Sheila Dalton Crews
Columbia,MO
Summary
Attentive and creative Early Childhood Teacher passionate about helping young children develop emotional, social and educational skills. Familiar with developmentally appropriate activities and experienced by providing nurturing environments conducive to learning. Promote physical, emotional and social health to complement academic progress.
Dependable office manager professional that brings in many years of experience in leadership and motivational strategies to help teachers under common goals of success in childcare. Modeling organizational efficiency, and instilling customer service and classroom strategies to aid in schools.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Director
Columbia Montessori School
Columbia, MO
02.2023 - Current
- Reviewed and evaluated programs for compliance with state, local and federal regulations.
- Maintained and organized important files such as purchase orders and invoices.
- Fostered positive school culture and promoted safety and equity for students.
- Kept office equipment functional and supplies well-stocked to promote efficient operations.
- Organized files, developed spreadsheets, faxed reports and scanned documents, maintaining front desk and reception area in neat and organized fashion.
- Handled incoming calls and directed callers to appropriate department or employee.
- Created spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel for record-keeping and reporting.
- Updated system to organize office documentation, maximizing efficiency and increasing productivity.
- Gathered timesheets to prepare weekly payroll data for processing by payroll coordinator.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Maintained current knowledge of applicable codes and required procedures to optimize learning environments.
- Encouraged educators and staff to achieve professional best by offering guidance.
- Cultivated dynamic relationships with students, parents and guardians by serving as school resource.
- Observed teachers under classroom conditions to track professional abilities and identify areas in need of improvement.
- Cultivated positive relationships with parents and staff to facilitate school operations and student success.
Lead Gymnastics Instructor
Gymnastics USA
Winter Garden, FL
05.2019 - 08.2022
- Collaborated with other instructors, and gym ownership to build and maintain a strong program.
- Interacted with parents by greeting cheerfully, answering questions and updating on student's progress.
- Utilized social media to highlight teams successes and build program.
Preschool Lead Teacher
The Learning Center
Winter Garden, FL
08.2016 - 08.2022
- Adapted instructional techniques according to student learning styles and progress.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Developed professional relationships with parents, teachers, directors, and therapists.
Preschool Lead Teacher
Little One's Day Out
Columbia, Missouri
05.2014 - 07.2016
- Promoted good behaviors by using positive reinforcement methods with children.
- Recognized early signs of emotional or developmental problems in children.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Developed professional relationships with parents, teachers, directors and therapists.
Program Director
The Little Gym
Columbia, MO
03.2003 - 03.2014
- Directed all day-to-day operations of children's fitness franchise to ensure profitable operations.
- Taught classes utilizing movement-based learning and imaginative play to help children build the confidence and skills needed at each stage of childhood.
- Led high performing team of instructors and front desk personnel to provide an exceptional guest experience.
Interim Director
Columbia Montessori School
Columbia
02.2026 - Current
- Hired and trained staff
- Upheld state licensing standards
- Communication with families
- Monthly Newsletters
- Managing monthly budgets
- Conducting classroom observations
- Marketing
- Website managing
- Montessori education
- Tours and enrollment
- Payroll
- Teacher education and mentoring
- Safety standards
- Cultivate positive school culture
- Curriculum Development
- Daily operations
- Led team-building exercises for staff to improve communication and teamwork.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Development
Wright State University
Dayton, OHStephens College
Columbia, MOSkills
- Excellent classroom management
- Positive atmosphere promotion
- Creative lesson plan development
- Instructional best practices
- Effective listening
- Parent and student communication
- Social skills development
- Teamwork
- Office Management
- Customer Service
- Billing
- Expense Reporting
- Administrative Support
- Staff Management
- Team Supervision
- Workflow Optimization
- Facility Management
- Business Administration
- Scheduling Coordination
- Payroll and budgeting
- Organizational Skills
- Staff Training
- Performance Improvement
- Conflict Management
- Payroll Processing
- Human Resources
- Budget Administration
- Financial Tracking
- Training and coaching
- Team Bonding
Timeline
Interim Director
Columbia Montessori School
02.2026 - Current
Administrative Director
Columbia Montessori School
02.2023 - Current
Lead Gymnastics Instructor
Gymnastics USA
05.2019 - 08.2022
Preschool Lead Teacher
The Learning Center
08.2016 - 08.2022
Preschool Lead Teacher
Little One's Day Out
05.2014 - 07.2016
Program Director
The Little Gym
03.2003 - 03.2014
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Development
Wright State University
Stephens College