Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
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Accomplishments
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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, NY
05-1997

Bachelor of Arts - History

Bradford College
Bradford, MA
05-1992

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
Maura Gannon