Jodi Frankel

• Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
• Designed engaging lesson plans to promote children's cognitive development.
• Facilitated daily activities that fostered creativity and enhanced social skills in students.
• Implemented classroom management strategies to maintain a positive learning environment.
• Assessed student development through observations and informal evaluations.
• Collaborated with parents to discuss children's progress and proactively address concerns.
• Established positive relationships with parents and guardians by regularly communicating student progress.
• Developed professional relationships with parents, teachers, directors and therapists.
• Conducted meetings with parents to review student behavior and track academic progress. to discuss child behavior and academic progress.

• Collaborated with teaching staff to assess individual progress and develop tailored learning plans.
• Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
• Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
• Designed and implemented engaging STEM lesson plans in the classroom.
• Streamlined classroom management processes, enhancing student engagement and behavior.
• Consulted with parents to establish support networks and enhance continuing education strategies.
• Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
• Assisted the owners in the management of staff and school.

* Assist the Director in overseeing 88 students and 19 staff.

* Create a daily schedule for staff.

* Organize and update student and staff preschool, medical, and DHS files.

* Work closely with members of the synagogue to enhance the well-being of the preschool.

* Guide families and students through educational, health and emotional needs.

* Provide additional support to classrooms when needed.

* Plan preschool and family events.

• Assisted Director in supervising 67 preschool and school-age children and 9 staff members, ensuring a safe and engaging environment
• Designed weekly staff schedule to optimize coverage and ensure adequate support for all shifts.
• Supported staff and classrooms during breaks and absences.
• Completed weekly administrative duties, including ordering supplies, maintaining classroom attendance records, managing food orders, tracking meal counts, and processing ADP payroll, to support operational efficiency
• Communicate with parents regarding children’s health and development
• Developed engaging camp curriculum for summer 2022, enhancing children’s learning and recreational experiences
• Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.

• Managed classroom of 18 children aged 3-5, fostering a nurturing and engaging learning environment
• Developed lesson plans aligned with Preschool Learning Standards and integrated religious holidays to enhance cultural awareness
• Served as primary contact for staff on strategies for supporting students with special needs, ensuring inclusive practices
• Developed Inservice for staff members based on children with special needs and the steps to take when these children are in the classroom.

• Collaborated with each student’s support team to design and implement individualized education plans (IEPs), ensuring tailored support
• Develop curriculum based on each student’s IEP that includes age appropriate subject matter along with behavioral and social skills
• Managed classroom activities and learning environment for special needs students aged 3-5, fostering engagement and development
• Maintained ongoing communication with each student’s support team to track progress and adapt strategies to meet IEP goals

• Trained and guided a team of 20 counselors, improving their skills and enhancing camper experiences
• Designed and executed training programs and events with Director team, fostering staff development and enriching camper interactions
• Managed daily activities for 100 campers aged 4 to 7, ensuring a safe and engaging environment
• Communicated directly with parents regarding camper progress and concerns