Lauren Laird
Fort Pierce
Summary
Experienced with sourcing and attracting high-quality candidates through various channels. Utilizes strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders. Track record of implementing effective recruitment strategies to meet organizational hiring needs.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
TALENT RECRUITER
Learning Care Group
04.2023 - Current
- Sourced candidates through indeed, conducted phone screenings and sent candidates and all details of conducted interviews to centers for hire.
- Used recruitment strategies to attract top talent for various centers.
- Enhanced candidate experience through streamlined interview processes and timely communications.
- Worked directly with district managers and centers directors for center needs
- Communicated with high schools with Early Education programs to hire candidates after completion of said program
- Help candidates with application process
- Complete weekly spreadsheets to show all candidates sent and make sure to follow up with candidates and centers directors to make sure that all candidates are being contacted within 24 hours.
- Knowledgeable of the state and local licensing rules and regulations as well as individual centers requirements for hire
- Collaborated with hiring managers to identify role-specific requirements and improve job descriptions.
ACADEMY ASSISTANT DIRECTOR/DIRECTOR
Learning Care Group
01.2019 - 03.2023
- Managed facility and center transportation to ensure compliance.
- Worked directly with parents and the community.
- Overseer of teachers to provide assistance and support.
- Taught the curriculum to new teachers to ensure that the children in our care was getting the best of learning.
- Kept center accredited with Health Department, NECPA, Food Program, and all other agencies
- Kept all teacher and student files updated and in compliance.
- Made sure that all health and safety measures were properly taken to ensure that all students and staff were healthy and safe.
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
First Impressions Preschool
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Kept all files current, Tours, Food program, Answered calls and emails
- Developed and implemented a successful training program for new staff members, enhancing their onboarding process.
- Developed and maintained classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for social and emotional development of students.
- Practiced positive, consistent discipline in classroom management.
- Developed and implemented training programs for staff, fostering skill growth and retention.
- Streamlined communication between teachers, parents, and administrators to foster a collaborative learning environment.
VPK INSTRUCTOR
Mt. Olive Community School
01.2009 - 01.2015
- Maintained VPK/ELC Attendance
- Administered parent teacher conferences
- Implemented classroom management strategies to promote positive behavior and social skills among students.
- Assessed student performance through observations, guiding tailored instructional strategies for individual needs.
- Enhanced curriculum by integrating hands-on activities that stimulated creativity and critical thinking in children.
- Organized community events to encourage parental involvement and strengthen relationships within school environment.
Education
High School -
Boyd Anderson High School
05.2008
Child Development Associate Credential - Childcare Education
Palm Beach State College
Palm Beach, FL09-2010
Directors Credential Level 2 - Childcare Center Management
Palm Beach State College
Lake Worth, FL01-2018
Skills
- Effective oral and computer communication
- Strong work ethic
- Multitasking
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Organizational skills
- Candidate development
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Social media recruiting
- Candidate assessment
- Onboarding processes
Timeline
TALENT RECRUITER
Learning Care Group
04.2023 - Current
ACADEMY ASSISTANT DIRECTOR/DIRECTOR
Learning Care Group
01.2019 - 03.2023
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
First Impressions Preschool
01.2016 - 01.2019
VPK INSTRUCTOR
Mt. Olive Community School
01.2009 - 01.2015
High School -
Boyd Anderson High School
Child Development Associate Credential - Childcare Education
Palm Beach State College
Directors Credential Level 2 - Childcare Center Management
Palm Beach State College
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