Julie Decoskey
Saint Augustine
Summary
Professional with strong background in early childhood education and administration. Demonstrates exceptional skills in team collaboration, curriculum development, and staff training. Known for adaptability and ensuring operational success, fostering nurturing and effective learning environment. Reliable and results-driven, consistently meeting evolving needs.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Teacher
Memorial Presbyterian Day School
11.2023 - Current
- Fostered a nurturing classroom environment that encouraged social, emotional, and cognitive development.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers on various projects related to curriculum design and implementation.
Coordinator of Volunteers
Southeast GSP Rescue
08.2018 - 06.2022
- Oversaw approval and training of 50 foster volunteers for a multi-state breed specific dog rescue.
- Managed intake and veterinary care for monthly average of 12-15 dogs.
- Offered support and guidance to foster volunteers and new adopters.
- Fostered partnerships with local organizations to expand volunteer opportunities and resources.
- Assisted in transport logistics.
- Liaised with local shelters and veterinarians for rescue and care of foster dogs.
Assistant Preschool Director
Oakgrove Academy
09.2003 - 07.2008
- Set and enhanced program schedules to meet expected demands and enhance student learning opportunities.
- Mentored teaching staff, promoting professional development and team cohesion.
- Collaborated with educators to assess student progress and identify individual needs.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations pertaining to health, safety, nutrition, and education standards.
- Achieved budgetary targets by monitoring expenses and resource utilization, cutting waste and strengthening revenue streams.
- Supervised daily operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA05-1999
Skills
- Play-based learning approaches
- Early literacy development
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Effective listening
- Development observation
- Parent-teacher communication
- Interpersonal communication skills
- Schedule coordination
- Attention to detail
- Staff management
- Marketing and communications
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
Memorial Presbyterian Day School
11.2023 - Current
Coordinator of Volunteers
Southeast GSP Rescue
08.2018 - 06.2022
Assistant Preschool Director
Oakgrove Academy
09.2003 - 07.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Pennsylvania State University
References
References available upon request.
Education and Training
- DCF 45
- Florida Level 2 Background Screening