Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Interests
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Patricia Dawn Ivey

Summary

To obtain a career position with a progress company that will allow me to utilize my communication and administration skills while expanding my talent of discovering and satisfying customer's' needs and maintain a professional workplace.

I am a seasoned Assistant Director knowledgeable about all areas of business operations. Offering 20 years of experience in business planning, operations and team management. Strong leadership and team-building skills.






Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teacher

Loftin Learning Center
05.2025 - Current
  • Implemented classroom management plan that reduced disruptions, creating more conducive learning environment.
  • Fostered positive learning environment that encouraged student curiosity and critical thinking.
  • Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
  • Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.

General Cleaner

Southern Cleaning Company
02.2025 - 05.2025
  • Enhanced workplace cleanliness by thoroughly dusting, sweeping, and mopping all areas.
  • Improved facility hygiene through diligent sanitization of high-touch surfaces and restrooms.
  • Emptied trashcans and transported waste to collection areas.
  • Upheld company standards for cleanliness and sanitation by consistently following prescribed protocols and procedures.
  • Maintained a safe working environment by promptly addressing spills and potential hazards.
  • Organized and used industrial cleaning products following strict safety procedures.

Teacher

Cedars Preschool
06.2024 - 02.2025
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.

Associate Director

Cedars preschool
01.2023 - 06.2024
  • Managing 34 employees with eleven classrooms
  • Performing office related tasks: answering phones, greeting patrons, payments/collections (as needed)
  • Troubleshooting and problem solving
  • Serving as a liaison between parents and teachers
  • Conducting and organizing staff meetings
  • Staff retention
  • Classroom management & Training
  • Tours
  • Curriculum Planning
  • Troubleshooting and problem solving
  • Staff conferences
  • Assisting with interviews
  • Class inventory(toys/supplies)
  • State and company trainings
  • Led teams of up to 20 personnel, supervising daily performance as well as training and improvement plans.
  • Fostered a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging staff to share innovative ideas and providing resources for professional development.

Assistant Director

Little House Academy
01.2019 - 01.2023
  • Preforming office duties such as, answering phones, Billing & collections, CCM reports and bank deposits
  • Organization of all files and documents
  • Front & Back Office Management
  • Managing 20 employees with ten classrooms
  • Troubleshooting and problem solving
  • DFACS
  • Tours
  • Assisting with interviews
  • Conducted regular safety drills to ensure preparedness in case of emergency situations at school premises.
  • Fostered a positive school culture by promoting open communication among staff members and celebrating successes together as a team.
  • Evaluated teacher performance through classroom observations and provided constructive feedback for improvement.

Preschool lead teacher

Little House Academy
01.2013 - 01.2019

Education

High School -

Jackson High School
Jackson, GA
01.2001

Some College - healthcare admin

Paraprofessional Certification - undefined

GAPSC(GACE)
01.2012

Correspondence School - undefined

Cornerstone Christian Correspondence School
Townsend, GA
01.2002

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Relationship building
  • Performing office task(answering phones, filing, enrollment)
  • Staff retention & Training
  • Scheduling Staff
  • Billing & Collections
  • Ordering Supplies & inventory control
  • Organizing special events
  • Class observations & feedback
  • Behavior management
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Curriculum implementation
  • Maintaining current

Certification

Trainings:

First Aid & CPR/AED,

Time management,

Phone Etiquette,

Customer Service,

Program Leadership: Staff Retention & Motivation,

10 Hour Health & Safety,

Developing Leadership,

Paraprofessional Certificate.


Interests

I have 20 years in ECE and within that 20 years I have worked with all age groups, management team and Kitchen(as needed)


While I love working with children, I prefer to work in the office setting However I will consider classroom options as well

Timeline

Teacher

Loftin Learning Center
05.2025 - Current

General Cleaner

Southern Cleaning Company
02.2025 - 05.2025

Teacher

Cedars Preschool
06.2024 - 02.2025

Associate Director

Cedars preschool
01.2023 - 06.2024

Assistant Director

Little House Academy
01.2019 - 01.2023

Preschool lead teacher

Little House Academy
01.2013 - 01.2019

Some College - healthcare admin

Paraprofessional Certification - undefined

GAPSC(GACE)

Correspondence School - undefined

Cornerstone Christian Correspondence School

High School -

Jackson High School