Jill Smith
Garrett,IN
Summary
Dynamic preschool director with a proven track record at St. Mark's Early Learners, excelling in budget administration and team collaboration. Successfully enhanced program schedules and compliance, fostering a nurturing environment that promotes early childhood development. Experience in implementing cost-effective solutions while cultivating strong relationships with families and staff.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Preschool Directer
St. Mark's Early Learners
Auburn, IN
06.2020 - Current
- Trained, managed, and motivated employees to promote professional skill development.
- Coordinated facility operations by establishing logical policies and communicating with staff, teachers, and parents.
- Reviewed and evaluated programs for compliance with state, local, and federal regulations.
- Set and enhanced program schedules to meet expected demands and enhance student learning opportunities.
- Reviewed applications from prospective families interested in enrolling their children into the program.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to parents on their child's educational growth.
- Established effective communication channels with parents, faculty, and students.
- Oversaw the hiring of qualified staff members, including teachers and classroom aides.
- Developed annual budget by assessing teacher and program needs and implementing cost-effective solutions.
- Achieved budgetary targets by monitoring expenses and resource utilization, cutting waste, and strengthening revenue streams.
- Oversaw day-to-day activities of preschool.
- Designed a yearly budget based on the previous year's experience and forecasting.
- Controlled administrative, operational, financial, and logistical areas of the facility.
- Launched marketing campaigns and events to attract community members and increase enrollment.
- Actively participated in community outreach initiatives aimed at promoting the school's mission.
- Organized professional development opportunities for faculty and staff.
- Performed various administrative tasks such as ordering supplies or equipment needed by faculty members or students.
- Created policies and procedures for curriculum design, student behavior management, and safety protocols.
- Managed the school's social media accounts to promote a positive image to area families.
- Hired, mentored, and monitored qualified childcare staff.
Lead Teacher
JAM Early Education
Garrett, IN
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Co-Lead for toddler class , managing classroom lessons, student needs and observations
- Continuously learn about children and how they develop
- Create engaging learning experiences
- Collaborate with other team members
- Nurture children's natural curiosity and find joy in their work
- Create a learning environment that fosters discovery, imagination, and creation
- Build trusting relationships with children and families
- Observe, plan and document for learning
- Implement small group learning experiences that meet individual needs
- Listen for children's questions and provide opportunities for them to construct their own knowledge
Assistant Montessori Teacher
St. Mark's Early Learners
Auburn, IN
05.2017 - 12.2019
- Observed children and interpreted classroom needs.
- Provided nurturing and stimulating educational environment for 37 students.
- Monitored and tracked children's progress on daily, weekly and monthly basis.
- Instructed children between ages 2.5 and 6 in Montessori classroom.
- Cultivated language skills through use of traditional poems, nursery rhymes and riddles to help students develop comprehension, vocabulary and love of language.
- Arranged parent-teacher conferences to address student progress and collaboratively set goals for areas of improvement.
- Introduced read-aloud literature to stimulate imagination and build comprehension and vocabulary.
- Maintained safety and security of all youth under care.
- Upheld commitment to educational excellence and fostered atmosphere of mutual respect and trust.
- Observed individual behaviors and suspect actions, and reported issues to supervisory staff.
- Performed duties of headmaster during leave of absence and shouldered administrative and instructional responsibilities.
- Demonstrate learning material, and review and develop new activities as needed.
- Provide tours and explain the Montessori curriculum at the request of the administration
- Work with parents to develop close and effective relationships.
- Plan field trips and fundraising events for school
Graphic Design
Smit-T's
Auburn, IN
09.2015 - 06.2018
- Proofed all job orders, securing client approval prior to production.
- Developed creative design for shirts and decals.
- Pursued business development opportunities and fostered positive relationships with clients
- Used Adobe Illustrator to create images and layouts.
- Coordinated, created and scheduled content, designs and periodic updates to company website.
- Put together videos for social media, advertising and informational purposes.
- Contributed design ideas in early planning stages with customers and project managers.
- Worked in timely manner to produce products for customers.
- Schedule large orders for printing and delivery.
Substitute Teacher
GKB School District
Garrett, IN
08.2013 - 05.2016
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Assisted students of all ability levels develop life-long learning skills and good study habits.
- Implemented outlined grading and assessment techniques to document growth, development and knowledge advancements during teacher absence.
- Enhanced student learning by optimizing wide range of instructional approaches and innovative classroom activities.
- Diversified classroom instruction and group activities to successfully support students with unique strengths and learning styles.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Took notes and prepared reports on school day activities to provide to primary teacher.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Proctored quizzes, tests and standardized examinations.
Daycare Provider
Immanual Lutheran Daycare
Avilla, IN
05.2005 - 08.2008
- Created and implemented diverse educational strategies to boost development.
- Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Met with parents about daily activities, positive developments and issues.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Led activities for over 5 children ages 0 to 3.
- Planned and managed learning-focused, imaginative and play-oriented activities for children.
- Developed lessons and activities to promote children's physical and emotional development.
- Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills, including creating paintings, drawings, paper crafts and decorations.
- Prepared group activities to enhance socialization, communication, and problem-solving skills for children.
Education
High School Diploma -
Garrett High School
Garrett, IN4 2005
Certification - Montessori Studies-Primary 3-6 Year Olds
The Center For Guided Montessori Studies
Tampa, FL0 2020
Skills
- Team collaboration
- Budget administration
- Office Administration
- Payment collection
- Facility maintenance
- Safety regulations compliance
- Classroom management skills
- Special education
- Early childhood development
- Child development
- Guide the child through self-directed activities
- Encourage a normal desire for independence
- Cost-effective programming
- Marketing and communications
- Multitasking
Certification
- First aid and CPR certified
Timeline
Preschool Directer
St. Mark's Early Learners
06.2020 - Current
Lead Teacher
JAM Early Education
01.2020 - 03.2020
Assistant Montessori Teacher
St. Mark's Early Learners
05.2017 - 12.2019
Graphic Design
Smit-T's
09.2015 - 06.2018
Substitute Teacher
GKB School District
08.2013 - 05.2016
Daycare Provider
Immanual Lutheran Daycare
05.2005 - 08.2008
High School Diploma -
Garrett High School
Certification - Montessori Studies-Primary 3-6 Year Olds
The Center For Guided Montessori Studies
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