Experienced and dependable motivated individual, pursuing a position instructing future educators with the skills to work with children, families, and educators in the Early Childhood Education field to promote the importance of early learning.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursery Director
The Assembly Church
Florence, SC
08.2020 - Current
Maintain a safe, clean environment for children aged 0-3.
Schedule coverage for the nursery.
Order nursery snacks and supplies.
Schedule nursery play activities.
Program Coordinator
McLeod Child Development Center
Florence, SC
08.2019 - Current
Provides excellent customer service to children, families, co-workers, and visitors.
Oversees program practices and curriculum development, including portfolios and the screening process.
Serves as director in his or her absence.
Orients, trains, manages, and evaluates staff.
Oversees student and volunteer program.
On-call for employee assistance.
Assists with building, grounds, vehicle maintenance, and repair.
Participates in required yearly training.
Strong verbal and written skills.
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Train staff in early childhood education.
Lead Teacher
McLeod Child Development Center
Florence, South Carolina
08.2017 - 08.2019
Managed a classroom of up to 12 children.
Overseer of primary care.
Collaborated with assistant teachers.
Directed classroom activities.
Documented children's progress.
Conducted progress report meetings with the assistant.
Documented/assessed children's developmental progress using portfolios, observations, and Ages and Stages assessments.
Designed weekly lesson plans.
Designed monthly newsletters.
Held parent/teacher conferences/meetings.
Organized NAEYC portfolios.
Childcare Assistant
McLeod Child Development Center
Florence, South Carolina
04.1997 - 08.2017
Assisted with classroom duties.
Provided primary care for children for the first three years of life.
Provided a safe and nurturing environment for children of all ages.
Completed observations, documentations, and portfolios for developmental growth for children in my care.
Education
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education Leadership
University of Arizona Global Campus GPA: 3.60
Chandler, AZ
09-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Ashworth College
Norcross, GA
01-2022
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, CO
04-2005
High School Diploma -
Essex County College
Newark, NJ
06-1995
Skills
Curriculum planning
Staff management
Strong verbal and written skills
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Teamwork and Collaboration
Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician
Certified SC Endeavors Trainer
Certified in First Aid, CPR and AED
Certification
SC Endeavors Certified Trainer
Safe Kids Child Passenger Safety Certified
First Aid, CPR and AED Certified
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Nursery Director
The Assembly Church
08.2020 - Current
Program Coordinator
McLeod Child Development Center
08.2019 - Current
Lead Teacher
McLeod Child Development Center
08.2017 - 08.2019
Childcare Assistant
McLeod Child Development Center
04.1997 - 08.2017
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education Leadership