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
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
Jackson, GA
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
Mount Zion
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
Hampton, GA
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
Hampton, GA
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
Hampton, GA
01.2013 - 01.2019
Education
High School -
Jackson High School
Jackson, GA01.2001
Some College - healthcare admin
Paraprofessional Certification - undefined
GAPSC(GACE)
01.2012
Correspondence School - undefined
Cornerstone Christian Correspondence School
Townsend, GA01.2002
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
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