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Nellie Patterson

Ackerman,USA

Summary

I have been employed with Head Start for the last 28 years. I have had an amazing experience with working with children, teachers, and families. I have attended many training to enhance my expertise knowledge of how children develop and learn. I have developed a great relationship with all staff by understanding the importance of respect to maintain positive relationships.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Center Administrator

Map Head Start
09.2024 - Current
  • Established safety protocols for emergencies and coordinated drills to prepare staff and students accordingly.
  • Implemented center policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with state regulations and licensing requirements.
  • Organized special events and activities to enhance student experiences while promoting community engagement.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with staff, parents, and community partners to foster a collaborative environment.

Director of Daycare

Tiny Blessings Daycare and Learning Center
01.2022 - 08.2024
  • Built strong relationships with parents through open communication channels, resulting in increased trust and confidence in the daycare''s services.
  • Mentored new hires on company policies and procedures, best practices within the childcare industry, and specific expectations related to their role as daycare providers.
  • Collaborated with staff to design engaging daily activities that fostered social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth in children.
  • Facilitated ongoing professional development opportunities for staff members to encourage continuous learning and improvement in their roles.

Education Specialist

Friends Of Children Of Mississippi
01.2021 - 12.2021
  • Assessed individual student needs to create lesson plans addressing academic strengths and interests of students, while fostering development, and growth.
  • Provided individualized support for students with special needs, adapting instructional approaches to meet their unique learning requirements.
  • Established a positive classroom environment, fostering mutual respect and open communication among students.
  • Implemented data-driven instruction by regularly assessing student progress and adjusting lesson plans accordingly.

Educational Specialist

MAAP Headstart
11.2017 - 07.2020
  • Monitored and entered data in the ChildPlus system daily to ensure all assessments and other required data was in the system by the required deadline.
  • Prepared training materials and instructional strategies to track student progress, accurately report skills and conduct competency assessments.
  • Assessed student knowledge levels and abilities with detailed assessments.
  • Created training materials for teachers to help them improve instructional strategies to track student progress and development through staff development.
  • Reviewed teacher performance and suggested improvements through classroom observation.
  • Checked teachers' lesson plans weekly to ensure that they were age appropriate and were aligned with the creative curriculum.
  • Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
  • Provided orientation for new educational staff.

Childcare Provider

MAAP Headstart
10.2016 - 05.2017
  • Worked with children individually and in groups to teach social, communicative and problem-solving skills.
  • Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
  • Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play and instruction.
  • Developed lessons and activities to promote children's physical and emotional development.
  • Monitored entrances and exits to maintain safety and organized environments.
  • Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
  • Taught children to organize toys and wash hands through modeling.
  • Met with parents about daily activities, positive developments and issues.
  • Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
  • Cared for children ages 6 months to 3 years old in nurturing in an age-appropriate way.

Lead Teacher

CMI/CDI Headstart
09.2010 - 08.2016
  • Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to continuously support student development and personal growth.
  • Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
  • Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities.
  • Completed documentation on individual children for recordkeeping.
  • Worked one-on-one with students to ensure all of their developmental needs were met.
  • Reviewed classroom environment, removed concerns and optimized for children's safety.
  • Collaborated with parents through home visits and parent conference.
  • Administered assessments for each child and tracked results.

Teacher Assistant

CMI Headstart
08.2005 - 05.2008
  • Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
  • Assisted the teacher with planning and implementing lessons following school's curriculum, goals, objectives and philosophies.
  • Assisted the teacher with creating lesson materials.
  • Supervised children during class and on field trips.
  • Handed out classroom materials that was needed during instructional time.
  • Assisted teachers with recognizing learning issues evidenced in one-to-one support instruction.
  • Attended training classes, parent conferences, and faculty meetings to stay up-to-date on student progress.
  • Documented student progress and communicated with parents to keep informed.
  • Assisted the children during mealtime.

Food Service Assistant

CMI Headstart
08.1999 - 05.2004
  • Scanned shelves and product cases for expired stock and discarded outdated or spoiled items.
  • Adhered to safe work practices, food safety regulations and corporate guidelines.
  • Maintained clean, sanitized and well-organized food preparation zones.
  • Wiped counters and sanitized equipment to maintain clean food prep and dining areas.
  • Checked received food and beverage deliveries from diverse suppliers, maintaining lists to minimize errors.
  • Arranged food items on serving trays and placed in take-out containers and delivered them to the classrooms
  • Maintained effective supply levels by counting, monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
  • Assisted in preparing meals.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Child Care And Family Education

Jackson State University
Jackson, MS
05.2014

Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education

Mary Holmes Community College
West Point, MS
05.2013

Skills

  • Academic advisement
  • Classroom assessment techniques
  • Great Communicator
  • Teaching material preparation
  • Team Player
  • Great Listener

Certification

Preschool Renewal- CDA (Child Development Associate)

Timeline

Center Administrator

Map Head Start
09.2024 - Current

Director of Daycare

Tiny Blessings Daycare and Learning Center
01.2022 - 08.2024

Education Specialist

Friends Of Children Of Mississippi
01.2021 - 12.2021

Educational Specialist

MAAP Headstart
11.2017 - 07.2020

Childcare Provider

MAAP Headstart
10.2016 - 05.2017

Lead Teacher

CMI/CDI Headstart
09.2010 - 08.2016

Teacher Assistant

CMI Headstart
08.2005 - 05.2008

Food Service Assistant

CMI Headstart
08.1999 - 05.2004

Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education

Mary Holmes Community College

Bachelor of Science - Child Care And Family Education

Jackson State University

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