Kimberly Ath
Houston
Summary
Results-driven Academy Director with a proven track record in staff development and organizational leadership. Skilled in enhancing classroom management and fostering student engagement while ensuring compliance with state regulations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Academy Director
La Petite Academy Inc.
Cypress, TX
09.2024 - Current
- Trained and mentored staff to enhance classroom management techniques.
- Established effective communication channels between parents and educators to foster family involvement.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations regarding health, safety, and education practices.
- Organized professional development workshops to enhance staff skills and knowledge in early childhood education.
- Successfully managed fiscal responsibilities including budget creation and financial reporting to District Manager.
- Worked collaboratively with leadership team and instructional staff to support needs of students.
- Established clear performance metrics for faculty evaluations, resulting in higher teaching standards across the board.
Assistant Director
La Petite Academy Inc.
Cypress, TX
08.2023 - 09.2024
- Facilitated training sessions for staff on best practices in early childhood education.
- Managed daily operations, ensuring compliance with licensing regulations and safety standards.
- Coordinated communication between parents and teachers to foster collaborative relationships.
- Mentored teaching staff, promoting professional development and enhancing classroom management skills.
- Streamlined communication between teachers, parents, and administrators to foster a collaborative learning environment.
- Oversaw the recruitment, hiring, and onboarding process for new teachers to maintain a high-quality teaching staff.
- Mentored new teachers through observation, feedback, and professional development opportunities.
- Assisted the Director in developing innovative programs to improve students'' academic performance and retention rate.
- Evaluated teacher performance through classroom observations and provided constructive feedback for improvement.
- Coordinated field trips or off-campus activities that promote experiential learning opportunities outside the classroom setting.
Assistant Director
La Petite Academy Inc.
Cypress, TX
06.2014 - 05.2018
- 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.
- Planned and executed successful special events, such as parents night out, open houses, and parent-teacher conferences.
- Ensured compliance with state education standards by regularly reviewing curriculum materials and teaching practices.
- Implemented data-driven strategies for continuous improvement of instruction and curriculum alignment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Stephen F. Austin High School
Houston, TX05-1998
Skills
- Family engagement
- Staff development
- Professional networking
- Strong work ethic
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Organizational leadership
- Excellent communication
Certification
- Director Certification
Timeline
Academy Director
La Petite Academy Inc.
09.2024 - Current
Assistant Director
La Petite Academy Inc.
08.2023 - 09.2024
Assistant Director
La Petite Academy Inc.
06.2014 - 05.2018
High School Diploma -
Stephen F. Austin High School