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Leslie Josephson

Leslie Josephson

Preschool Director/Teacher
Irvine,California

Summary

Dynamic early childhood education leader with proven expertise at UCI Child Care Services. Skilled in strategic planning and relationship building, I successfully created engaging online preschool classes during COVID-19, enhancing learning experiences. Adept at team management and operations, I foster positive environments that promote growth and collaboration among students and staff.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUC SUPV 2 (Center Director)

UCI Child Care Services
09.2018 - Current
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively with the management team.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance to staff and field study students.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication skills

Director of Virtual Preschool

UCI Child Care Services
01.2021 - 06.2021

Created and conducted an interactive online preschool class during school closures due to COVID.


Provided one on one instruction online for children and guidance for parents during weekly Zoom Meetings.


Created interesting lessons and provided hands-on materials and toys for parents to pick up each week to use along with the online class.





Early Childhood Education Sup 2 (Center Dir

UCI Childcare Services
01.2016 - 09.2018
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Preschool Lead Teacher

UCI
03.2014 - 06.2016
  • Completed documentation on individual children and teachers for recordkeeping.
  • Planned and prepared activities for [age] students.
  • Built strong relationships with parents, providing regular updates on student progress and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Promoted a positive classroom environment, fostering respect, empathy, and teamwork among students.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Fitchburg State University
06-1993
  • Graduated Cum Laude
  • Field Study in local Elementary Schools (grade 1 and grade 5)
  • Hands-on Experience for Education Courses in Elementary School on campus, serving children from low socio-economic status


Skills

  • Relationship building
  • Strategic planning
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Decision-making
  • People management
  • Operations management
  • Creativity and innovation
  • Team management
  • Project management

Accomplishments

    Brought two centers through the NAEYC accreditation process with success.

    Completed CLASS Observer Training.

    Current CPR/ First Aid

Certification

Teacher's Permit -qualify for Director's permit


Successfully completed CLASS observer training.


Successfully brought staff/school through the NAEYC accreditation process with high scores.


Current CPR/First Aid Certificate


Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Interests

Candle Making

Running on the beach

Riding my bike

Hiking

Yoga

Timeline

Director of Virtual Preschool - UCI Child Care Services
01.2021 - 06.2021
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUC SUPV 2 (Center Director) - UCI Child Care Services
09.2018 - Current
Early Childhood Education Sup 2 (Center Dir - UCI Childcare Services
01.2016 - 09.2018
Preschool Lead Teacher - UCI
03.2014 - 06.2016
Fitchburg State University - Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education

Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimeContract WorkGig Work

Work Location

HybridRemoteOn-Site

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