Kerri Esmay
Early Childhood Director & Teacher
Watertown,WI
Summary
Experienced in the classroom and as a director. Knows the importance of building strong relationships with staff, students, and families. Has a heart for sharing the good news of Scripture throughout the day with children and as opportunities arise with parents. Is dependable, reliable, hard-working, and trustworthy.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
3K/4K Director & Teacher
St. John Lutheran School
Waterloo, Wisconsin
07.2019 - Current
- Developed an early childhood program for children ages 3-5 that coincided with the existing grade school.
- Researched and implemented a developmentally appropriate curriculum.
- Planned and carried out monthly family activities with preschool families.
- Interviewed and hired assistant teachers.
- Planned effective weekly lessons for the students.
- Planned and led monthly staff meetings.
- Communicated best practices among on-site and external personnel to align efforts and goals.
- Trained and developed personnel to improve safety, employee relations and resolve issues.
Early Childhood Director
Beautiful Savior Lutheran Early Learning Center
Topeka, Kansas
08.2015 - 05.2019
- Designed and opened an early learning center with five classrooms for children ages 0 - 5.
- Hired and trained 20+ staff members.
- Was the overseer of all day to day operations of the center.
- Created weekly staff schedule.
- Taught Bible lesson in each classroom on a daily basis.
- Designed and implemented monthly family activities.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Ordered and restocked classroom supplies.
- Used classroom observations to create written assessments of student performance.
Early Childhood Preschool Director
Hope Lutheran Church
Manhattan, Kansas
05.2014 - 07.2015
- Interviewed, hired, managed and trained staff of preschool and school-aged center.
- Met with lead teachers on a weekly basis.
- Communicated with parents on a daily basis.
- Met with infant/toddler director weekly.
- Oversaw the day to day operations of the center.
- Coordinated schedules of activities, events and field trips.
- Completed NAEYC accreditation process.
Early Childhood Director & Teacher
KING Of Kings Lutheran Church & School
Alexandria, Louisiana
08.2010 - 01.2013
- Designed and opened a preschool for ages 3 - 5.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Ordered and restocked classroom supplies.
- Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
- Supervised students and enforced discipline during classroom and playground activities.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Enhanced sensory and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition and memory development, by employing both traditional and modern educational strategies and techniques.
- Instructed students on interpersonal skills and basic emotional communication.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
Grade 1 - 2 Teacher
North Trinity Lutheran School
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
07.1999 - 05.2000
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
Preschool Teacher
Immanuel Lutheran School
Ft. Worth, Texas
07.1998 - 05.1999
- Supervised students and enforced discipline during classroom and playground activities.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
K-8 Teacher
St. Peter Lutheran School
Balaton, Minnesota
07.1997 - 06.1998
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Martin Luther College
New Ulm, MN 08.1993 - 05.1997
Skills
Staff Management
undefinedTimeline
3K/4K Director & Teacher
St. John Lutheran School
07.2019 - Current
Early Childhood Director
Beautiful Savior Lutheran Early Learning Center
08.2015 - 05.2019
Early Childhood Preschool Director
Hope Lutheran Church
05.2014 - 07.2015
Early Childhood Director & Teacher
KING Of Kings Lutheran Church & School
08.2010 - 01.2013
Grade 1 - 2 Teacher
North Trinity Lutheran School
07.1999 - 05.2000
Preschool Teacher
Immanuel Lutheran School
07.1998 - 05.1999
K-8 Teacher
St. Peter Lutheran School
07.1997 - 06.1998
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Martin Luther College
08.1993 - 05.1997
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