Shannon Ard
Families First Network
Milton,FL
5
Certifications
21
Years of experience
Assistant Director coordinating early childhood center operations across staffing, family service, and compliance needs. Manages schedules, interviews, hiring, and teacher training while supporting the front office, tours, inventory, Procare records, and DCF requirements. Strengthens classroom quality by reviewing curriculum standards and supporting the safety and wellbeing of every student.
Work History
Child Welfare Case Manager
2 Years- Complete [number]% of required case documentation before weekly deadlines through consistent record tracking and follow-through.
- Maintain child welfare case files with current notes, service plans, and contact records.
- Coordinate with families and service providers to support consistent communication and follow-up.
- Track referral status and appointment details to keep cases moving on schedule.
- Prepare reports and updates for internal review and ongoing case monitoring.
Assistant Director
1 Year 7 Months- Coordinate 3-5 family tours weekly while answering calls and delivering front-office support to prospective families.
- Support front-office operations by answering phones, setting up tours, and maintaining a professional family-facing experience.
- Review teacher curriculum against standard requirements and support classroom management across the program.
- Maintain DCF requirements, licensing compliance, and safety practices to support student wellbeing across the center.
- Manage inventory, orders, kitchen needs, and files to keep daily operations organized and fully stocked.
- Track files and the Procare system to keep student records current and accessible for staff.
Teacher
7 Years 5 Months- Prepare lesson plans and classroom materials to support age-appropriate learning and consistent daily instruction.
- Maintain a clean, safe classroom by monitoring supplies, handling inventory, and inspecting the playground.
- Assist in the front office with attendance updates, enrollment coordination, and other administrative needs.
- Communicate daily attendance and parent updates to keep families informed and connected to classroom routines.
- Provide reliable care and step in wherever needed, including kitchen support and coverage across the facility.
Family Support Worker
8 Months- Documented observations, case notes, and other required data to support child case workers and team decisions.
- Attended court proceedings and supervised drug testing as needed to support case requirements.
- Created a calm, safe environment for children during care transitions and family contact.
- Traveled to Mexico to help reunite a family and support reunification efforts.
- Encouraged families to follow reunification plans while coordinating closely with coworkers in the unit.
Teacher
9 Years 7 Months- Developed engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles and age groups.
- Implemented behavior management techniques ensuring a conducive learning atmosphere.
- Collaborated with parents to support student development and address individual needs effectively.
- Mentored new teachers, providing guidance on curriculum implementation and classroom management strategies.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
Education
High school diploma
Skills
Early childhood education
Classroom management
Teaching
Childcare
Curriculum planning
Learning environment setup
Child development observation
Office administration
Front office operations
Parent communication
Enrollment coordination
Student records management
Family engagement
Health and safety procedures
Licensing compliance
Procare system
Personal Information
Title: Experienced early childhood professional and more.
Certification
Child Welfare Certification
Timeline
Child Welfare Case Manager
Families First Network
09.2024 - CurrentRead More
Assistant Director
Grow With Us Learning Academy
02.2023 - 09.2024Read More
Teacher
Kids Place Learning Center
09.2015 - 02.2023Read More
Family Support Worker
FamiliesFirst Network
01.2015 - 09.2015Read More
Teacher
Kid’s Place Learning Center
06.2005 - 01.2015Read More
Pine Forest High School
High school diploma
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