Lara Gembicki
Hutto,TX
Summary
Responsive and engaging assistant offering solid skills in customer relations and common human resources operations. Bringing detail-oriented and decisive nature with sound judgment and self-motivation. Ability to prioritize in fast-paced environment, adaptability, and strong communication skills. Proven track record in facilitating positive customer and employee relations. Ready to leverage training and experience to take on new professional challenges.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Director
Sunrise Montessori Preschool
01.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with director and the admin team to accomplish enrollment goals.
- Handled emails, composed/edited handbooks, training documents, and newsletters, and performed any clerical tasks that assisted the school director.
- Directed and coordinated activities of teachers.
- Recruited, hired, trained, and evaluated lead teachers and support staff.
- Created and implemented a customized, onsite Montessori teacher training program with in-person and virtual modules.
- Organized ordering of educational materials and general supplies; working within monthly budget.
Teacher
Sunrise Montessori Preschool
05.2007 - 01.2022
- Implemented child-centered and child-led educational practices to support the early development and pre-academic skills of children ages 18 months to 6 years; designed engaging, organized classroom environments for young children.
- Prepared written records of children's developmental and academic progress, and met deadlines for presentation of progress reports and portfolios; used excellent interpersonal and communication skills to nurture strong relationships with enrolled families, children, and coworkers.
- Mentored and trained new teachers and support staff members; collaborated with administration to develop procedures and policies school-wide for program improvement.
Education
HRCI Human Resources Professional Associate
Coursera
Online06.2024
Early Childhood Education
Delgado Community College
New Orleans, LASociology
Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LASkills
- Attention to Detail
- Interpersonal Communication Skills
- Time Management
- Microsoft Office Suite Proficient
- Google Workspace Proficient
Certification
- Montessori Associate Infant & Toddler Teaching Certificate, American Montessori Society/Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education - June 2017
- Montessori Early Childhood (3-6) Teaching Certificate, North American Montessori Centre - March 2011
Timeline
Assistant Director
Sunrise Montessori Preschool
01.2022 - Current
Teacher
Sunrise Montessori Preschool
05.2007 - 01.2022
HRCI Human Resources Professional Associate
Coursera
Early Childhood Education
Delgado Community College
Sociology
Southeastern Louisiana University