Jessica Kernodle
Tabor City,NC
Summary
Accomplished Child Care Director at Edu-Care Preschool 102, renowned for elevating program quality through cost-effective programming and child development expertise. Spearheaded staff development, enhancing team capabilities and fostering a positive environment. Proven track record in building strong community partnerships, significantly enriching resource availability. Expert in program assessment, ensuring compliance and excellence in educational services.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Child Care Director
Edu-Care Preschool 102
Whiteville, NC
08.2016 - Current
- Facilitated parent-teacher conferences as needed.
- Monitored student progress and assisted students and teachers with resolving problems.
- Coordinated daily activities such as meals, rest periods, outdoor playtime and learning activities.
- Inspected facility and activities to monitor safety, sanitation and procedures.
- Recruited, trained and evaluated staff and recommended personnel actions for programs and services.
- Established partnerships with local organizations to provide additional resources for children in care.
- Created a safe, nurturing environment for children by providing appropriate supervision of their activities.
- Organized and supervised staff recruitment, training and performance management.
- Trained, managed and motivated employees to promote professional skill development.
- Resolved conflicts between staff members or between staff and families.
- Reviewed and evaluated programs for compliance with state, local and federal regulations.
Teacher
Edu-care Preschool Day Care
Whiteville, NC
05.2009 - 08.2016
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
- Monitored student behavior in classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, playgrounds.
- Created meaningful projects that allowed students to apply their knowledge in real world situations.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Remained calm and patient in student interactions to support individual growth and development.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Supervised students throughout day, both in classroom and outside during breaks.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Applied Education Studies
University of North Carolina Pembroke
Pembroke, NC08-2025
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Southeastern Community College
Whiteville05-2015
Skills
- Marketing and communications
- Fostering positive environment
- Cost-effective programming
- Child development expertise
- Staff hiring
- Program assessment
Certification
- CPR/1st aide
- ITS SIDS
- Health and safety trainings
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Child Care Director
Edu-Care Preschool 102
08.2016 - Current
Teacher
Edu-care Preschool Day Care
05.2009 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Science - Applied Education Studies
University of North Carolina Pembroke
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Southeastern Community College
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