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Nancy Smith

Keller,TX

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director of Building Blocks Preschool

Keller UMC
Keller, TX
08.2016 - 06.2024
  • Directed the school's daily operations, ensuring compliance with Texas Childcare Licensing minimum standards.
  • Created and maintained staff and student files.
  • Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated and mentored staff members.
  • Managed budgeting and financial planning processes for the school.
  • Cultivated and maintained relationships to promote positive work culture.
  • Collaborated with other school staff to ensure that all students have access to a safe and supportive learning environment.
  • Coordinated professional development activities for teachers.
  • Monitored classroom instruction on a regular basis through observation, feedback, and collaboration with teachers.
  • Assisted in resolving conflicts between students, families, and staff members.
  • Conducted monthly staff meetings.
  • Coordinated special events for school.
  • Obtained 30 hours continuing education yearly.

Lead Teacher/Assistant Director of Building Blocks

Keller UMC
Keller, TX
08.2007 - 05.2016
  • Prepared daily lesson plans.
  • Organized activities to promote physical, mental and social development of each child.
  • Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
  • Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
  • Communicated with parents through personal interaction, monthly newsletters/calendars and emails.
  • Obtained 24 hours of continuing education yearly.
  • Supported Director with administrative tasks.
  • Designated person in charge in Director's abcense.

Stay at Home Mom

Self Employed
Keller, Texas
07.1999 - 08.2007

Education

Bachelor of Science - Agriculture

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS
05-1993

Skills

  • Operations Management
  • Budget Control
  • Staff Management
  • Staff Development

Affiliations

  • National Charity League
  • Keller UMC Member/Volunteer

Certification

  • Texas Department of Family and Protective Services Child-care Director Certificate, April 2016

Timeline

Director of Building Blocks Preschool

Keller UMC
08.2016 - 06.2024

Lead Teacher/Assistant Director of Building Blocks

Keller UMC
08.2007 - 05.2016

Stay at Home Mom

Self Employed
07.1999 - 08.2007

Bachelor of Science - Agriculture

Kansas State University
Nancy Smith