Sandra Honkus
Stevensville,MD
Summary
Discerning Director of Learning establishing and improving guidelines and practices to cater learning and development solutions. Implements management policies and procedures, equipping employees with useful skill and knowledge. /serves as advocate for continuous organizational and individualized learning. Adept at identifying optimal curricula, developing lesson plans and aligning instruction with current learning goals Good planner, problem-solver and analytical leader with strong attention to detail and sound judgment focused on continuous improvement. Decisive, practical and strategic in leading operations and teams.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Education Director
Creative Garden Nursery School
08.1999 - Current
- Oversaw development and implementation of quality educational programs.
- Evaluated faculty performance through observation, and interviews.
- Recruited, trained and mentored faculty and staff in best practices for instruction.
- Researched best practices in instructional methods to improve student outcomes.
- Observed teachers and students in classrooms to gather data and improve instruction.
- Designed or used assessments to monitor student learning outcomes.
- Identified children in need of extra support for emotional or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
- Developed professional relationships with parents, teachers, and therapists.
- organized parent-teacher conferences to address student learning needs.
- Checked on instructor lessons and communication in order to assess quality of education and assistance offered to students.
Senior Associate
Port Discovery Children's Museum
11.1998 - 08.1999
- Trained and supported new team members, maintaining culture of collaboration.
- Improved customer satisfaction by quickly and effectively addressing inquiries and complaints.
- Served as liaison, facilitating communication between management and associates.
- Approached each problem with fresh mind and analytical strategies to quickly resolve concerns.
- Assigned tasks to lower-level personnel based on qualifications and skills set.
- Greeted customers and offered assistance for increased customer satisfaction.
- Promptly mediated disputes between associates to promote better collaboration and avoid work disruption.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Towson University
Baltimore, MD05.1998
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
Howard Community College
Columbia, MD05.1994
Skills
- Curriculum Development
- Curricular Implementation
- Curriculum Management
- Relationship Building
- Classroom Evaluations
- Staff Supervision
- Instructor Training
- Administrative Staff Coordination
- Student Needs Assessment
- At-Risk Student Intervention
Timeline
Education Director
Creative Garden Nursery School
08.1999 - Current
Senior Associate
Port Discovery Children's Museum
11.1998 - 08.1999
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Towson University
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
Howard Community College
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