tutor Time Learning Care Group
10.2008 - 09.2021
Infant Teacher
Tutor Time Child Care Learning Center
02.2005 - 10.2008
- CPR/AED Certification
- [State] Driver's License
- First Aid Certification
- ServSafe Food Handler's Certification
- Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Maricopa Community Colleges, Paradise Valley Community College
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