Maggie Manges
Petoskey,MI
Summary
Professional educator prepared for leadership in teaching role. Proven track record in curriculum development, classroom management, and fostering positive learning environment. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability to changing educational needs. Reliable and results-driven, with expertise in student assessment, instructional strategies, and mentoring colleagues.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher and Program Director
Northwest Michigan Community Action Agency
01.2020 - Current
- Oversee daily operations and educational experiences of a Great Start Readiness program for four year old children.
- My daily functions range from leading developmentally appropriate lessons in large group to managing staff schedules and delegating responsibilities.
- Maintain a professional yet comfortable atmosphere with the staff, children and families in order to provide the best experience possible for all.
- Program Director
- Uphold child care licensing standards
- Work closely with Head Start and GSRP officials
- Provide leadership and guidance to staff, children and families
- Complete and turn in monthly reports in an organized and timely fashion
- Maintain staff and child records
- Lead parent advisory meetings three times per school year
- Lead Teacher
- Plan developmentally appropriate lessons using Creative Curriculum
- Use CLASS, Mighty Minutes, etc. to enhance student learning and outcomes
- Display and encourage use of Conscious Discipline
- Meet with parents for home visits and parent teacher conferences twice per school year
- Assess children using Teaching Strategies GOLD
Director
Creative Beginnings Child Development Center, Inc
Myrtle Beach, SC
02.2019 - 07.2020
- Oversaw management of a child care facility which included maintaining SC Department of Social Services licensing standards, managing staff and child records, billing and collecting of weekly payments, resolving staffing issues, resolving parent conflicts, coordinating vendor services, planning yearly summer camp program and planning yearly PreK graduation ceremony.
- Worked closely with facility owners to update yearly policies and maintain a center of excellence in our community.
- Director
- Provided leadership and guidance to staff, children and families
- Maintained 250+ student records
- Maintained 30+ staff records
- Planned yearly staff training of 15 hours continuing education, CPR/First Aid and Bloodborne Pathogens training
Assistant Director and Curriculum Coach
Creative Beginnings Child Development Center, Inc
Myrtle Beach, SC
05.2013 - 02.2019
- Oversaw management of a child care facility which included maintaining SC Department of Social Services licensing standards, managing staff and child records, billing and collecting of weekly payments, resolving staffing issues, resolving parent conflicts, coordinating vendor services, planning yearly summer camp program and planning yearly PreK graduation ceremony.
- Worked closely with facility owners to update yearly policies and maintain a center of excellence in our community.
- Director
- Provided leadership and guidance to staff, children and families
- Maintained 250+ student records
- Maintained 30+ staff records
- Planned yearly staff training of 15 hours continuing education, CPR/First Aid and Bloodborne Pathogens training
Lead Teacher Older 4 Year Old Classroom
Creative Beginnings Child Development Center, Inc
Myrtle Beach, SC
04.2011 - 05.2013
- Oversaw management of a child care facility which included maintaining SC Department of Social Services licensing standards, managing staff and child records, billing and collecting of weekly payments, resolving staffing issues, resolving parent conflicts, coordinating vendor services, planning yearly summer camp program and planning yearly PreK graduation ceremony.
- Worked closely with facility owners to update yearly policies and maintain a center of excellence in our community.
- Director
- Provided leadership and guidance to staff, children and families
- Maintained 250+ student records
- Maintained 30+ staff records
- Planned yearly staff training of 15 hours continuing education, CPR/First Aid and Bloodborne Pathogens training
Assistant Teacher Tiny 2 & Older 2 Classrooms
Creative Beginnings Child Development Center, Inc
Myrtle Beach, SC
08.2010 - 04.2011
- Oversaw management of a child care facility which included maintaining SC Department of Social Services licensing standards, managing staff and child records, billing and collecting of weekly payments, resolving staffing issues, resolving parent conflicts, coordinating vendor services, planning yearly summer camp program and planning yearly PreK graduation ceremony.
- Worked closely with facility owners to update yearly policies and maintain a center of excellence in our community.
- Director
- Provided leadership and guidance to staff, children and families
- Maintained 250+ student records
- Maintained 30+ staff records
- Planned yearly staff training of 15 hours continuing education, CPR/First Aid and Bloodborne Pathogens training
Education
Masters - Early Childhood Education
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI01-2023
A.S. - Early Childhood Education
Post University
Waterbury, CT01-2013
B.S. - Criminal Justice
Indiana University-Purdue University
Fort Wayne, IN01-2007
Skills
- ProCare Software
- Lesson planning
- Conflict resolution
- Child development
- Behavior modeling
- Parent-teacher communication
- Educational leadership
- High Reach Curriculum
- Frog Street Early Learning Curriculum
- Creative Curriculum
- SC First Steps
- ABC Voucher Program
- Conscious Discipline Training
- Facilities Management
Affiliations
- Aboite Girls Softball League – Fort Wayne, IN
- Assisted in creation of women’s league
- Served on Board of Directors
- Two years as awards chairperson
- One year as 1st/2nd grade division head
- Pi Beta Phi Fraternity for Women
- Active member 2000 – 20003
- Served as Treasurer for two years
- Alumnae member 2004 – Current
- Served as Treasurer for local alumnae club for one year
Interests
Recreational sports, Crafting, Reading, Hiking, Soccer Mom
Timeline
Lead Teacher and Program Director
Northwest Michigan Community Action Agency
01.2020 - Current
Director
Creative Beginnings Child Development Center, Inc
02.2019 - 07.2020
Assistant Director and Curriculum Coach
Creative Beginnings Child Development Center, Inc
05.2013 - 02.2019
Lead Teacher Older 4 Year Old Classroom
Creative Beginnings Child Development Center, Inc
04.2011 - 05.2013
Assistant Teacher Tiny 2 & Older 2 Classrooms
Creative Beginnings Child Development Center, Inc
08.2010 - 04.2011
A.S. - Early Childhood Education
Post University
B.S. - Criminal Justice
Indiana University-Purdue University
Masters - Early Childhood Education
Eastern Michigan University