Jill Buzzell
St Louis,MO
Summary
Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head of School
Guidepost Montessori
06.2024 - Current
- Developed a positive school culture by fostering strong relationships among faculty, staff, students, and parents.
- Guided strategic planning efforts for long-term visioning and goal-setting within the school community.
- Established effective communication channels between administration, faculty, staff, parents, and students.
- Improved overall school performance by implementing data-driven instructional strategies and curriculum adjustments.
Center Director
Learning Care Group
08.2021 - 06.2024
- Operated under licensing guidelines to protect health, safety and well-being of children.
- Executed marketing plan and promoted positive image to achieve enrollment goals.
- Adhered to budgetary guidelines to set financial goals and maintain school profitability.
- Recruited, selected, and retained high-quality staff to reduce turnover and foster stability.
- Managed program paperwork and child records to comply with state requirements.
Assistant Director
Learning Care Group
10.2019 - 08.2021
- Monitored and observed child progress, interactions and behavior and reported findings to parents.
- Furnished facility with supplies, equipment, food and materials to foster social and cognitive development.
- Implemented school policies, procedures, and systems to promote safe and healthy environment in compliance with state standards.
Kindergarten Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
08.2018 - 09.2019
- Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
- Observed and assessed student performance and charted progress.
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Created and supervised variety of hands-on learning activities for fun and engagement.
Preschool Teacher
Learning Care Group
05.2015 - 08.2018
- Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Southwest Baptist University
Bolivar, MO12.2014
Skills
- Records Organization and Management
- Business Growth Initiatives
- Licensing Requirements
- Program Management
- Effective Scheduling
- Team Development
Certification
- CPR/First Aid Training - May 2024
- Safe Sleep Training - April 2026
- Director Qualified for Licensed Facilities 100+
Timeline
Head of School
Guidepost Montessori
06.2024 - Current
Center Director
Learning Care Group
08.2021 - 06.2024
Assistant Director
Learning Care Group
10.2019 - 08.2021
Kindergarten Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
08.2018 - 09.2019
Preschool Teacher
Learning Care Group
05.2015 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Southwest Baptist University
- CPR/First Aid Training - May 2024
- Safe Sleep Training - April 2026
- Director Qualified for Licensed Facilities 100+
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