Lisa Maxwell
Farmersville
Summary
Accomplished Center Director at Smallville Learning Center, renowned for enhancing program promotion and fostering strong family relations. Spearheaded innovative curriculum development, boosting student success. Expert in facility management and team building, ensuring compliance and efficiency. Cultivated community partnerships, elevating the center's reputation as a premier educational provider.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Center Director
Smallville Learning Center
07.2017 - Current
- Promoted positive company image and established reputation as provider of choice for educational programs in greater community.
- Developed strong community relationships to support center programs and initiatives.
- Increased staff productivity with regular training sessions, clear expectations, and constructive feedback.
- Led team of educators in creating innovative curriculum that aligned with state standards and promoted student success.
- Oversaw daily operations, streamlining processes for increased efficiency and effectiveness.
- Collaborated with parents to enhance communication channels, strengthening the home-school partnership for improved student outcomes.
- Kept facility in compliance with all applicable standards and laws.
- Fostered caring and safe environment for children and parents.
- Organized special events such as open houses or workshops to showcase center achievements while engaging parents in their children''s education.
- Developed and implemented emergency response plans for disasters, security issues, and injuries.
- Cultivated and strengthened relationships with children and families.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by fostering collaboration among staff members and addressing conflicts professionally.
Teacher - 2nd Grade
Deltona Christian School
08.2006 - 05.2011
- Developed positive relationships with parents, communicating regularly about student progress and classroom happenings.
- Enhanced students'' mathematical abilities through hands-on activities and real-world examples.
- Provided individualized support for struggling learners, fostering a growth mindset and boosting confidence in their abilities.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational best practices and improve teaching effectiveness.
- Implemented classroom management strategies that maintained a structured yet nurturing environment conducive to learning.
Elementary School Teacher
Heritage Preparatory School
08.1992 - 05.1999
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Evaluated and assessed student progress regularly, providing constructive feedback and adapting teaching methods accordingly.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Established a positive classroom environment through effective classroom management strategies, fostering respect and cooperation among students.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
- Promoted a growth mindset in the classroom by encouraging students to set goals, embrace challenges, and persevere through obstacles.
- Implemented engaging hands-on activities to reinforce fundamental concepts, resulting in increased student motivation and participation.
Education
Education
Hyles Anderson College
Crown Point, IN06-1992
Skills
- Program promotion
- Training and mentoring
- Team building
- Space organization
- Parent communication
- Classroom supervision
- Student assessment
- Facility management
- Recordkeeping requirements
- Program management
- Licensing requirements
- Family relations
Timeline
Center Director
Smallville Learning Center
07.2017 - Current
Teacher - 2nd Grade
Deltona Christian School
08.2006 - 05.2011
Elementary School Teacher
Heritage Preparatory School
08.1992 - 05.1999
Education
Hyles Anderson College
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