Rebekah Hudson
VPK Teacher
Panama City,FL
Summary
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 20+ years of experience with passion for building strong rapport with faculty, students and caregivers.
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Childhood Educator
Bay District Schools
07.2006 - Current
- Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive, and safe classroom environments.
- Enhanced sensory and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory development, by employing both traditional and modern educational strategies and techniques.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
Summer Music & Arts Day Camp Director
The Salvation Army
06.2009 - 08.2019
- Supervised camper and team safety by issuing clear directives for ideal behaviors and required monitoring strategies.
- Coached and mentored camp counselors and instructors in effective strategies for relating to students and teaching important life skills.
- Organized field trips to off-site locations and handled scheduling, transportation and payments.
- .Oversaw team of counselors and support team members.
- Promoted camp across Panama City, Florida, skillfully coordinating social media, print ads and website content.
- Offered campers compassionate support for personal and social issues, helping each develop positive skills for dealing with interpersonal conflicts.
- Handled administrative and business management needs for busy summer day camp with as many as 35 children in attendance each summer season.
- Arranged packed activity schedule with numerous outdoor activities, crafts and learning opportunities.
- Maintained fun, learning-focused atmosphere by smoothly handling conflicts and developing culture centered around collaboration and personal responsibility.
- Managed camp operations for church facility serving over 35 campers each day.
- Monitored camper behavior during activities, effectively handling discipline situations and encouraging positive behavior.
- Supervised, guided and assisted students during crafts, art projects, games and other activities to provide developmental stimulation.
- Developed and directed programs suitable for children between ages of 5and 12.
- Safeguarded campers, providing general first aid and distributing medication to children as directed.
- Recorded attendance and contacted parents regarding absent campers.
- Trained and mentored new camp counselors in operations practices and camper-focused activities.
- Organized session wrap-up events to recognize campers' achievements.
- Created interesting and educational lesson plans and implemented activities while engaging with children.
- Tracked facilities and equipment safety and cleanliness and took corrective action to resolve emerging issues.
- Supervised young campers in recreational activities such as youth sports, aquatics, and arts, and crafts.
- Earned First Aid, CPR and Safe From Harm certifications with emphasis on children's treatment protocols.
- Cultivated cordial relationships with campers' parents or guardians.
- Established operating budget for camp and controlled expenditures.
- Opened and closed facilities and secured building at end of program by locking doors and turning off lights.
- Maintained camper files, properly storing and maintaining personal information.
- Hired, disciplined and managed 4 camp staff members.
- Collaborated with HR on hiring and onboarding staff, managing onboarding documents, and payroll oversight.
- Communicated with parents, staff and teachers regarding children or program issues.
- Trained staff in proper implementation of program systems, familiarizing with camp traditions and verifying basic knowledge of activities.
- Planned weekly camp program schedules for sports, field trips and arts and crafts activities.
Day Care Director
Palo Alto Care Center for Children
07.2002 - 06.2006
- Recruited, selected and retained quality administrators, teachers and support staff.
- Organized and engaged in recreational activities such as games and puzzles.
- Conducted trainings and mentored staff, consistently improving performance.
- Communicated with owners, board members and support team concerning personnel matters.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Operated faith based childcare in accordance with company and state licensing standards.
- Managed, observed and evaluated lead teachers, teacher assistants and kitchen staff.
- Brought center into full compliance with licensing and safety regulations for fire and disaster preparedness, Department of Public Health codes and USDA nutritional guidelines.
- Identified signs of potential emotional or developmental concerns in children and brought to parent or guardian attention.
- Evaluated staff and offered guidance to enhance knowledge, skills, and professional development to optimize learning environment.
- Attended approved training and continuing education courses to maintain certifications.
- Managed program paperwork and child records to comply with state requirements.
- Resolved conflicts and administered corrective action to foster positive experience for children and staff.
- Supervised and managed team of childcare professionals to guarantee highest standards of care.
- Operated under licensing guidelines to protect health, safety and well-being of children.
- Planned and monitored curriculum and program activities and liaised with teachers to create fun and engaging learning experiences.
- Engaged with parents and families to build positive relationships for children to thrive.
- Recruited, selected, and retained high-quality staff to reduce turnover and foster stability.
- Adhered to budgetary guidelines to set financial goals and maintain school profitability.
- Monitored and observed child progress, interactions and behavior and reported findings to parents.
- Communicated with local and state government agencies to maintain compliance with all regulations.
- Furnished facility with supplies, equipment, food and materials to foster social and cognitive development.
- Developed relationships with community organizations to provide additional resources and services to families.
Ordained Minister
The Salvation Army
06.1986 - 05.2002
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
- Authored sermons, speeches and other religious materials.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Raised congregational awareness of needs and contributions of youth to church life and operations.
- Supervised associate pastors and staff leading education, youth, pastoral care, and older adult ministry programs.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
- Interacted with local community, building relationships with civic organizations and other churches.
- Worked with stewardship to promote responsible biblical stewardship.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
- Adaptable individual with exceptional interpersonal skills and talent for building relationships. Known for delivering outstanding service and enhancing client satisfaction. Focused on fostering positive interactions and creating collaborative environment.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
Education
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Director Credential
Haney Technical College
Panama City, FL09-2002
Associate of Arts - Ministry
The Salvation Army College For Officers
Atlanta, Georgia06-1986
Skills
- Behavioral modeling
- Special needs education
- Individualized support
- Remedial program design
- Developmental needs
- Safety and supervision
- IEP creation
- Instructional techniques
- Conflict resolution
- Maintaining safety
- Classroom management
- Faculty collaboration
- Practical learning
- Behavioral management
- Classroom organization
- Arts and crafts
- Children's literature
- Clear communication
- Setting schedules
- Child development knowledge
- Managing activities
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Language development
- Mathematical concepts
- Problem-solving
- Teaching strategies
- Motor skill development
- Wellness promotion
- Coordinating schedules
- Play-based learning
- Curriculum planning
- Lesson planning
- Child's CPR certified
- Managing supplies
- Relationship building
- Safety awareness
- Positive reinforcement
- Crisis intervention
- Leading activities
- Special education
- Health and safety
- Student remediation
- Early childhood education specialist
- Social-emotional learning
- Time management
- Curriculum development
- Cultural awareness
- Technology integration
- Team collaboration
- Valid Florida license
- Diversified instruction
- Child safety procedures
- Self-esteem boosting
- Child assessment
- Critical thinking
- Active listening
- Staff retention
Music, Reading, Bike Riding, Tennis, Playing with my dogs, enjoying my grandchildren
I have played the piano since I was 9 years old. I sing and play with the Worship Team at my church. During the summer from 2009-2019, I was able to utilize my love of music in establishing a music and arts summer day camp. When I have down-time, I love to read mystery, crime and suspense novels. My husband and I are very active with outdoor sports such as bike riding and tennis. We love to hike and play with our dogs. I have 2 grandchildren and 1 great granddaughter who are a joy to be around. I have taken care of my granddaughter since she was 1 years old in the summer each year for the last 5 years. I look forward to being able to do the same for my great granddaughter as well.
Timeline
Summer Music & Arts Day Camp Director
The Salvation Army
06.2009 - 08.2019
Early Childhood Educator
Bay District Schools
07.2006 - Current
Day Care Director
Palo Alto Care Center for Children
07.2002 - 06.2006
Ordained Minister
The Salvation Army
06.1986 - 05.2002
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Director Credential
Haney Technical College
Associate of Arts - Ministry
The Salvation Army College For Officers
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