Rachel Duncan
Keller,Texas
Summary
Dedicated School Leader with expertise in Early Childhood Education who is highly organized and expert in child educational and behavioral development. Committed to fostering an environment of growth, creativity, and academic excellence. Looking to apply knowledge in educational leadership, curriculum development, and staff management to drive positive outcomes for students, educators, and the community.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Leader
Carpe Diem Preschool
03.2023 - Current
- Ensuring teachers are operating in line with best practices for early childhood education.
- Managed program paperwork and child records to comply with state requirements.
- Established school policies and communicated to staff and parents for well-coordinated and high-quality daily operations.
- 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.
- Provided training and professional development for teachers.
- Engaged with parents and families to build positive relationships for children to thrive.
- Operated under licensing guidelines to protect health, safety and well-being of children.
- Attended approved training and continuing education courses to maintain certifications.
- Resolved conflicts and administered corrective action to foster positive experience for children and staff.
- Adhered to budgetary guidelines to set financial goals and maintain school profitability.
- Improved student enrollment and retention rates by fostering a positive school culture.
- Developed strong relationships with parents and community stakeholders, contributing to enhanced support for the school.
Lead Pre-K Teacher
Carpe Diem Preschool
06.2022 - 03.2023
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
- Identified signs of emotional and developmental problems in children and reported to parents.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
- Used ProCare to document behavioral, emotional, academic and social growth of over 18 students.
Assistant Preschool Director
Child Development Schools
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Helped open a brand-new campus through successful marketing and enrollment events.
- Recruited, selected and retained 25 high-quality staff members to reduce turnover and foster stability.
- Executed marketing plan and promoted positive image to achieve monthly enrollment goals.
- Maintained high-quality child care standards based on developmentally appropriate practices.
- Supervised childcare teachers and oversaw facility to meet state requirements for education and training.
- Oversaw safety requirements, inspection and certification procedures to facilitate annual licensing review.
- Attended professional meetings and conferences to maintain and improve professional competence.
- Strengthened community engagement strategies to boost program outreach across Fort Worth.
- Familiarized parents with center's policies, regulations, fees and curriculum.
- Engaged with parents and families to build positive relationships for children to thrive.
- Operated under licensing guidelines to protect health, safety and well-being of children.
- Managed program paperwork and child records to comply with state requirements.
Assistant Director
Kid's Kampus Preschool
06.2020 - 08.2021
- Engaged with parents and families to build positive relationships.
- Operated under licensing guidelines to protect health, safety and well-being of children.
- Managed program paperwork and child records to comply with state requirements.
- Planned and monitored curriculum and program activities.
- Recruited, selected and retained high-quality staff to reduce turnover and foster stability.
- Monitored and observed child progress, interactions and behavior and reported findings to parents.
- Adhered to budgetary guidelines to set financial goals and maintain school profitability.
- Supervised childcare workers and oversaw facility to meet state requirements for education and training.
- Maintained high-quality child care standards based on developmentally appropriate practices.
- Oversaw safety requirements, inspection and certification procedures to facilitate annual licensing review.
- Implemented school policies, procedures and systems to promote safe and healthy environment in compliance with state standards.
- Established and optimized program schedules to cover planned needs while capitalizing on opportunities to improve student learning.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ12.2024
Associate of Arts - Education
Tarrant County College District
Fort Worth, TX05.2017
Skills
- Staff Hiring/Onboarding/Training
- Classroom/Curriculum Observation
- Office Administration
- Database Management
- Providing Feedback to Families/Staff
- Upholding School Policies
- Upholding Childcare Licensing Requirements
- Implementing Timely Licensing Updates
- Microsoft Office
- Accounting Records/P&L
- Professional Development Planning
- ProCare
- LineLeader/CRM
Certification
- Texas Director License - August 30, 2025
- CPR/First Aid Training - October 2026
Timeline
School Leader
Carpe Diem Preschool
03.2023 - Current
Lead Pre-K Teacher
Carpe Diem Preschool
06.2022 - 03.2023
Assistant Preschool Director
Child Development Schools
08.2021 - 05.2022
Assistant Director
Kid's Kampus Preschool
06.2020 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Education
University of Phoenix
Associate of Arts - Education
Tarrant County College District
- Texas Director License - August 30, 2025
- CPR/First Aid Training - October 2026
Similar Profiles
Xin Yan BooXin Yan Boo
Preschool Intern at Carpe Diem @ HilltopPreschool Intern at Carpe Diem @ Hilltop
Dakota ThomasDakota Thomas
Waitress at Carpe Diem CapalabaWaitress at Carpe Diem Capalaba
Smriti NaharkiSmriti Naharki
Support Worker at Carpe diemSupport Worker at Carpe diem