Rebecca Hunt
Mary Esther,Florida
Summary
Driven by a passion for early childhood education, I excelled at CDI Head Start, enhancing children's early childhood education experiences and team performance through effective communication and staff development. Leveraging skills in complex problem-solving and team leadership, I significantly contributed to education quality and curriculum implementation, showcasing adaptability and a keen attention to detail.
Children are my first and most important focus in my career. Having the privilege to work with each child and family member is the greatest reward.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Education and Disabilities Manager
CDI Head Start
08.2023 - Current
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Enhanced family satisfaction by maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Responsible for the education and early childhood development portion of the Head Start Standards
- Supervise Center Supervisors and Mentor Coaches.
- Coordinates with the local early intervention program Part B and Part C to refer children and support families through the process to obtain services needed for children to thrive.
- Works closely with management to ensure monthly reports are completed.
- Monitor data bases.
- on team staffing of children.
- Monitor Active Supervision and train all employees to properly implement.
- Works closely with management to ensure classroom supplies are available to staff.
- Works to ensure smooth transition for all children into the program and to kindergarten or other programs.
- Works with education staff to ensure the implementation of curriculum, individualization, progress is being documented and assessments are completed.
- Develops scholl readiness plans.
Pre-K Teacher
School District 44
08.2018 - 08.2023
- District Lead Teacher in a Head Start Collaborative Classroom.
- Followed Head Start Standards and District requirements.
- Facilitated referrals to local LEA.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Promoted social-emotional development with interactive lessons on empathy, conflict resolution, and self-regulation techniques.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Boosted student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into lesson plans.
- Fostered a love of learning among students by maintaining an energetic teaching style and incorporating creative, interactive elements into lessons.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Participated in ongoing professional learning opportunities to remain current on best practices in early childhood education.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, enhancing family involvement in the educational process.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Developed and implemented behavior management systems to maintain a structured and productive learning environment.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies for diverse learners, ensuring individualized support and success for all students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units, fostering a holistic approach to education.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
Head Start Preschool Teacher
Community Concepts Inc.
09.2002 - 08.2018
- 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.
- Followed Head Start Standards.
- Participated in Policy Council.
- Referred children for disabilities.
- Individualized for all children.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Classroom management.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Maintained accurate records of each child''s progress throughout the year using various documentation methods such as portfolios or tracking sheets.
- Evaluated student performance regularly through observation, assessment tools, and parent-teacher conferences to ensure academic growth was being achieved consistently across all areas of development.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
Education
Master of Science - Early Childhood Education
University of Maine At Farmington
Farmington, ME05.2026
Bachelor of Liberal Arts - Early Childhood Education And Human Services
University of Maine At Augusta
Augusta, ME08.2018
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Time Management
- Verbal and written communication
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Staff Training and Development
- Staff Management
- Decision-Making
- Positive Attitude
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-Solving
- Multitasking
- Adaptability and Flexibility
Certification
CLASS
National Directors Credential
Pending Florida Staffing Credential
Pending Florida Directors Credential
Timeline
Education and Disabilities Manager
CDI Head Start
08.2023 - Current
Pre-K Teacher
School District 44
08.2018 - 08.2023
Head Start Preschool Teacher
Community Concepts Inc.
09.2002 - 08.2018
CLASS
National Directors Credential
Pending Florida Staffing Credential
Pending Florida Directors Credential
Master of Science - Early Childhood Education
University of Maine At Farmington
Bachelor of Liberal Arts - Early Childhood Education And Human Services
University of Maine At Augusta
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