Mikaela Carstens
Lincoln,NE
Summary
I have been working with children for around 10 years ranging in ages from 6 weeks to 13 years of age. I have been working in a Christian environment for the last three years.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Director of Early Childhood
Christa Lincoln Schools
05.2023 - Current
- Created and updated records and files to maintain document compliance.
- Worked closely with management to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operations.
- Trained and mentored new employees on industry practices and business operations.
- Streamlined communication between teachers, parents, and administrators to foster a collaborative learning environment.
- Created and updated physical records and digital files to maintain current, accurate, and compliant documentation.
- Implemented effective conflict resolution strategies for resolving issues among faculty members or between students.
- Mentored new teachers through observation, feedback, and professional development opportunities.
- Conducted regular safety drills to ensure preparedness in case of emergency situations at school premises.
- Evaluated teacher performance through classroom observations and provided constructive feedback for improvement.
- Planned and executed successful special events, such as college fairs, open houses, and parent-teacher conferences.
Lead Teacher
Christ Lincoln Schools
05.2021 - 05.2023
- 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.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.
- Implemented assessment tools that monitored student progress throughout the year, allowing for targeted interventions when needed to close achievement gaps.
Director
Williamsburg Village Child Development Center
08.2014 - 04.2021
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
- Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
- Strengthened internal controls by reviewing existing policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
- Conducted tours for perspective families.
- Dealt with Human Resource issues.
Education
Associates - Business
Southeast Community College Area
Lincoln, NESkills
- Staff Management
- Creative Direction
- Strategic Planning
- Data Analysis
- Staff Development
- Employee Relations
- Staff Coordination
- Team Leadership
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem Resolution
- Customer Service
- Documentation And Reporting
- Training and Development
- Scheduling and Coordinating
- Good Judgment
- Organization
- Communication
Timeline
Assistant Director of Early Childhood
Christa Lincoln Schools
05.2023 - Current
Lead Teacher
Christ Lincoln Schools
05.2021 - 05.2023
Director
Williamsburg Village Child Development Center
08.2014 - 04.2021
Associates - Business
Southeast Community College Area
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