Lawanda Jones
Hattiesburg,MS
Summary
Driven professional with background in directing childcare programs. Comprehensive knowledge of child development, staff management, and curriculum planning. Demonstrated strengths include fostering positive learning environments, managing budgets, and liaising effectively with parents and community members. Notable for implementing innovative strategies to improve program quality and meet diverse needs of children.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Childcare
Spring Ridge Academy MS
Hattiesburg, MS
02.2022 - Current
- Oversaw the daily operations of the childcare center including scheduling classes and activities.
- Maintained a safe physical environment by regularly inspecting classrooms, play areas, equipment.
- Provided guidance to teachers on lesson plans, activities, and classroom management strategies.
- Monitored attendance records of children enrolled in programs at the childcare center.
- Developed and implemented policies and procedures to ensure the safety of children in care.
- Evaluated programs offered at the childcare center to ensure they met both state and local guidelines for quality standards.
- Managed budgeting and financial operations for childcare center including payroll processing, accounts payable and receivable, purchasing decisions.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, licensing requirements, and accreditation standards.
- Recruited new staff members by conducting interviews, evaluating qualifications and making hiring decisions.
- Monitored student progress and assisted students and teachers with resolving problems.
- Trained, managed and motivated employees to promote professional skill development.
Teacher's Assistant
Hattiesburg Public Schools
Hattiesburg, MS
08.2019 - 02.2022
- Instructed and monitored students in use and care of equipment and materials.
- Helped students master assignments and reinforced learning concepts presented by teachers.
- Utilized educational technology to enhance classroom learning.
- Assisted in planning and implementing lesson plans in accordance with state curriculum standards.
- Assessed student learning styles and understanding of material to redirect and optimize teaching strategies.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to both students and teachers.
- Graded assignments and exams in a timely and fair manner.
- Provided one-on-one support to students requiring additional assistance.
- Supervised children and participated with children in activities.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
Director of Childcare
Angels Learning Academy
Laplace, Louisiana
08.2009 - 08.2019
- Evaluated programs offered at the childcare center to ensure they met both state and local guidelines for quality standards.
- Oversaw the daily operations of the childcare center including scheduling classes and activities.
- Maintained a safe physical environment by regularly inspecting classrooms, play areas, equipment.
- Managed budgeting and financial operations for childcare center including payroll processing, accounts payable and receivable, purchasing decisions.
- Recruited new staff members by conducting interviews, evaluating qualifications and making hiring decisions.
- Inspected facility and activities to monitor safety, sanitation and procedures.
- Monitored compliance with state, federal and company regulations, standards and requirements.
- Launched marketing campaigns and events to attract community members and increase enrollment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS08-1998
Skills
- Program evaluation
- Budget management
- Regulatory compliance
- Staff recruitment
- Early childhood education
- Classroom management
- Safety inspections
- Staff management
- Parent communication
- CPR certified
- First aid certification
- Self motivation
Certification
- Child Development Associate (CDA)
Timeline
Director of Childcare
Spring Ridge Academy MS
02.2022 - Current
Teacher's Assistant
Hattiesburg Public Schools
08.2019 - 02.2022
Director of Childcare
Angels Learning Academy
08.2009 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
University of Southern Mississippi