Phyllis Sekerak
Brunswick,OH
Summary
Accomplished Preschool Director at Precious Angels Daycare, renowned for elevating early childhood education and curriculum development. Expert in fostering parent communication and child development, significantly increasing enrollment rates. Demonstrates exceptional leadership and curriculum innovation, ensuring comprehensive child development and staff professional growth.
Overview
2021
2021
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Director
Precious Angels Daycare
- Supervised teaching staff and resolved issues.
- Collaborated with staff to create an inclusive environment, accommodating diverse learning needs.
- Maintained compliance with state licensing regulations through diligent record keeping and routine inspections preparation.
- Managed daily operations, ensuring efficient scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation for optimal program performance.
- Established school policies and communicated to staff and parents for well-coordinated and high-quality daily operations.
- Hired and trained new preschool employees.
- Created a safe learning environment through regular safety drills practice and adherence to established protocols during emergencies.
- Developed strong parent-teacher relationships through effective communication and regular progress updates.
- Organized successful fundraising events to support program enhancements and scholarships for families in need.
- Oversaw interview and hiring process of classroom personnel for selection of high-quality teachers and staff.
- Recruited new students for admission through marketing and events.
- Led staff training sessions on early childhood education best practices, enhancing overall teaching quality.
- Conducted staff evaluations and provided constructive feedback, fostering professional growth and development.
- Increased enrollment rates by implementing targeted marketing strategies and hosting informative open house events for prospective families.
- Provided training and professional development for teachers.
- Enhanced preschool curriculum by incorporating hands-on activities and cooperative learning projects.
- Established partnerships with community organizations, providing resources and enrichment opportunities for students and families.
- Evaluated educational materials and selected engaging resources to support the curriculum effectively.
- Fostered ongoing professional development opportunities for staff members by arranging guest speakers or sending employees to relevant conferences.
Cashier
Home Depot
11.2016 - 05.2020
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
- Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
- Resolved customer complaints professionally, leading to improved customer relations and loyalty.
- Assisted customers with inquiries and provided exceptional service, resulting in positive feedback from shoppers.
- Handled multiple payment methods securely, minimizing discrepancies and potential losses.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate cash transactions.
- Contributed to store success by maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the facility.
- Mentored new employees on cashier duties and best practices, improving overall staff performance.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve sales targets and maintain a clean, well-stocked store environment.
- Adapted quickly to new technologies implemented at POS systems, ensuring seamless transition periods for both staff and customers.
- Streamlined checkout process for increased efficiency and reduced waiting times.
- Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures while processing transactions efficiently.
- Developed rapport and fostered brand loyalty by offering personalized service.
- Boosted team efficiency, shared best practices in cash handling and customer interaction.
- Improved store atmosphere with thorough and prompt cleaning of checkout area.
- Facilitated smoother checkout process, trained new employees on POS systems.
- Managed cash drawer accurately, ensuring all transactions balanced at end of day.
Preschool Teacher
Covenant Nursery School
09.1989 - 05.2009
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
Elementary School Teacher
Corpus Christi School
09.1975 - 05.1983
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Evaluated and assessed student progress regularly, providing constructive feedback and adapting teaching methods accordingly.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Established a positive classroom environment through effective classroom management strategies, fostering respect and cooperation among students.
- Contributed to school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall student achievement, participating in professional development workshops and collaborating with colleagues on best practices.
- Communicated effectively with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication regarding student progress and addressing concerns as needed.
- Utilized data-driven instruction techniques to analyze student performance trends and adjust teaching methods accordingly for optimal results.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
Education
Bachelor Of Science In Education - Elementary Education
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OHSkills
- Early childhood education
- Parent communication
- Child development expertise
- Curriculum development
Timeline
Cashier
Home Depot
11.2016 - 05.2020
Preschool Teacher
Covenant Nursery School
09.1989 - 05.2009
Elementary School Teacher
Corpus Christi School
09.1975 - 05.1983
Preschool Director
Precious Angels Daycare
Bachelor Of Science In Education - Elementary Education
Bowling Green State University
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