Laura Scott
Mansfield,TX
Summary
Dedicated Early Childhood Educator with almost 30 years of hands-on experience creating fun and interactive learning experiences. Focused on laying the foundations of faith and building Bible literacy for preschoolers and their families alongside traditional teaching methods. Recognized for maintaining safe, loving environment to encourage children to explore and learn.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
All Saints Lutheran CLC
Arlington, TX
07.2023 - 11.2023
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to engage students in learning activities.
- Conducted assessments of student progress throughout the year.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of each student.
- Established positive relationships with parents, colleagues, and administrators.
- Collaborated with other teachers on curriculum development and implementation.
- Facilitated a safe environment for all students while maintaining an orderly classroom atmosphere.
Registered Childcare Home Owner
Self-employeed
Mansfield, TX
08.2016 - 07.2023
- Directed the organization's daily operations, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Managed budgeting and financial planning processes for the organization.
- Identified opportunities for improvement in operational performance metrics.
- Reviewed internal reports and identified areas of risk or potential cost savings.
- Analyzed customer feedback data to identify trends in product performance or customer service issues.
- Established relationships with vendors and suppliers to secure favorable terms for materials or services.
- Monitored market conditions and competitor activities to inform business decisions.
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
All Saints Lutheran CLC
Arlington, TX
08.2009 - 07.2016
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to engage students in learning activities.
- Conducted assessments of student progress throughout the year.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of each student.
- Established positive relationships with parents, colleagues, and administrators.
- Collaborated with other teachers on curriculum development and implementation.
- Utilized various instructional techniques such as cooperative learning, direct instruction, and independent study.
- Encouraged students to explore their creativity through art projects and music lessons.
- Incorporated literature into lesson plans to develop critical thinking skills.
- Monitored student behavior in the classroom and took appropriate disciplinary action when necessary.
- Assisted students with developing social skills by leading group discussions and activities.
Director of Childcare
Children's Palace Learning Academy
Arlington, TX
02.2006 - 07.2010
- Maintained a safe physical environment by regularly inspecting classrooms, play areas, equipment.
- Oversaw the daily operations of the childcare center including scheduling classes and activities.
- Evaluated programs offered at the childcare center to ensure they met both state and local guidelines for quality standards.
- Collaborated with other professionals such as physicians or nutritionists to plan meals or health screenings for children in care.
- Implemented disciplinary measures when necessary to maintain order within the facility according to established policies.
- Participated in community outreach initiatives to promote the services available at the childcare center.
- Assisted teachers in developing age-appropriate curriculums based on current educational trends and best practices.
- Monitored attendance records of children enrolled in programs at the childcare center.
- Responded promptly to any complaints from parents or guardians regarding their child's experience at the facility.
- Initiated fundraising campaigns to secure additional resources for childcare center activities.
- Prepared reports outlining enrollment numbers, program evaluations or financial data related to operations of facility.
- Developed and implemented policies and procedures to ensure the safety of children in care.
- Conducted regular assessments of staff performance, identified areas for improvement, and provided training opportunities as needed.
- Scheduled meetings with parents to discuss their child's progress and provide advice on development.
- Provided guidance to teachers on lesson plans, activities, and classroom management strategies.
- Recruited new staff members by conducting interviews, evaluating qualifications and making hiring decisions.
- Organized special events such as field trips or holiday celebrations for children in care.
- Monitored compliance with state, federal and company regulations, standards and requirements.
- Inspected facility and activities to monitor safety, sanitation and procedures.
- Created and updated records to document employee and participant information.
- Launched marketing campaigns and events to attract community members and increase enrollment.
- Maintained current knowledge of applicable codes and required procedures to optimize learning environments.
Education
High School Diploma -
Arlington High School
Arlington, TX05.1994
Skills
- Student Records Management
- Child Development
- Early Childhood Education
- Excellent Classroom Management
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Conflict Resolution Techniques
- Social Skills Development
- Schedule Creation and Maintenance
- Proficient in Childcare Management Software
- Staff Management
- Staff Hiring
- Team Collaboration
- Reporting and Documentation
- Regulatory Compliance
- Curriculum Development
- Event Planning
- Marketing Tactics
Affiliations
- Women's Community Partner for Rush Creek Church Mansfield West Campus
- Sunday Morning Kid's Ministry Coach for Rush Creek Church Mansfield West Campus
- Adult Small Group Leader Rush Creek Church Mansfield West Campus
Certification
- National Administrator's Credential for Childcare Directors
Timeline
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
All Saints Lutheran CLC
07.2023 - 11.2023
Registered Childcare Home Owner
Self-employeed
08.2016 - 07.2023
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
All Saints Lutheran CLC
08.2009 - 07.2016
Director of Childcare
Children's Palace Learning Academy
02.2006 - 07.2010
High School Diploma -
Arlington High School