Shelbi Martz
Tampa,FL
Summary
I am a seasoned Assistant Director knowledgeable about all areas of running an effective Early Childhood Center. I have a devout passion for teaching young children and helping their minds and hearts grow. I offer over seven years of experience in Early Childhood Education and center management. I am in this field because I truly love helping young children learn and blossom.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Director
Children’s Ark Early Learning Center
10.2021 - Current
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Tracked key business metrics and made recommendations for proactive adjustments to policies and procedures.
- Streamlined communication between teachers, parents, and administrators to foster a collaborative learning environment.
- Increased student engagement by incorporating real-life examples and hands-on activities in lesson plans.
- Fostered a positive school culture by promoting open communication among staff members and celebrating successes together as a team.
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
- Developed strong relationships with community partners to enhance educational opportunities for students.
- Assisted the Director in developing innovative programs to improve students'' academic performance and retention rate.
- Mentored new teachers through observation, feedback, and professional development opportunities.
Lead Teacher
Children’s Ark Early Learning
11.2017 - 10.2021
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Completed student progress reports multiple times throughout the school year to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
Education
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota
Bradenton, FL12.2023
Skills
- Performance reviewing
- Schedule Management
- Staff Training
- Team Development
Certification
Directors Credential
CDA - Child Development Associate
First Aid and CPR
Timeline
Assistant Director
Children’s Ark Early Learning Center
10.2021 - Current
Lead Teacher
Children’s Ark Early Learning
11.2017 - 10.2021
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota
Directors Credential
CDA - Child Development Associate
First Aid and CPR
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