Samantha Reifsnyder
Luray,VA
Summary
Accomplished Director at Charlies Guiding Light Early Learning Center LLC, I enhanced team morale and Parent satisfaction through strategic planning and exceptional communication. Leveraging skills in operations management and staff development, I fostered a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration, significantly boosting retention rates. Expert in multitasking and problem-solving, I am a proven leader committed to professional excellence and team success.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Director
Charlies Guiding Light Early Learning Center LLC
06.2023 - Current
- Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Proactively identified potential risks and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize negative impacts on projects or business operations.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
- Boosted client satisfaction rates through exceptional relationship management and prompt resolution of issues.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
Preschool Teacher
Hoppy Polliwogs Preschool/Daycare
11.2019 - 03.2023
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Evaluated student performance regularly through observation, assessment tools, and parent-teacher conferences to ensure academic growth was being achieved consistently across all areas of development.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Boosted children''s social development by promoting positive interactions among peers through group activities and collaborative projects.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Assisted in the assessment of each student''s abilities, tailoring instruction to meet individual needs and learning styles.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
Education
Career Studies Certificate - Early Childhood Education
Laurel Ridge Community
Luray, VA04.2025
High School Diploma -
Page County High School
Shenandoah, VA06.2008
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Operations Management
- Staff Development
- Team Management
- Strategies and goals
- Crew collaboration
- Facilities Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Excellent Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Multitasking
- Team building
- Effective leader
- Continuous Improvement
- Problem-Solving
- Management Team Building
- Professionalism
Timeline
Director
Charlies Guiding Light Early Learning Center LLC
06.2023 - Current
Preschool Teacher
Hoppy Polliwogs Preschool/Daycare
11.2019 - 03.2023
Career Studies Certificate - Early Childhood Education
Laurel Ridge Community
High School Diploma -
Page County High School
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