Myresha A. Williams

Responsibilities include:

Maintain a welcoming environment to students, staff, families and all visitors.

Answering phones, assisting students during lunch, responding to parent requests and inquiries with courtesy and professionalism.

Provides critical support to the Lower School Assistant Principal for the Pre-Primary, Pre-Primary faculty and works in close collaboration with the Lower School Administrative Assistant for Grades 1-5. The role works in concert with the campus-wide Divisional and Departmental office staff and may provide secondary support during high volume periods.

• Proficiency in utilizing technology, specifically with Microsoft Office and Google Suite
• Working independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Processing invoices and other supply orders for faculty and administration.
• Creating schedules for teacher duties and other yearly events as needed.
• Collaboratively creating and inputting calendar events into our school's LMS.
• A positive and professional demeanor, including punctuality, flexibility, patience and a great sense of humor.
• Ability to maintain confidences/confidentiality
• Exceptional organizational, verbal and written communication skills

• Dynamic educator engaging children in hands-on activities, active play, exploration, and learning while promoting growth; executing program policy and procedure to drive results; and maintaining high levels of productivity, energy, and effectiveness to ensure holistic development and a positive experience
• Develop and compose a variety of written products, communications, and resources, including individual assessments, reports, weekly and monthly newsletters, presentations, briefings, and status updates to support community and family outreach
• Routinely use a variety of communication applications or technologies, such as internet and web-based group forums, collaboration spaces, social media, video/chats, email, etc
• To communicate with families and Friends’ staff and to send and share pictures, messages, newsletters, and e-updates
• Collaborate with teaching teams on brain research studies
• Prepared talking points, developed presentation and visual graphics, and presented findings to convey complex information related to the research to the greater Friends community for professional development
• Collect survey data on family culture for Friends’ SPICES program principles (Simplicity, Peace, Integrity, Community, Equality & Stewardship) to ensure the recognition of family diversity through music, food, books, traditions, and meaningful crafts
• Provide technical expertise and advice to Friends staff and/or administrators and participate in speaking engagements and training of teachers on diversity and inclusion
• Develop rapport with families, colleagues, and community to support Little Friends’ communication and outreach activities and execute communication plans and strategies that promote the greater Friend’s community, culture, and programs
• Monitor student progress and develop plans with parents and administration to ensure student’s readiness to succeed at the next level
• Attend frequent professional development workshops and/sessions and implement new, innovative ideas and techniques
• Participate in human and social service program training to enhance knowledge
• Conduct interviews with supervisors and employees and share information about Friends, Little Friends, the mission, the work, priorities, policies, and procedures

• Creative, enthusiastic early childhood educator for a diverse population of young learners
• Deeply committed to quality, learner-centered instruction in accordance with policies established by the center, health department and granting agency in accordance with state guidelines or human and social service program policies and regulations
• Created a positive learning environment promoting the growth, well-being, and development of children to successfully prepare the children for kindergarten readiness
• Coordinated on planning, development, and evaluation of curriculum and priorities for fun learning that incorporated the latest Emotional Cognitive Social Early Learning (ECSEL) data/findings
• Provided technical support and assistance to Preschool Teachers for the development of curriculum-based projects or programs
• Selected appropriate materials and equipment
• Arranged the classroom to provide an environment conducive to learning and as appropriate for the developmental level and learning style of the children
• Created written weekly lesson plans utilizing Creative Curriculum and composed written individual education plans
• Maintained all necessary record keeping, including daily meal count and attendance in adherence to human and/or social service programs
• Prepared reports, memos, and other written responses or documentation
• Observed children daily (fact-finding and assessments), recording at least two observations per week per child (short-term)
• Assessed each child’s development using work sampling data three times per year (long-term)
• Planned for children after assessments using data from Work Sampling Summary reports
• Prepared written reports
• Applied analytical and evaluative techniques to make appropriate referrals based upon assessments and team planning sessions with outside agencies and to resolve issues or concerns
• Established positive and productive relationships with parents through various, routine communication and by encouraging parents to participate in center activities/outreach
• Planned at least two parent conferences per year and conducted two home visits per year
• Served as a partner/liaison between families and Family Service Coordinator for the center
• Attended staff/team meetings, initiated discussions, and updates on various topics, and provided expert knowledge, recommendations, and solutions to supervisors and staff and the greater community

• Program facilitator committed to positively impacting the educational, behavioral, and social-emotional welfare of children of all ages and of those needing and receiving enrichment services
• Effective in planning creative, fun activities for students while reinforcing important learning skills; incorporating STEM, STEAM, history, and culture; and supporting the language immersion programs
• Supervised children to maintain a safe, fun, and positive learning environment; assisted students with their homework assignments or studies; and provided an opportunity to engage in activities that exposed them to new learning, experiences, and enrichment
• Maintained inventory of educational materials and supplies and coordinated with staff to differentiate content by age-group and/or grade-level to ensure developmental appropriateness
• Planned, developed, and composed creative lesson plans and activities for school age children from age 5 to 12 years emphasizing quality indoor and outdoor experiences
• Developed and maintained individual, skill-appropriate lesson plans
• Established and maintained student forms and files as required by program, local, state, and/or federal agencies, including for human and/or social services data collection and reporting
• Prepared content and assessments and delivered designated instructional models in readiness, reading, mathematics, and/or writing skills to program-eligible students and utilizing program-designed materials and educational strategies
• Attended workshops and training sessions, including cultural, social service, or other partner organization and agency trainings
• Completed annual professional development requirements
• Maintained good working relationships and participated in conferences, meetings, and trainings with principals, program supervisors, classroom teachers, and parents
• Documented outputs and action items in written memos or as required by program, local, state, and/or federal agencies
• Communicated positively and respectfully with children, parents, and staff
• Collaborated with staff and partners to coordinate outreach, including routine events and field trips and partnered with social services agencies to assist families and children

• Independent owner overseeing various tasks associated with managing, operating, and developing the center while optimizing results, customer experience, and success
• Demonstrated entrepreneurial attitude, business acumen, and accountability with a passion for providing safe childcare services for families from all backgrounds
• Performed outreach; networked within community to recruit new families
• Followed-up with potential customers, reviewed applications, and admitted children successfully achieving enrollment goals
• Ensured exceptional customer experience providing thorough, friendly tours; welcoming environment; and accessibility for meetings and phone calls, particularly to address concerns in a timely manner
• Oversaw physical facility ensuring consistently clean, neat, and organized facility standards
• Repaired or replaced inoperable and non-functioning equipment or areas, as needed
• Managed the center financials, budget, and expenses/spending
• Ordered books, toys, equipment, supplies, food, etc
• Within monthly allowance for operating the center
• Developed strategic plan and led new initiatives and adaptation of new programs, policies, and procedures
• Prepared and followed curriculum
• Planned and supervised field trips and enrichment activities
• Ensured compliance with all federal and state laws, MSDE-OCC regulations, as well as center standards, policies, and procedures
• Maintained knowledge of basic first aid and emergency protocols
• Participated in various developmental trainings
• Created effective schedules; maintained up-to-date, accurate and organized accurate written records on children; regularly performed classroom observations, documented observations, and acted on any deficiencies as well as identified opportunities and provided advice to parents and families
• Communicated with parents utilizing various communication technologies and resources
• Prepared and drafted emails and written notes to communicate upcoming activities, progress, share reminders and/or recommendations