Kimberly Dugger
Jacksonville,NC
Summary
Qualified professional with knowledge of early childhood development practices, developmental milestones, and educational needs for children ages birth through five years. Exemplary customer service and interpersonal skills with a talent for building relationships with families and community providers
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Resource Partner
Child First
06.2021 - Current
- Provide intensive home-based services to children and families ages birth to five years old.
- Support families as they work within an attachment-based model facilitating Abecedarian activities that strengthen the dyadic relationship.
- Enhance Caregiver executive functioning and provided care coordination to reduce families toxic stress.
Childcare Center Director
Excel Learning Center
01.2015 - 06.2021
- Establish clear educational goals and standards to keep all preschool and prekindergarten programs functioning at consistent quality level
- Conferenced with parents and the teaching staff to address problems with student behavior and learning
- Maintained understanding of curriculum best practices and administrative functions of child development programs by attending professional development seminars
- Remained up-to-date on childcare standards and procedures by completing annual professional development training
Childcare Center Assistant Director
Excel Learning Center
08.2013 - 01.2015
- Implemented data-driven assessment tools to monitor student progress, adjusting curriculum plans as needed to maximize learning potential effectively.
- Organized and updated both staff and children's files while protecting the confidentiality of this information
- Assisted with the monitoring of the center budget Called parent inquiries and conducted tours for potential families in order to maintain enrollment
- Assisted in hiring, training, and mentoring new staff members, fostering a supportive work environment that encouraged professional growth.
NC Prekindergarten Site Administrator
Southeastern Preschool Educational Center
08.2010 - 08.2013
- Supervised over 8 NCPK classrooms, 16 teachers, and 144 at-risk four and five year olds
- Ensured the NC prekindergarten program was running efficiently and in accordance with NC Prekindergarten standards
- Served as a mentor to teachers in pursuit of their NC state teaching license Helped to train all NCPK staff on the Creative Curriculum and its alignment with NC Foundations
- Conducted home visits for every family involved in the NCPK program.
Prekindergarten Teacher
Kindercare Early Learning Center
01.2008 - 08.2010
- Developed and implemented daily lesson plans to meet needs of children
- Observed and redirected behavior using positive reinforcement techniques
- Maintained professional knowledge by attending educational conferences, trainings, workshops, and courses.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Family and Community Services
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC2007
Skills
- Fostering positive work environments
- Implementation of Social Emotional curriculum
- Knowledgeable in Child development
- Skilled in play based intervention strategies
- Client Relationship Building
Timeline
Family Resource Partner
Child First
06.2021 - Current
Childcare Center Director
Excel Learning Center
01.2015 - 06.2021
Childcare Center Assistant Director
Excel Learning Center
08.2013 - 01.2015
NC Prekindergarten Site Administrator
Southeastern Preschool Educational Center
08.2010 - 08.2013
Prekindergarten Teacher
Kindercare Early Learning Center
01.2008 - 08.2010
Bachelor of Science - Family and Community Services
East Carolina University
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