Lauren Matthews
Macon,GA
Summary
Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Director
Peachtree Academy
03.2024 - Current
- Manage employee schedules
- Maintain parent relationships and manage procare connect app
- Run billing every week using tuition express
- Maintain our CAPS attendance and remittances to ensure proper payment is received
- Help in classrooms when needed or short staffed
Assistant Childcare Director
K.C 24 Hour Childcare Center
05.2023 - 03.2024
- Recruited, interviewed and hired new staff
- Open and close the building
- Answer office calls and ran the front desk
- Ensured employees had all necessary training complete to meet state guidelines
- Conducted tours of the center to new families
- Maintain weekly billing using Procare
- Completed all necessary paperwork for new student enrollment
Assistant Director
Creekstone Academy
06.2021 - 09.2022
- Opened the center
- Did weekly billing using Procare
- work together with a second manager to ensure quality
- Worked in classroom and kitchen when needed
- Answered the phone and spoke with current and potential customers
- Did a weekly inventory shopping order for groceries cleaning supplies and other supplies needed
Lead Teacher
Creekstone Academy Lithonia
05.2019 - 06.2021
- Maintained cleanliness in the classroom and set up that fits state guidelines
- Diapered and cared for children and toddlers
- Followed a daily schedule for my class to insure a smooth day for my students
- Did daily art activities with my students and sent home work with parents weekly
- Developed and implemented lesson plans
Lead Teacher
Sunbrook Academy
01.2018 - 11.2019
- Maintain a daily activity sheet for my students
- Followed state and Company hygiene guidelines for handwashing disinfecting and other procedures
- Trained fellow teachers and new staff
- Helped children learn about language ,literacy science , and life skills
- Supervise circle time, free play, outdoors and other activities
Education
TCC -
TCC In Early Education
Griffin, GAParaprofessional Certificate
CPR/ FIRST AID
40 Hour Director Training
10 Hour Health And Safety
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Verbal and written communication
- People Management
- Operations Management
- Leadership
- Google Drive
- Computer / Office equipment
- Customer service
- Procare
- Brightwheel
Timeline
Director
Peachtree Academy
03.2024 - Current
Assistant Childcare Director
K.C 24 Hour Childcare Center
05.2023 - 03.2024
Assistant Director
Creekstone Academy
06.2021 - 09.2022
Lead Teacher
Creekstone Academy Lithonia
05.2019 - 06.2021
Lead Teacher
Sunbrook Academy
01.2018 - 11.2019
TCC -
TCC In Early Education
Paraprofessional Certificate
CPR/ FIRST AID
40 Hour Director Training
10 Hour Health And Safety
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