Madeleine Ryan
Assistant Director
Simi Valley,CA
Summary
Compassionate Early Childhood Educator with a passion for teaching and supporting young children in setting the foundation for life-long success. Highly knowledgeable in early childhood education, specializing in Family Studies and Human Development.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Director
St. Mark Preschool
10.2022 - Current
- Mentored new teachers through observation, feedback, and professional development opportunities.
- Created and updated physical records and digital files to maintain current, accurate, and compliant documentation.
- Evaluated teacher performance through classroom observations and provided constructive feedback for improvement.
- Oversaw the recruitment, hiring, and onboarding process for new educators to maintain a high-quality teaching staff.
- Streamlined communication between teachers, parents, and administrators to foster a collaborative learning environment.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.
Infant and Toddler Teacher
Hillcrest Christian School
01.2020 - 10.2022
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom.
Preschool Teacher
Valley Village Montessori School
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and administration
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback on educational development.
Academic Skills Tutor
THINK TANK
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Developed student confidence through positive reinforcement strategies.
- Conducted group tutoring sessions to help students engage active learning and critical thinking skills.
- Tutored diverse groups of students to strengthen subject comprehension, boost confidence and build important learning skills.
- Maintained records of student assessments, tutoring activities and results.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Family Studies And Human Development
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ 05.2001 -
Skills
- Staff Development
- Project Management
- Grant Proposals
- Detail-oriented
- Recruitment and hiring
- Written Communication
- Team Leadership
- Scheduling and Coordinating
Certification
CPR Certified
Timeline
Assistant Director
St. Mark Preschool
10.2022 - Current
Infant and Toddler Teacher
Hillcrest Christian School
01.2020 - 10.2022
Preschool Teacher
Valley Village Montessori School
01.2018 - 01.2020
Academic Skills Tutor
THINK TANK
01.2016 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Science - Family Studies And Human Development
University of Arizona
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Arizona
05.2001 -
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