Creative and energetic Early Childhood Education professional devoted to offering diverse activity plans and experiential learning opportunities to enhance individual development. Friendly, supportive and motivated with strong desire to promote student potential. Offering 25 years of experience with passion for building strong rapport with faculty, students and caregivers. Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Learning Center Director
KLC Academy Learning Center
03.2019 - Current
Planned and monitored curriculum and program activities and liaised with teachers to create fun and engaging learning experiences.
Provided training and professional development for teachers.
Supervised teaching staff and resolved issues.
Oversaw interview and hiring process of classroom personnel for selection of high-quality teachers and staff.
Developed educational curricula that promoted development in key behavioral and educational areas.
Trained staff in essential work responsibilities as well as educational regulations.
Resolved conflicts and administered corrective action to foster positive experience for children and staff.
Evaluated staff and offered guidance to enhance knowledge, skills and professional development to optimize learning environment.
Executed marketing plan and promoted positive image to achieve enrollment goals.
Engaged with parents and families to build positive relationships for children to thrive.
Managed day-to-day business operations, including accounting, finance, HR, marketing and public relations.
Reduced personnel turnover and promoted employee development by recruiting team-oriented candidates and implementing new training practices.
Maintained up-to-date administrative records to monitor operational conditions.
Conducted research on emerging perspectives in childhood education to improve upon school policies and curriculum.
Established school policies and communicated to staff and parents for well-coordinated and high-quality daily operations.
Collaborated with other administrators to assess program and staffs' needs to develop cost-effective budgets.
Provided training and professional development for teachers.
Worked with special needs students to determine specific plans for success.
Hired and trained new preschool employees.
Supervised teaching staff and resolved issues.
Recruited new students for admission through marketing and events.
Trained staff in essential work responsibilities.
Managed program paperwork and child records to comply with state requirements.
Operated under licensing guidelines to protect health, safety and well-being of children.
Evaluated staff and offered guidance to enhance knowledge, skills and professional development to optimize learning environment.
Engaged with parents and families to build positive relationships for children to thrive.
Adhered to budgetary guidelines to set financial goals and maintain school profitability.
Furnished facility with supplies, equipment, food and materials to foster social and cognitive development.
Monitored and observed child progress, interactions and behavior and reported findings to parents.
Attended approved training and continuing education courses to maintain certifications.
Director
Small Wonders Daycare
02.2017 - 06.2018
Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive and safe classroom environments.
Coached, supervised and mentored education staff while supporting program.
Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families and children.
Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
Wrote training manuals for employees positions according to strict company guidelines and protocols.
Coordinated workshops for employees to better understand company mission, streamlining daily activities and aligning worker and company priorities.
Advised executives on best practices for employee growth and productivity goals, consistently helping companies achieve
Trained and mentored new personnel hired to fulfill various roles.
Assistant Manager Director
Creative Kids Academy
01.2004 - 01.2017
Managed day-to-day business operations, including accounting, finance, HR, marketing and public relations.
Reduced personnel turnover and promoted employee development by recruiting team-oriented candidates and implementing new training practices.
Maintained up-to-date administrative records to monitor operational conditions.
Conducted research on emerging perspectives in childhood education to improve upon school policies and curriculum.
Established school policies and communicated to staff and parents for well-coordinated and high-quality daily operations.
Collaborated with other administrators to assess program and staffs' needs to develop cost-effective budgets.
Provided training and professional development for teachers.
Worked with special needs students to determine specific plans for success.
Hired and trained new preschool employees.
Supervised teaching staff and resolved issues.
Recruited new students for admission through marketing and events.
Trained staff in essential work responsibilities.
Managed program paperwork and child records to comply with state requirements.
Operated under licensing guidelines to protect health, safety and well-being of children.
Evaluated staff and offered guidance to enhance knowledge, skills and professional development to optimize learning environment.
Engaged with parents and families to build positive relationships for children to thrive.
Adhered to budgetary guidelines to set financial goals and maintain school profitability.
Furnished facility with supplies, equipment, food and materials to foster social and cognitive development.
Monitored and observed child progress, interactions and behavior and reported findings to parents.
Attended approved training and continuing education courses to maintain certifications.