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Rebecca Wesley

Schenectady

Summary

Experienced education professional with strong background in curriculum development, teacher training, and program management. Adept at fostering collaborative environments and driving results in dynamic educational settings. Known for adaptability, communication skills, and strategic approach to enhancing educational outcomes. Prepared to make significant impact through leadership and innovative solutions.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

School Education Manager

Childtime Learning Centers
04.2024 - Current
  • Support the director with duties including but not limited to; Hiring, training, accounting, scheduling, payroll, licensing and compliance
  • Communicate and interact with families, teachers and children on a daily basis
  • Maintain ratio in classrooms (children 6 weeks - 6 years) while providing childcare and implementing lesson plans
  • Regularly audit classrooms to ensure compliance with state regulations and company policies
  • Leading and overseeing staff trainings and ongoing professional development
  • Partnering with supervisors, peers, and teachers to create a positive learning environment that aligns with company values
  • Directly supporting teachers and parents with positive behavior support in the classroom and at home
  • Organizing school wide community events for families and staff
  • Securing external vendors and programs to enhance the schools curriculum
  • Mentoring new and tenured teachers on best practices of all facets in early education to improve program quality
  • Communication with potential families throughout the entire enrollment process

Director

Childtime Learning Centers
01.2017 - 04.2024
  • Communicate and interact with families, teachers and children on a daily basis
  • Maintain ratio in classrooms (children 6 weeks - 6 years) while providing childcare and implementing lesson plans
  • Regularly audit classrooms to ensure compliance with state regulations and company policies
  • Responsible for interviewing, hiring and onboarding new team members
  • Leading and overseeing staff trainings and ongoing professional development
  • Managing staff labor, billing, accounts receivable and purchasing to ensure a positive business revenue
  • Partnering with supervisors, peers, and teachers to create a beneficial learning environment that aligns with company values
  • Earned NECPA accreditation, 2021 LCG Education Excellence award, and 2022 LCG Leadership award

Assistant Director

North Country Academy Child Care Center
09.2015 - 01.2017
  • Support the director with duties including but not limited to; Hiring, training, accounting, scheduling, payroll, licensing and compliance
  • Communicate and interact with enrolling or current families, teachers and children on a daily basis
  • Maintain ratio in classrooms (children 6 weeks - 6 years) while providing childcare and implementing lesson plans
  • Regularly audit classrooms to ensure compliance with state regulations and company policies

Lead Teacher

North Country Academy Child Care Center
10.2013 - 09.2015
  • Creating and implementing an engaging and meaningful curriculum for a class of up to 18 children 3-4 years old
  • Maintaining a safe and healthy environment to foster a love of learning in preschool years
  • Provide active communication and classroom updates to instill trust and build relationships with families

Education

Bachelor of Science - Education

SUNY Oswego
05-2013

Skills

  • Service improvements
  • Recruiting and interviewing
  • Relationship management
  • Staff development
  • Educational leadership
  • Training facilitation
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Organizational skills
  • Effective communication
  • Curriculum development

Certification

  • First Aid Certification
  • CPR/AED Certification
  • MAT Certification
  • NYS Driver's License

Timeline

School Education Manager

Childtime Learning Centers
04.2024 - Current

Director

Childtime Learning Centers
01.2017 - 04.2024

Assistant Director

North Country Academy Child Care Center
09.2015 - 01.2017

Lead Teacher

North Country Academy Child Care Center
10.2013 - 09.2015

Bachelor of Science - Education

SUNY Oswego
Rebecca Wesley