LaNéa Overton
West Babylon,NY
Summary
Focused education professional with master's degree in Early Childhood Studies helping students achieve education goals. Talented at building lasting relationships and partnering with others to meet objectives.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Center Supervisor
Long Island Child & Family Development Services
2009.07 - Current
- Assisted in the hiring process by conducting interviews, reviewing resumes, and selecting top candidates for open positions within the center.
- Fostered a positive work environment through effective leadership skills and clear communication with employees.
- Managed daily operations in a fast-paced environment while ensuring adherence to safety regulations and company policies.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations for staff members, identifying areas for improvement and offering constructive feedback for career development purposes.
Family Educator
Long Island Child & Family Development Services
2002.09 - 2009.09
- Connected families with appropriate social service organizations by maintaining a comprehensive knowledge of local resources and referral processes.
- Collaborated with mental health consultants to facilitate evaluation of children with parental consent and referrals to external resources.
- Supported smooth transitions from early childhood program to Head Start or local childcare centers by providing resources and guidance for families.
- Monitored health and dental records to provide children with regular screenings and follow-up for treatment needs.
- Supported families in achieving self-sufficiency by providing resources and referrals for employment, housing, and educational opportunities.
- Improved children''s school readiness through the delivery of developmentally appropriate learning activities tailored to individual needs.
Head Teacher/Teaching Assistant
Rainbow Chimes Childcare Center
1994.09 - 2002.08
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
Teacher's Assistant
Busy Bee Nursery School & Kindergarten Inc.
1993.09 - 1994.06
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Collaborated with teachers for lesson preparation by preparing materials and setting up equipment.
- Assisted children with regular handwashing and wiped down hard surfaces often to minimize germ spread.
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
- Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills.
- Maintained clean, neat and hazard-free areas to protect kids, personnel and families.
Education
Master of Science - Early Childhood Education
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN08.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Education
SUNY College At Old Westbury
Old Westbury, NY08.2001
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
College of Technology, Farmingdale
Farmingdale, NY05.1993
Skills
- Instructional leadership
- Safety and security procedures
- Multitasking
- Organizational Skills
- Team Leadership
- Policy and procedure adherence
- Program development and management
- Goal-Oriented
- Employee Motivation
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Timeline
Center Supervisor
Long Island Child & Family Development Services
2009.07 - Current
Family Educator
Long Island Child & Family Development Services
2002.09 - 2009.09
Head Teacher/Teaching Assistant
Rainbow Chimes Childcare Center
1994.09 - 2002.08
Teacher's Assistant
Busy Bee Nursery School & Kindergarten Inc.
1993.09 - 1994.06
Master of Science - Early Childhood Education
Walden University
Bachelor of Arts - Education
SUNY College At Old Westbury
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
College of Technology, Farmingdale
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