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Kelly Taylor

Rainbow City,AL

Summary

Dynamic Assistant Director at First Steps Early Learning Center, skilled in staff management and strategic planning. Successfully enhanced children's readiness for kindergarten while ensuring a safe, healthy environment. Leveraged creative direction to improve meal quality and foster a nurturing atmosphere, demonstrating a commitment to excellence in early childhood education.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Director

First Steps Early Learning Center
03.2007 - 05.2025
  • Helped with paperwork, Helped and supervised in all classrooms, and worked in the kitchen
  • - help get children kindergarten ready
  • -Tend to children's needs.
  • - Provide a safe and germ free environment for the children.
  • - Cooked and provided healthy meals for Breakfast and lunch
  • -Kept up with roll and other important paperwork
  • Developed strategic initiatives to enhance early childhood education programs.
  • Led staff training sessions to improve instructional quality and classroom management.
  • Implemented operational policies ensuring compliance with state regulations and standards.
  • Collaborated with parents and community stakeholders to foster supportive learning environments.
  • Monitored program effectiveness through regular assessments and feedback mechanisms.
  • Streamlined administrative processes to increase efficiency in daily operations.
  • Analyzed curriculum effectiveness, making recommendations for program enhancements based on best practices.
  • Streamlined communication between teachers, parents, and administrators to foster a collaborative learning environment.
  • Oversaw the recruitment, hiring, and onboarding process for new educators to maintain a high-quality teaching staff.
  • Implemented effective conflict resolution strategies for resolving issues among faculty members or between students.
  • Mentored new teachers through observation, feedback, and professional development opportunities.
  • Conducted regular safety drills to ensure preparedness in case of emergency situations at school premises.
  • Fostered a positive school culture by promoting open communication among staff members and celebrating successes together as a team.
  • Assisted the Director in developing innovative programs to improve students'' academic performance and retention rate.
  • Developed strong relationships with community partners to enhance educational opportunities for students.
  • Evaluated teacher performance through classroom observations and provided constructive feedback for improvement.
  • Planned and executed successful special events, such as college fairs, open houses, and parent-teacher conferences.
  • Ensured compliance with state education standards by regularly reviewing curriculum materials and teaching practices.
  • Led professional development workshops on topics such as classroom management, differentiated instruction, and assessment strategies.
  • Implemented data-driven strategies for continuous improvement of instruction and curriculum alignment.
  • Increased student engagement by incorporating real-life examples and hands-on activities in lesson plans.
  • Enhanced public relations, organizing community outreach programs that elevated organization's public profile.
  • Enhanced team productivity by leading efforts for streamlining administrative processes.
  • Boosted departmental performance, establishing clear metrics and accountability standards.

Education

High School Diploma -

Southside HIgh School
Southside, AL
05.1997

Skills

  • Staff management
  • Creative direction
  • Strategic planning
  • Data analysis

Timeline

Assistant Director

First Steps Early Learning Center
03.2007 - 05.2025

High School Diploma -

Southside HIgh School

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