JO BALLARD
Early Child Care Teacher
Lawrenceburg,KY
Summary
Dedicated professional with over 35 years of experience, supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Child Care Teacher
Lexington Fayette Urban County Government
06.2018 - Current
- Implement learning through organized lesson plans including stories, music, play, field trips, art, drama, and movement
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students
- Developed strong relationships with students and their families, fostering mutual trust and respect that contributed to overall student success
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
Substitute Teacher
Fayette County Public Schools
01.2018 - 05.2018
- Contributed to school-wide improvements in standardized test scores by aligning lesson plans with curriculum standards and objectives.
- Boosted student engagement with interactive lessons, incorporating real-world examples and hands-on activities.
Billing Manager/Specialist
Child Care Council of Kentucky, Inc.
12.1998 - 12.2017
- Data entry of provider billing forms into KICCS (Kentucky Integrated Child Care Systems)
- Answer provider phone calls/e-mails
- Send annual update packets for providers participating in CCAP (Child Care Assistance Program)
- Entering of provider CCAP paperwork
- Submit monthly report
- Supervision of billing staff – Maintain time sheets, yearly evaluations.
Child Care Specialist
Child Care Council of Kentucky, Inc.
10.1992 - 12.1998
- Made referrals to parents seeking a child care provider
- Developed classes and trained child care providers
- Visited Certified Child Care Provider homes participating in USDA Child Care Food Program
- Maintained database of Child Care Providers in Bluegrass Region consisting of 18 counties.
Assistant Director/Preschool Coordinator
Cardome Child Development Center
09.1991 - 09.1992
- Record keeping
- Worked with parents and oversaw the overall program in director's absence
- Planned and implemented an educational program for 2 – 5 year old children
- Supervised classroom teachers
- Planned and conducted weekly staff meetings
- Coordinated first and second shift staff
- Trained staff members.
Head Teacher
Growing Together Preschool
09.1988 - 09.1991
- Supervised team members
- Curriculum planning
- Developmental Testing
- Implementation of programs for special needs children
- Record keeping
- Training new team members
- Teaching children
- Communicating and working with parents.
Education
Master of Science - Early Childhood Education
Murray State University
Murray, KY 08.1983 - 12.1984
Skills
Timeline
Child Care Teacher
Lexington Fayette Urban County Government
06.2018 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Fayette County Public Schools
01.2018 - 05.2018
Billing Manager/Specialist
Child Care Council of Kentucky, Inc.
12.1998 - 12.2017
Child Care Specialist
Child Care Council of Kentucky, Inc.
10.1992 - 12.1998
Assistant Director/Preschool Coordinator
Cardome Child Development Center
09.1991 - 09.1992
Head Teacher
Growing Together Preschool
09.1988 - 09.1991
Master of Science - Early Childhood Education
Murray State University
08.1983 - 12.1984