Reena Panian
Watertown,MA
Summary
Productive Assistant Director with many years of experience handling and overseeing various business operations. Well-versed in formulating business goals and initiating policies, guiding, and training staff and monitoring administrative functions. Organized and analytical problem-solver commended for building and maintaining excellent customer relationships.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Director
Open Wings ChildCare Center
Watertown, MA
09.2022 - Current
- Monitored staff performance, provided feedback and conducted annual reviews.
- Analyzed data from multiple sources to identify trends and develop strategies for improvement.
- Led weekly meetings with department heads to review progress towards project milestones.
- Developed protocols for handling confidential information within the organization.
- Developed and managed a team of 10 employees to ensure efficient operations of the organization.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints requiring management-level escalation.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements.
- Assigned work and monitored performance of project personnel.
- Held regular one-on-one meetings with employees to review performance and priorities and provide feedback.
Preschool Lead Teacher
Open Wings ChildCare Center
Watertown, MA
12.2018 - 09.2022
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate activities to promote physical, mental, social and emotional growth of the preschoolers.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of early childhood education best practices.
- Instructed children on basic concepts such as colors, numbers, shapes, letters.
- Collaborated with teachers to plan weekly lessons that incorporated various learning styles into each activity.
- Encouraged creativity in young minds by providing materials for art projects or music time activities.
- Implemented positive reinforcement strategies when needed to motivate students during learning tasks.
- Handled emergency situations according to established safety procedures while ensuring the safety of all students at all times.
- Supervised playground activities during outdoor playtime sessions including monitoring equipment use for safety purposes.
- Attended staff meetings regularly to stay informed of new policies or procedures.
- Prepared lesson plans based on curriculum objectives set forth by school administrators.
- Participated in parent and teacher conferences as necessary to discuss student progress.
- Promoted good behaviors by using positive reinforcement methods with children.
- Adapted instructional techniques according to student learning styles and progress.
- Met with parents to discuss child behavior and academic progress.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Created and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum addressing learning styles.
- Incorporated music, art and theater into lesson planning.
- Instructed and assisted children in eating, toileting, and resting to help develop healthy personal habits.
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
Preschool Teacher
Open Wing Childcare Center
Watertown, MA
09.2017 - 12.2018
- Organized educational materials and resources to create an engaging learning environment.
- Assisted in providing a safe and secure environment for children.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated creative teaching techniques.
- Established positive relationships with parents and guardians by regularly communicating student progress.
- Facilitated group play activities that encouraged collaboration among students.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills through problem solving activities.
- Provided individual attention to each student as needed during class time.
- Implemented appropriate disciplinary measures when necessary according to school policies.
- Participated in parent-teacher conferences to discuss academic progress of each child.
- Conducted classroom activities to stimulate physical, mental, and social development of preschool students.
Infant and Toddler Teacher
Open Wings ChildCare Center
Watertown, MA
09.2017 - 12.2018
- Assisted in creating a safe, nurturing, stimulating learning environment for children.
- Supervised daily activities such as feeding, diapering, napping, toileting and playtime.
- Developed lesson plans based on the interests of the children.
- Maintained accurate records of each child's development and behavior.
- Facilitated social interactions between peers within the classroom setting.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized classroom environment.
- Observed children to record development.
- Supervised children in classroom and playground settings, ensuring their safety and well-being.
Assistant Teacher
Open Wings Family Childcare
Watertown , MA
11.2011 - 01.2018
- Helped maintain a safe and orderly learning environment.
- Supervised small group activities.
- Encouraged positive behavior .
Education
Certificate - Early Childhood Care And Education
Bunker Hill Community College
Charlestown, MA05-2015
Languages
Armenian
Full Professional
Timeline
Assistant Director
Open Wings ChildCare Center
09.2022 - Current
Preschool Lead Teacher
Open Wings ChildCare Center
12.2018 - 09.2022
Preschool Teacher
Open Wing Childcare Center
09.2017 - 12.2018
Infant and Toddler Teacher
Open Wings ChildCare Center
09.2017 - 12.2018
Assistant Teacher
Open Wings Family Childcare
11.2011 - 01.2018
Certificate - Early Childhood Care And Education
Bunker Hill Community College
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