Sheryl Josefson-Tell
Culver City,CA
Summary
Passionate and seasoned preschool director/owner with over 30 years of experience working in the early childhood development field. I have created a small preschool, that is play based and focuses on the social and emotional development of each individual child that walks through our doors.
I have strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and mentor new teachers as well as building positive relationships with parents.
Dedicated to creating a safe, inclusive and engaging learning environment for all children.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner/Director Preschool
THE VENICE GARDEN
Venice, CA
06.2010 - Current
- Leadership: fostering collaboration with the teachers to create a positive work environment.
- Communication: maintain open lines of conversation with parents, addressing their concerns and providing regular updates on their child's progress and development
- Hired, mentored and monitored qualified childcare staff.
- Problem-Solving: Effectively resolve conflicts and identify solutions to challenges in the preschool environment, ensuring a safe and nurturing atmosphere for children.
- Manage Operations: Budget, Insurance, tuition, all sides of the business.
Assistant Director/Preschool
First Years Preschool
Venice, CA
09.2008 - 05.2010
- Mentored new employees
- lead staff meetings
- collected tuition/ handled all emails from parents
- was the liaison from the teachers to the director
- lead the mommy and me program
- lead parent/teacher conferences
Preschool Teacher
The Early Years
Santa Monica, CA
06.1988 - 06.2008
- Collaborated with colleagues on developing new classroom projects and monthly themes.
- Implemented behavior modeling and positive reinforcement into daily routines.
- Organized creative and fun activities, enhancing children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
- Implemented hands-on, play.
- Taught conflict/resolution
- participated in parent/teacher conferences
- implemented cooking projects
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Child Development
CAL STATE NORTHRIDGE
Northridge, CA05-1990
Skills
- Strong Communication Skills
- Staff Management
- Classroom Management
- Team Leadership: Strong Problem-Solving Skills with children, staff and parents
- Adaptability
- Business Mangement
Certification
- Mentorship Program: Professional Development Institute For Early Childhood Educators: This was program that I was involved in, volunteering to educate and be an advocate for inexperienced preschool teachers. We were their support system.
Websites
Timeline
Owner/Director Preschool
THE VENICE GARDEN
06.2010 - Current
Assistant Director/Preschool
First Years Preschool
09.2008 - 05.2010
Preschool Teacher
The Early Years
06.1988 - 06.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Child Development
CAL STATE NORTHRIDGE
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