Dedicated professional with a proactive approach and quick learning ability. Demonstrates strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Committed to contributing to team success and achieving organizational objectives.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher, Two-Year-Olds Classroom
Concord St. Andrews Cooperative Nursery School
Bethesda
08.2000 - 05.2005
Designed comprehensive monthly curriculum to support learning objectives.
Applied weekly lesson plans to facilitate engaging classroom experiences.
Directed operations of Healthy Beginnings Child Development Center, providing onsite childcare services for the United States Public Health Service.
Supervised a team of 15 educators and assistants, providing care for 73 children, ranging from 6 weeks to 4 years.
Oversaw daily operations encompassing staffing, parent communications, payroll, and adherence to Maryland state licensing requirements.
Assistant Center Director
Corporate Child Care
Rockville
01.1994 - 07.1994
Assisted the Center Director in the daily operations of Healthy Beginnings Child Development Center
Assembled monthly center newsletter, coordinated field trip logistics, and facilitated staffing, payroll, and family orientation processes.
Lead Teacher
Corporate Child Care
Rockville
08.1992 - 06.1993
Designed and applied curriculum with corresponding weekly lesson plans for 3- and 4-year-old class compliant with NAEYC standards.
Teamed with other staff to oversee children, foster an engaging classroom atmosphere, and maintain continuous communication with parents.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science and Managerial Studies
Rice University
Houston, TX
05-1989
Skills
Attention to detail
Problem solving
Collaboration and teamwork
Composure under pressure
Verbal communication
Organizational skills
Affiliations
Former stay-at-home parent with leadership experience as a Girl Scout leader, Sunday school teacher, PTA board member, and school volunteer. Served as tennis team captain for recreational teams and contributed to local USTA committees.
Timeline
Lead Teacher, Two-Year-Olds Classroom
Concord St. Andrews Cooperative Nursery School
08.2000 - 05.2005
Center Director
Corporate Child Care
07.1994 - 04.1996
Assistant Center Director
Corporate Child Care
01.1994 - 07.1994
Lead Teacher
Corporate Child Care
08.1992 - 06.1993
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science and Managerial Studies