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NICOLE AUSTIN

Norwalk,CA

Summary

Early childhood professional with history of creating enriching educational experiences. Proven ability to design and implement curriculum that promotes cognitive and social development. Emphasizes collaboration and adapts to evolving classroom needs, ensuring positive outcomes for all students. Knowledgeable in team leading and educational opportunities for adults as well as children.

Relocated August of 2021 but worked in various Child Care Centers over the course of the 3-4 years.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Early Childhood Educator

Auntie MeCole's Daycare
01.2024 - Current
  • Developed engaging curriculum aligned with early childhood education standards.
  • Facilitated a nurturing environment fostering social, emotional, and cognitive development.
  • Implemented assessment tools to evaluate children's progress and adapt instructional strategies.
  • Mentored new educators on best practices in classroom management and child engagement.

Executive Director

Purest Academy for Kids, Inc.
04.2014 - 12.2023
  • Created a culture of transparency through open communication with staff members at all levels within the organization.
  • Provided executive leadership in setting long-term goals and objectives, creating policies, and developing procedures for the organization.
  • Collaborated with Board of Directors to ensure alignment between organizational mission and vision, core values, and operations.
  • Evaluated existing programs for effectiveness, identified gaps in services, and recommended changes or new approaches as needed.
  • Represented the organization at meetings, conferences, and events.
  • Directed all aspects of human resources including recruitment, hiring, training, onboarding, employee relations, compensation and benefits administration.
  • Devised and implemented strategies to achieve organizational goals, maximize efficiency, and drive revenue growth.
  • Engaged in professional development to maintain current skills and knowledge of best practices and business opportunities.
  • Established and maintained customer rapport and mutually beneficial business relationships.

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Paramount Unified School District
10.2008 - 08.2010
  • Delivered engaging lesson plans for diverse K-12 classrooms, ensuring educational continuity and student engagement.
  • Adapted instructional strategies to meet individual learning needs, fostering an inclusive classroom environment.
  • Collaborated with permanent staff to maintain classroom management and uphold district policies effectively.
  • Implemented assessments to evaluate student understanding, providing timely feedback for academic improvement.
  • Acted as a long term substitute to close out the school year implementing lessons and final grades.

Education

Master of Arts (M.A.) - Education

National University
San Diego, CA

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Philosophy

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
06.2008

Skills

  • Project management
  • Strategic planning
  • Human resources management
  • Client services
  • Staff management
  • Education
  • Effective communicator and public speaker
  • Written communication
  • Relationship and team building
  • Consulting
  • Innovation and creativity
  • Social media

Timeline

Early Childhood Educator

Auntie MeCole's Daycare
01.2024 - Current

Executive Director

Purest Academy for Kids, Inc.
04.2014 - 12.2023

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Paramount Unified School District
10.2008 - 08.2010

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Philosophy

University of California-Los Angeles

Master of Arts (M.A.) - Education

National University

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