Nakia King
Chicago,IL
Summary
At Born To Explore Developmental Center, I spearheaded initiatives that enhanced early childhood education through play-based learning and inclusive practices. Leveraging skills in program management and parent communication, I fostered partnerships with local schools and increased family engagement, significantly improving learning outcomes and operational excellence.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Early Childhood Education
Born To Explore Developmental Center
06.2012 - Current
- Developed and maintained a high-quality learning environment for children, ensuring safety, engagement, and growth.
- Ensured successful transitions for children entering kindergarten by establishing strong partnerships with local school districts.
- Advocated for early childhood education within the community, raising awareness of the importance of quality learning experiences during formative years.
- Championed inclusive practices within the center, promoting diversity and respect among students, staff, and families.
- Recruited highly qualified staff members through targeted outreach and rigorous interview processes.
- Managed budgets and resources effectively to ensure optimal allocation towards educational goals and priorities.
- Collaborated with teachers and staff to create comprehensive lesson plans tailored to individual student needs.
- Led continuous improvement efforts by regularly reviewing policies, procedures, and practices in alignment with best practices in early childhood education.
- Oversaw day-to-day operations of the center while maintaining compliance with state licensing regulations as well as accreditation standards.
- Enhanced early childhood education programs by implementing innovative curriculum strategies and learning tools.
- Evaluated program effectiveness using various assessment tools to identify areas for improvement or enhancement.
- Established strong partnerships with families, fostering open communication and shared decision-making processes.
- Increased parental involvement through organizing family events aimed at fostering connections between home life and school experiences.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
Education
Bachelor Of Arts - Early Childhood Education
National Louis University
Chicago, IL12.2023
Skills
- Health and safety
- Play-Based Learning
- Inclusive Practices
- Parent Communication
- Family engagement
- Creative Arts
- Program Management
- Assessment tools
- Nutrition planning
- Budget Administration
- Early Literacy
- Staff Evaluation
- Staff Supervision
Certification
Gateways Level 5 credentials
Timeline
Director of Early Childhood Education
Born To Explore Developmental Center
06.2012 - Current
Bachelor Of Arts - Early Childhood Education
National Louis University
Gateways Level 5 credentials
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