Jody Longwell
Kennewick
Summary
Results-driven professional with over 20 years of experience in early childhood education. Expertise in organizational skills, problem-solving, and relationship building enhances compliance and community engagement, leading to improved enrollment and retention strategies.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Center Director
Bright Horizons
Richland, WA
10.2012 - Current
- Developed and implemented educational programs aligned with developmental milestones.
- Led staff training sessions to enhance teaching strategies and classroom management techniques.
- Managed daily operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and company policies.
- Fostered relationships with parents and community stakeholders to promote center engagement.
- Monitored financial performance, optimizing budget allocations for resource efficiency.
- Enhanced enrollment processes, improving family outreach and retention strategies.
- Conducted performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback to support staff development.
- Collaborated with regional leadership to align center initiatives with organizational goals.
- Developed strong community relationships to support center programs and initiatives.
- Increased staff productivity with regular training sessions, clear expectations, and constructive feedback.
- Kept facility in compliance with all applicable standards and laws.
- Fostered caring and safe environment for children and parents.
Early Head Start Coordinator
Benton Franklin Head Start
Richland, WA
05.2005 - 04.2012
- Coordinated program logistics and schedules to ensure efficient operations across multiple service areas.
- Developed and implemented training materials for staff to enhance service delivery and compliance.
- Monitored enrollment processes, ensuring accurate data collection and timely reporting.
- Facilitated communication between families and service providers to address concerns and improve satisfaction.
- Led team meetings to discuss goals, share updates, and foster collaboration among staff members.
- Streamlined administrative processes by implementing new software tools for record-keeping and scheduling.
- Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
- Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
- Assisted in recruitment efforts by coordinating interviews and managing onboarding activities for new hires.
- Improved project outcomes with meticulous attention to detail in planning phases, ensuring all requirements were met ahead of deadlines.
Education
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Lesley University
Cambridge, Massachusetts, MA05-2003
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA12-1999
Skills
- Program promotion
- Training and mentoring
- Team building
- Space organization
- Parent communication
- Recordkeeping requirements
- Facility management
- Staff evaluations
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Relationship building
- Customer relations
- Task prioritization
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making
- Organizational skills
- Reliability
Timeline
Center Director
Bright Horizons
10.2012 - Current
Early Head Start Coordinator
Benton Franklin Head Start
05.2005 - 04.2012
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Lesley University
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Central Washington University