Odette Stewart

• Oversee daily operations of preschool, ensuring safe and enriching environment for all students
• Develop and implement curricula that meet state and district educational standards
• Manage and mentor teaching staff, providing ongoing professional development and performance evaluations
• Foster strong relationships with parents, staff, and community to support educational and developmental goals of students
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized education plans (IEPs) for students with special needs
• Ensure compliance with all licensing, safety, and health regulations.
• Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
• Cultivated positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
• Improved project efficiency with strategic planning, resource allocation, and time management practices.
• Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
• Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
• Implemented innovative solutions to solve complex problems, resulting in increased productivity and streamlined operations.
• Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
• Formed strategic partnerships and connected with potential clients to drive business development.
• Established culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
• Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
• Facilitated cross-functional collaboration for improved decision-making processes within organization.
• Proactively identified potential risks and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize negative impacts on projects or business operations.
• Monitored and coordinated workflows to optimize resources.
• Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
• Optimized staff performance by designing comprehensive training programs tailored to individual needs.
• Boosted client satisfaction rates through exceptional relationship management and prompt resolution of issues.
• Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
• Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
• Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
• Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
• Collaborated with Parent-Teacher Association to address parent concerns and foster supportive community for student success.
• Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
• Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
• Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
• Promoted diversity within school community through inclusive policies, programming, and recruitment efforts.
• Formulated and implemented school safety and security policies.
• Proven record of developing and implementing school policies to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.

Designed and implemented developmentally appropriate monthly curriculum for students with wide range of autism spectrum disorder

• Managed and trained two classroom paraprofessionals in administrative duties, student teaching skills, and classroom responsibilities
• Observed and evaluated children's development progress, documenting and recording progress
• Created Individualized Education Plans and Evaluation Reports according to District and State guidelines
• Participated in monthly multidisciplinary team meetings with parents to discuss each child's progress
• Administered, prepared, monitored, and graded tests and assignments to evaluate children's progress.
• Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
• Chose optimum curriculum for each class and devised creative daily lesson plans to meet requirements and needs of different learners.
• Used data-driven decision-making processes to analyze student performance trends and adjust instructional practices, accordingly, leading to improved outcomes.
• Facilitated peer-to-peer learning opportunities within classroom environment increasing collaboration among students and deepening understanding of material.
• Assisted in creating safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
• Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.

• Review and analyze financial and eligibility information to determine initial or continuing benefits
• Assist applicants and participants in understanding public assistance programs per Federal and State regulations
• Recommend actions to supervisors regarding participant case termination and denial
• Interview participants to verify eligibility or other confidential information
• Review computer-generated reports and cross-reference data for accuracy.
• Assisted clients with accurate eligibility form, application and document completion.
• Communicated with people from various cultures and backgrounds on application process.
• Processed and certified documents for accuracy and compliance with government regulations.
• Facilitated information and resource exchanges with external agencies to progress client applications.
• Engaged wider departments in accurate, timely paperwork completion.
• Trained staff on current eligibility requirements and policies.

• Supported language development in young learners through consistent exposure to rich vocabulary in context-specific situations.
• Organized successful parent-teacher conferences to discuss individual student progress and set goals for future growth.
• Implemented effective classroom management strategies, maintaining a well-disciplined and focused learning atmosphere.
• Utilized differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse student needs and learning styles.
• Developed strong relationships with students and parents, fostering a supportive classroom environment.
• Continuously pursued professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in early childhood education, translating new knowledge into practical classroom applications.
• Enhanced learning experience by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects in daily lessons.
• Developed social-emotional skills in students by modeling empathy, self-regulation, and communication techniques in the classroom setting.

• Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
• Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
• Worked with teacher to optimize learning plans based on student test grades and evaluations.
• Completed daily reports on attendance and disciplinary performance.
• Evaluated student performance through regular assessments, tracking progress and adjusting instructional strategies as needed.
• Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.

• Supported classroom teachers in implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum for 15 students
• Assisted in preparing and implementing daily lesson plans
• Supervised children during indoor and outdoor activities
• Conducted quarterly classroom inventory and ordered necessary supplies.
• Adhered to classroom protocols to keep areas clean, neat, and organized
• Assisted teachers with supervision and care of group of 10 children
• Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance

• Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
• Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
• Created and maintained databases to track and record customer data.
• Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
• Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.
• Promoted positive work environment through effective communication skills and fostering professional relationships among colleagues.
• Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
• Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
• Coordinated office supply inventory management, proactively ordering necessary items before depletion to avoid workflow disruptions.
• Supported executive staff through scheduling meetings, coordinating travel arrangements, and preparing crucial documents.