Maura Gannon
Mohegan Lake
Summary
Dynamic educational leader with a proven track record at Oak Lane Child Care Center, excelling in curriculum development and relationship building. Successfully implemented engaging, student-centered learning strategies, enhancing student progress and fostering strong parent collaboration. Recognized for developing effective policies that ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all children.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Teacher
Oak Lane Child Care Center
Chappaqua
08.1996 - Current
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Met with parents to discuss students' progress and review areas requiring improvement.
- Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to address any issues or concerns related to the educational program.
- Developed and implemented school policies, procedures, and goals to ensure a safe learning environment.
- Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
- Collaborated with other administrators in developing strategies for improving student achievement levels.
- Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
- Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
Assistant Director of After School Program
Rosenthal Y
Pleasantville
09.1994 - 08.1996
- Assisted in developing strategic plans to meet organizational goals and objectives.
- Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements.
- Facilitated team meetings to discuss progress and address challenges.
- Managed daily workflow of personnel by assigning tasks, tracking progress and providing assistance when needed.
Education
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Manhattanville University
Purchase, NY05-1997
Bachelor of Arts - History
Bradford College
Bradford, MA05-1992
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Classroom management
- Child assessment
- Parent collaboration
- Early childhood education
- Student-centered learning
- Faculty collaboration
- Relationship building
Affiliations
- Hiking, History, and Hockey
- Music. All genres. Bruce Springsteen Fan
- Girl Scout Leader and Mentor
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Accomplishments
- Teacher of the Year Joey Award recipient Child Care Council Of Westchester 2001
- Over 25 years creating, developing and enriching highly regarded child care center
- Sarah Lawrence College Child Development institute 15 years
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Head Teacher
Oak Lane Child Care Center
08.1996 - Current
Assistant Director of After School Program
Rosenthal Y
09.1994 - 08.1996
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Manhattanville University
Bachelor of Arts - History
Bradford College
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