Lead the development of the Day Early Learning team through observation, coaching, and evaluation.
Supervise and support a team of 12-15 teachers, CSPs, and floats.
Acted as School Leader during transitional times.
Cultivate a school culture that promotes student success by implementing Early Learning Indiana’s teaching approach.
Lead family engagement initiatives, such as end-of-year celebrations and biannual family-teacher conferences.
Collaborate with School Leadership to maintain program efficiency and support operational objectives.
Create safe atmosphere by implementing structured daily schedules for teachers, CSP's, and floats.
Ensure compliance with Paths to QUALITY, CACFP standards, and Indiana child care licensing requirements.
Classroom Toddler Teacher
Day Early Learning at Manual
Indianapolis, IN
06.2022 - Current
Managed classroom of up to10 students from 1 years old to 2.5 years old.
Utilize teaching strategies to drive individualized instruction.
Supported teachers by providing feedback on lesson planning, instruction, and assessment strategies.
Cultivated positive family partnerships through regular communication and supportive outreach utilizing platforms such as Teaching Strategies Gold and Day Early Learning Hub.
Participated in professional development and staff meetings to enhance educational practices.
Conducted daily objective observations of children's learning to inform individualized instruction.
Lead Preschool and Toddler Teacher
Alpine Academy
Rochester Hills, MI
06.2014 - 06.2022
Utilized Creative Curriculum standards to plan, create, and deliver high-quality lesson plans.
Oversaw daily operations of Preschool and Toddler program
Responsible for training new hires across Preschool and Toddler Programs.
Served as liaison between staff, the Director, and ownership.
Maintained comprehensive documentation of children's learning, development, and attendance.
Mentored 10 to 12 teaching staff to enhance instructional practices.
Established partnerships with families to support children's educational growth.
Lead Preschool and Toddler Teacher
A School For The Mind and Body
Lake Orion, MI
09.2006 - 05.2013
Served as lead teacher for 4's program for seven years, enhancing early childhood education quality.
Led 3's program for five years, fostering developmental growth and engagement in young learners.
Collaborated with co-teachers and ownership to create curriculum based on private school standards.
Developed and implemented activities to stimulate physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development in preschool and pre-K students to ensure kindergarten success.
Planned and oversaw family engagement experiences, such as field trips, guest speakers, picnics, and end-of-year celebrations.