Molly Collins
Stephens City,VA
Summary
Results-driven individual with extensive experience in administrative support, problem-solving, and time management. Recognized for optimizing workflows and maintaining strong relationships with clients through effective communication and proactive solutions.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Pre-K Teacher
Golden Path Academy
08.2025 - Current
- Developed age-appropriate lesson plans to enhance cognitive and social skills in young learners.
- Implemented engaging activities that promoted creativity and critical thinking among pre-K students.
- Fostered a nurturing classroom environment that encouraged positive behavior and emotional development.
- Collaborated with parents to support children's learning objectives and address developmental concerns.
- Mentored new teachers, providing guidance on classroom management strategies and instructional techniques.
- Evaluated student progress regularly, adjusting teaching methods to meet diverse learning needs effectively.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Promoted social-emotional development with interactive lessons on empathy, conflict resolution, and self-regulation techniques.
Director
Golden Path Academy
08.2023 - 08.2025
- Coordinated professional development workshops, fostering staff collaboration and continuous learning.
- Streamlined operational processes, resulting in increased efficiency within administrative functions.
- Cultivated partnerships with community organizations, expanding outreach and support services for students and families.
- Optimized staff performance by designing comprehensive training programs tailored to individual needs.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
Administrative Assistant
Golden Path Academy
02.2021 - 08.2023
- Managed office supplies inventory, streamlining procurement processes to reduce costs.
- Developed and maintained filing systems, improving document retrieval efficiency by enhancing organization.
- Trained new administrative staff on office procedures and software applications, fostering team cohesion and productivity.
- Oversaw daily office operations, identifying areas for process improvement to enhance overall workflow efficiency.
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
- Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication skills and fostering professional relationships among colleagues.
- Organized office events such as holiday parties or team-building activities, promoting a positive company culture and boosting employee morale.
- Maintained inventory of office supplies and placed orders.
- Built and maintained excellent customer relationships through timely response to inquiries and going above and beyond to accommodate unusual requests.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sullivan South High School
Kingsport, TN05-2006
Skills
- Customer service
- Administrative support
- Microsoft Word
- Time management
- File organization
- Microsoft outlook
- Customer and client relations
- Clerical support
- Critical thinking
- Strong problem solver
- Dedicated team player
- Verbal communication
- Professional and mature
Timeline
Pre-K Teacher
Golden Path Academy
08.2025 - Current
Director
Golden Path Academy
08.2023 - 08.2025
Administrative Assistant
Golden Path Academy
02.2021 - 08.2023
High School Diploma -
Sullivan South High School