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Megan Clark

Maynardville,TN

Summary

Dynamic leader with extensive experience at Knoxville-Knox County Head Start, excelling in operations management and staff leadership. Proven track record in enhancing team performance and fostering a collaborative environment. Skilled in using DECA for assessing children's social-emotional skills, ensuring compliance, and driving continuous improvement in educational outcomes.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Center Leader

Knoxville-Knox County Head Start
01.2024 - Current
  • Oversaw the recruitment, hiring, and onboarding processes to ensure a skilled workforce capable of meeting center objectives.
  • Checked facility, employee work and service levels to maintain compliance with company and industry standards.
  • Established performance metrics and conducted regular evaluations to identify areas for improvement and drive continuous growth.
  • Promoted a culture of teamwork through effective leadership, open communication channels, and regular team-building activities.
  • Collaborated closely with other department managers to align goals, share knowledge, and boost overall center performance.
  • Ensured compliance with all DHS regulations, maintaining a safe and secure environment for staff members and children alike.
  • Managed work and performance of more than 35 employees.

Early Teacher

Knoxville-Knox County Head Start
06.2010 - 01.2024
  • Developed strong relationships with children, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Maintained accurate records of childrens progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
  • Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
  • Created and developed lesson plans to meet childrens' academic needs.
  • Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
  • Fostered childrens' curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education

Roane State Community College
Harriman, TN

Behavioral Science

Bellevue University
Bellevue, NE
11-2022

Skills

  • Operations management
  • Staff leadership
  • Interdepartmental collaboration
  • Facility management
  • Knowledge of using DECA to rate children's social-emotional skills
  • Use of Conscious Discipline in a classroom setting
  • Use of Ages and Stages questionnaire to evaluate children's learning

Certification

CPR/AED

TPOT Observer

Timeline

Center Leader

Knoxville-Knox County Head Start
01.2024 - Current

Early Teacher

Knoxville-Knox County Head Start
06.2010 - 01.2024

Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education

Roane State Community College

Behavioral Science

Bellevue University

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