Malinda Wolfe
Ada,OK
Summary
Team leader at Washita Valley CAC Head Start, excelling in program promotion and team development. Skilled in fostering strong community partnerships and enhancing educational outcomes through data analysis and innovative curriculum design. My leadership fostered an increase in staff productivity and student success, demonstrating exceptional organizational skills and adaptability.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Center Director
Washita Valley CAC Head Start
07.2022 - 07.2024
- 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.
- 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.
- Evaluated staff performance regularly through observations, providing actionable feedback that led to professional growth.
- Enhanced center performance by implementing strategic plans and monitoring progress towards goals.
- Implemented data-driven decision making to improve overall center performance in key areas.
- Advocated for educational programs that addressed unique needs of the community, leading to more relevant offerings at the center.
- Organized special events such as open houses or workshops to showcase center achievements while engaging parents in their children''s education.
- Achieved accreditation requirements by ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Optimized enrollment processes to attract diverse student populations and meet target numbers consistently.
- Cultivated and strengthened relationships with children and families.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
- Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
Lead Teacher
Washita Valley CAC Head Start
10.2019 - 07.2022
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased student engagement and success.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Guided student teachers and teaching aides in classroom management, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions.
- Chose optimum curriculum for each class and devised creative daily lesson plans to meet requirements and needs of different learners.
- Mentored new teachers on best practices for classroom management and instructional techniques, contributing to their professional growth and effectiveness in the classroom.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary units of study, fostering a deeper understanding of content across subject areas.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Oversaw work of teaching team to optimize student education.
- Maintained detailed records of attendance, test scores and assignment grades for each student to identify trends and rectify issues.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
Assistant Teacher
Washita Valley CAC Head Start
09.2018 - 10.2019
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Supervised recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Ensured a safe and supportive learning environment by enforcing classroom rules and addressing behavioral issues promptly.
- Completed daily reports, meal count sheets, and attendance logs.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Assisted lead teacher in providing individualized attention to students, resulting in improved academic performance.
- Kept records of student progress for teachers and parents and made notes on behavior, grades, comprehension, and personal growth.
- Established positive relationships with parents through effective communication, fostering parental involvement in their children''s education.
- Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support focused on student progress.
- Supported teacher in preparing individualized learning plans for underperforming students.
- Created visually appealing bulletin boards that showcased student work and reinforced key concepts from lessons.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
Education
Director Certificate Of Mastery - Child Development
Redlands Community College
El Reno, OK07.2024
Certificate Of Mastery - Child Development
Redlands Community College
El Reno, OK12.2023
Skills
- Program Promotion
- Training and mentoring
- Space organization
- Parent Communication
- Team Development
- Student assessment
- Facility Management
- Recordkeeping requirements
- Licensing Requirements
- Partnership Building
- Multitasking Abilities
- Organizational Skills
- Active Listening
- Inventory Tracking and Management
- Adaptability
- Data Analysis
Accomplishments
Center for early childhood professional development, Bronze Directors credential level 6 on the professional development ladder.
Certification
Advanced badge in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint introductory badge in Excel
Timeline
Center Director
Washita Valley CAC Head Start
07.2022 - 07.2024
Lead Teacher
Washita Valley CAC Head Start
10.2019 - 07.2022
Assistant Teacher
Washita Valley CAC Head Start
09.2018 - 10.2019
Director Certificate Of Mastery - Child Development
Redlands Community College
Certificate Of Mastery - Child Development
Redlands Community College