Jodi Garrett
Springfield,IL
Summary
Discerning Director of Learning establishing and improving guidelines and practices to cater learning and development solutions. Implements management policies and procedures, equipping employees with useful skills and knowledge. Serves as advocate for continuous organizational and individualized learning. Oversaw internal administrative activities through program planning, guidance and leadership. Highly organized with vision and enthusiasm to achieve program goals and objectives.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Education Mentor
Springfield Urban League
Springfield, IL
11.2023 - Current
- Developed a comprehensive mentoring program to support new employees in their transition into the company.
- Monitored and evaluated mentees' progress, providing feedback and guidance to ensure success.
- Mentored individuals on professional development topics such as communication skills, problem-solving and goal setting.
- Provided advice to mentees on career paths, job opportunities and educational options.
- Conducted regular one-on-one meetings with each mentee to discuss challenges, successes and goals.
Director of Education
Child's Path
Naples, FL
08.2018 - 09.2023
- Strengthened technical and operational expertise of staff through lesson planning and training seminars.
- Facilitated both in-person and virtual training courses to provide valuable training for new and current staff.
- Chartered new hire and ongoing training policies to create continuous development plans.
- Collaborated with managers to identify team weaknesses and created attack plans to resolve training gaps.
- Sought and managed budgeting for learning and knowledge transference activities.
- Established team of members to support learning and increase overall functional performance.
- Implemented policies, procedures and programs to carry out educational standards and goals.
- Recruited, trained and evaluated staff and recommended personnel actions for programs and services.
- Reviewed and evaluated programs for compliance with state, local and federal regulations.
- Prepared and maintained personnel reports and records for officials and agencies.
- Determined allocations of funds for staff, equipment and authorized purchases.
- Prepared and submitted budget requests or grant proposals to solicit program funding.
Center Director
Capital City Learning Center
Springfield, IL
07.2016 - 07.2018
- Provided high quality learning environment and achieved national accreditation
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with staff, students and families.
- Assisted with the creation of marketing strategies and advertising initiatives that were used to promote a newly licensed center.
- Created organizations mission and vision statements that would be utilized by all.
- Established performance goals and provided feedback on methods for reaching those accomplishments.
- Skillfully developed departmental goals and objectives consistent with the agency mission and philosophy.
Center Director
Building Blocks Preschool
Springfield, IL
08.2000 - 07.2016
- Ensured compliance with regulations and inspections of agencies
- Responsible for overall administration of program
- Provides students with a high quality program
- Developed a team to reach center goals
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Illinois At Springfield
Springfield, IL06.2016
Early Childhood Leadership
National Louis University
Wheeling, ILSkills
- Self-Directed
- Punctual and Dependable
- Decision Making
- Time Management
- Strong Work Ethic
- Attention to Detail
- Team Building
- Administrative Staff Coordination
- Relationship Building
- Staff Development
- Program Analysis
- Policies and Procedures Enforcement
Certification
- Completed Reliability Training Course on Screening and Assessments
- Director and Staff Credential
- Trauma Endorsed
- Coaching Mentoring
Timeline
Education Mentor
Springfield Urban League
11.2023 - Current
Director of Education
Child's Path
08.2018 - 09.2023
Center Director
Capital City Learning Center
07.2016 - 07.2018
Center Director
Building Blocks Preschool
08.2000 - 07.2016
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Illinois At Springfield
Early Childhood Leadership
National Louis University