NORMA RADER
Santa Clarita,CA
Summary
Enthusiastic Lead Preschool Teacher brings 20 years of experience in early childhood education. Passionate about child development and learning. Friendly, outgoing and adaptable with a passion for children.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Children's Ministry
South Hills Church - Santa Clarita
Santa Clarita, CA
08.2021 - Current
- Implemented programs that for students to learn weekly lesson plans
- Responsibilities:
- Coordinated with paid staff members and volunteers for Children ministry programs for children ages 8 weeks to 12 years old
- Supervise mid-week and weekend ministry programs and ensured appropriate coverage
- Provided training and orientation to Children to facilitate in service
- Analyzed and identified requirements for children and infants for various community programs
- Administered various children ministries and ensured agreement with biblical instructions
- Conducted special training projects for children programs
- Delivered constructive feedback on children to parents and guardians and informed of any disciplinary issues
- Adhered to security processes and sign-in and sign-out procedures for children, parents and visitors
- Vetted volunteers and interested parties for criminal history or issues risking children
- Recruited and trained volunteers and staff in care of children and facility procedures
- Worked with directors and board members to develop lesson plans and special events for children
- Offered individual attention for children dealing with learning, emotional or home problems.
Lead Teacher
Rise and Shine Pre-School
Newhall, CA
09.2004 - Current
- Deliver creative and interactive activities for an average of 15 students between infants - 5 years of age
- Acting Director qualified
- Established basic learning skills for children with varying abilities
- Working with children developing their cognitive, social, emotional and physical abilities
- Implemented multiple musical and art-related activities that improved students' creative skills as well increased learning motivation to other learning standards
- Consistently communicated with parents to report on student behavior, social, and developmental progress, as well as note on any observed health conditions
- Chose optimum curriculum for each class and devised creative daily lesson plans to meet requirements and needs of different learners
- Guided student teachers and teaching aides in classroom management, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions
- Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support
- Designed lesson plans for teaching staff and worked closely with administration for compliance with state curricula
- Worked one-on-one with students and student teachers to increase overall classroom success.
Office Manager
Central Business Systems
Van Nuys, CA
01.1993 - 12.1998
- Manage day to day activities – Answered phones, customer service, pricing, contract verification, sales verification
- Assisted owner with payroll
- Accounts payable/receivable
Education
34 Units - Early Childhood Education
Some College
early childhood development - undefined
University of California
undefined
College of The Canyons
Skills
- Recreational Activities
- Volunteer Tasking
- Reading Comprehension
- Daycare Management
- CPR Certified / First Aide
- Preschool Director Qualified
- Volunteer Management
- Special Events
- Lesson Planning
- Student Ministry
- Community Events
- Team Meetings
- Microsoft Excel
Timeline
Director of Children's Ministry
South Hills Church - Santa Clarita
08.2021 - Current
Lead Teacher
Rise and Shine Pre-School
09.2004 - Current
Office Manager
Central Business Systems
01.1993 - 12.1998
34 Units - Early Childhood Education
Some College
early childhood development - undefined
University of California
undefined
College of The Canyons
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