Karen Miller
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. My love of children and being able to foster a positive relationship with them, their parents and my coworkers. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team and classroom goals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Director
Holy Cross Island School
08.2020 - Current
- Supervise teaching staff and resolving issues.
- Collaborate with staff to create an inclusive environment, accommodating diverse learning needs.
- Maintains compliance with state licensing regulations through diligent record keeping and routine inspections preparation. Maintaining enrollment and overseeing state regulated ratios.
- Manages daily operations, ensuring efficient scheduling, lesson plans and school wide events.
- Daily interaction with parents, teachers and church staff.
- Establishes school policies and communicates to staff and parents for well-coordinated and high-quality daily operations.
- Oversees interview and hiring process of classroom personnel for selection of high-quality teachers and staff.
Assistant Preschool Director
Holy Cross Island School
08.2015 - Current
- Enhanced parent-teacher communication by implementing a monthly newsletter and organizing regular meetings.
- Implemented comprehensive staff training programs, resulting in improved staff retention and satisfaction rates.
- Provided compassionate support to families experiencing personal challenges, connecting them with appropriate resources when needed.
- Managed substitute teacher scheduling, ensuring seamless instruction continuity during faculty absences.
- Organized successful fundraising events for our sister school in Honduras.
Lead Preschool Teacher
Holy Cross Island School
08.2009 - Current
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Supervised and assisted children through entire school day.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication regarding their child''s progress, fostering increased parental involvement in the educational process.
- Conducted regular parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress and areas of improvement, encouraging a collaborative approach to education.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC05.1996
Skills
- Early Childhood Education
- Parent Communication
- Curriculum Development
- Classroom Management
- Team Player
Timeline
Preschool Director
Holy Cross Island School
08.2020 - Current
Assistant Preschool Director
Holy Cross Island School
08.2015 - Current
Lead Preschool Teacher
Holy Cross Island School
08.2009 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Western Carolina University
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