Rebecca Welch
Niles
Summary
Knowledgeable with solid foundation in managing projects and coordinating teams to ensure successful outcomes. Proven track record of enhancing operational efficiency and implementing strategic improvements. Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills, with focus on effective communication and problem-solving.
Overview
1
1
Certification
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Director
StarzAcademy
Granger, IN
06.2025 - Current
- Led strategic initiatives to enhance educational programs and student engagement.
- Developed and implemented policies to improve operational efficiency across departments.
- Mentored staff, fostering professional growth and ensuring high performance standards.
- Collaborated with owner to align organizational goals with community needs.
- Facilitated training sessions, enhancing team skills and knowledge in best practices.
- Streamlined communication between teachers, parents, and administrators to foster a collaborative learning environment.
- Conducted regular safety drills to ensure preparedness in case of emergency situations at school premises.
- Mentored new teachers through observation, feedback, and professional development opportunities.
Teacher
Flowers Early Learning
Niles, MI
08.1994 - 05.2025
- Cultivated relationships with students, parents, and colleagues through open communication and a supportive learning environment, enhancing overall student engagement.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Coordinated extracurricular activities like clubs and field trips to provide enriching learning experiences beyond the classroom.
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
Education
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Ashford University
San Diego, CA12-2018
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Data analysis
- Classroom management
- Staff management
- Employee relations
- Child development
- Critical thinking
- Program development
- Growth mindset
Certification
First Aid/CPR Certified.
Timeline
Assistant Director
StarzAcademy
06.2025 - Current
Teacher
Flowers Early Learning
08.1994 - 05.2025
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Ashford University