Sally Rankin

Assistant Director/Lead Teacher

North Bend Montessori

North Bend, WA

09.1996 - 06.2024

Established standards of excellence for customer service delivery throughout the organization.
Maintained compliance with industry regulations and organizational policies.
Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements.
Implemented process improvements to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
Assisted in developing and implementing strategic plans to achieve organizational goals.
Facilitated regular cross-functional meetings between teams to ensure alignment on objectives.
Resolved customer inquiries and complaints requiring management-level escalation.
Supervised recruitment process including interviewing candidates, making hiring decisions and onboarding new hires.
Reviewed employee performance and provided ongoing feedback and coaching to drive performance improvement.
Coordinated daily operations and managed workflow to enhance productivity.
Conducted training sessions on new processes or products for internal staff members.
Developed protocols for handling confidential information within the organization.
Assisted in developing strategic plans to meet organizational goals and objectives.
Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
Implemented quality control measures to uphold company standards.
Implemented policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal, state and local laws.
Monitored staff performance, provided feedback and conducted annual reviews.
Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
Assisted with grant writing and fundraising efforts to secure additional resources.
Planned and led team meetings to review business results and communicate new and ongoing priorities.
Developed and managed a team of 10 employees to ensure efficient operations of the organization.
Managed inventory and resources to ensure availability and cost-effectiveness.
Supervised junior staff, providing guidance and professional development opportunities.
Oversaw the maintenance and updating of organizational databases and records.
Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
Provided support in the recruitment and training of new staff members.
Participated in networking events to promote organizational interests.
Conducted performance evaluations and recommended areas for improvement.
Assisted in the coordination of special events and corporate functions.
Ensured compliance with safety regulations among all personnel.
Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
Assisted in developing evaluation tools such as rubrics or checklists for assessing student work.
Maintained an open line of communication with administrators regarding curriculum implementation and program initiatives.
Developed and implemented strategies to improve student learning outcomes.
Conducted individualized academic interventions for struggling students as needed.
Completed teacher observations to identify areas for improvement and suggest changes to teaching methods.
Engaged students through lecture and discussion, increasing classroom interaction to build inclusive learning environment.
Organized activities to promote physical, mental and social development of each child.
Selected optimal curricula and planned daily lessons to meet needs of children with various developmental levels.
Met with parents and guardians to discuss students' progress and areas requiring improvement.
Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
Collaborated with other school staff to ensure that all students have access to a safe and supportive learning environment.
Researched books and supplemental materials to use with lesson plans.
Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
Led students through safety procedures, lockdowns, earthquakes, and fire drills.
Evaluated students on monthly basis and adjusted lessons accordingly to incorporate improvements.
Remained calm and patient in student interactions to support individual growth and development.
Engaged in collaborative planning sessions with colleagues in order to design effective curricula for various age levels.
Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
Worked with teachers to design interactive lessons and increase student success.
Involved parents in student learning to increase family interaction and student support.
Provided instructional guidance and mentorship to teachers in the development of lesson plans, instructional materials, and assessments.
Worked with students one-on-one to boost skills in weak areas and grasp new concepts.
Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
Evaluated and improved classroom environment to promote ultimate learning experiences.
Maintained secure and disciplined classroom to provide positive learning environment.
Organized field trips or extra-curricular activities for students under their supervision.
Assisted in resolving conflicts between students, families, and staff members.
Facilitated meetings with parents and guardians in order to discuss student progress or behavior issues.
Met with parents to discuss students' progress and review areas requiring improvement.
Created various strategies to engage students and deliver enriching educational opportunities.
Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
Utilized effective classroom management techniques to maintain order in the classroom.
Served as a mentor for new teachers during their onboarding process.
Supervised students throughout the day, both in the classroom and outside.
Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
Utilized various software and tools to streamline processes and optimize performance.
Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.

Summary

Overview

Work History

Assistant Director/Lead Teacher

Education

Montessori Primary Teaching Certificate - Early Childhood Education

High School Diploma -

Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education

Early Childhood Education

Early Childhood Education

Skills

Certification

Accomplishments

Affiliations

References

Timeline

Assistant Director/Lead Teacher

Montessori Primary Teaching Certificate - Early Childhood Education

High School Diploma -

Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education

Early Childhood Education

Early Childhood Education

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