Shannon Harris
Houston ,TX
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at My First Steps Learning Academy, enhancing curriculum development and ensuring compliance with childcare regulations. Excelled in relationship building and strategic planning, significantly improving learning outcomes. Skilled in operations management and team leadership, fostering an environment of growth and excellence.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistance Director
My First Steps Learning Academy
12.2022 - Current
- Assist Develop a curriculum and program : work closely with the center’s teachers and staff, creating learning plans or programs to meet state and federal requirements and parent’s expectations.
- Oversee staff with following Childcare License Rules and Regulations : Assist with holding monthly meeting regarding childcare rules and regulations. Assist with monitoring teachers to ensure childcare rules are been followed, interview, hire and train staff, making sure that all background and fingerprint checks have been conducted.
- Assist Manage facilities: facility is safe and well-stock, checking that safety equipment is available and working, removing hazards and ensuring the facility is always clean and orderly.
- Assist with Creating a budget: manage the facility’s finances, which includes creating and working within a budget.
- Meeting up with parents and teachers: assist with meeting with parents and teachers to keep parents up-to-date on their child’s development and progress, including discussing ways to address any learning or behavioral issues.
Lead Teacher
Little Stars Daycare
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased student engagement and success.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
Shift Leader
McDonald's Restaurant
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment while ensuring all employees adhered to safety guidelines and protocols.
- Completed cash and credit card transactions accurately using POS software.
- Oversaw daily cash handling procedures, maintaining accurate records and minimizing discrepancies.
Education
High School Diploma -
Morristown High School
Morristown, NJ06-2009
Skills
- Child Safety Leader
- Child Care Compliance Coach
- Relationship building
- Strategic planning
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making
- People management
- Operations management
- Team management
- Goal setting
Timeline
Assistance Director
My First Steps Learning Academy
12.2022 - Current
Lead Teacher
Little Stars Daycare
08.2022 - 11.2022
Shift Leader
McDonald's Restaurant
01.2019 - 01.2022
High School Diploma -
Morristown High School
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