Stephani Dysart
Birmingham,AL
Summary
To obtain a position that allows utilization of experience. Proactive and caring worker with 19 years of experience combined with communication strengths and good observational skills. Skillfully handles day-to-day activities while looking for opportunities to make a difference.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Toddler/Two’s Teacher
Today Care
07.2024 - 03.2026
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Implemented curriculum to enhance classes with learning-focused activities.
- Intervened in disruptive behavior, using positive reinforcement strategies to redirect and calm children.
Infant and Toddler Teacher
Harris Early Learning Center
06.2022 - 03.2024
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors
- Helped new infants get used to classes by giving one-on-one support
- Organized and supervised group activities
- Communicated with parents through conferences, and direct personal communication
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness
- Utilized technology to develop instructional materials and activities for children
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
Teacher, Classroom Coordinator, and Office
Heritage Preschools
02.2015 - 03.2022
- Provided healthy, safe, and welcoming environment to guests
- Assisted teachers with proper curriculum, classroom organization
- Completed classroom evaluations
- Developed strong relationships with parents
- Conducted school tours
- Maintained office/student files
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and activity organization
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
Infant Teacher
Vestavia Baptist Church CDC
06.2012 - 09.2014
- Provided quality care for infants
- Created age-appropriate activities as well as maintained classroom
- Assisted other staff and teachers as needed
- Promoted development of social, emotional and communication skills in infants
- Managed personal hygiene requirements with frequent diaper changes, use of bibs and monitoring of behaviors
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors
- Assessed babies and toddlers against established early childhood developmental milestones, preparing regular progress reports for each child.
Preschool Teacher
Sixth Avenue Baptist Church CDC
03.2006 - 05.2012
- Taught Abeka curriculum to students of various ages
- Developed various lesson plans and activities
- Maintained classroom as well as office when needed
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
Office Manager
EMER
02.2001 - 02.2006
- Maintained employee files
- Processed payroll
- Assisted on job sites
- Managed office operations while scheduling appointments for department managers
- Evaluated employee records and productivity to complete employee evaluations
- Maintained computer and physical filing systems
- Optimized organizational systems for payment collections, AP/AR, deposits and record keeping
- Developed standard operating procedures for all administrative employees.
HR Generalist/ Payroll Administrator
Bruno's Inc
06.1995 - 02.2001
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Implemented curriculum to enhance classes with learning-focused activities.
- Intervened in disruptive behavior, using positive reinforcement strategies to redirect and calm children.
Education
BA in English - undefined
Talladega College
Talladega, AL05.1995
High School Diploma - undefined
A.H. Parker High School
Birmingham, AL05.1991
Skills
- Computer Skills
- Records management
- Pro Care Travel planning
- People Soft Filing and data archiving
- Quick Books Scheduling and calendar
- MS Office management
- Parent Communication Employee timesheet processing
- Arts, crafts and games Office management
- Administrative support Customer and client relations
- Infant Care
- Teaching
- Human Resources
- Management
- Childcare
- Classroom Management
- Employee Evaluation
- Administrative Experience
- Toddler Care
- Accounts Payable
Certification
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
Qualifications Summary
Over ten years' experience in Childcare, Human Resources, Payroll, and Office Management. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
Timeline
Toddler/Two’s Teacher
Today Care
07.2024 - 03.2026
Infant and Toddler Teacher
Harris Early Learning Center
06.2022 - 03.2024
Teacher, Classroom Coordinator, and Office
Heritage Preschools
02.2015 - 03.2022
Infant Teacher
Vestavia Baptist Church CDC
06.2012 - 09.2014
Preschool Teacher
Sixth Avenue Baptist Church CDC
03.2006 - 05.2012
Office Manager
EMER
02.2001 - 02.2006
HR Generalist/ Payroll Administrator
Bruno's Inc
06.1995 - 02.2001
BA in English - undefined
Talladega College
High School Diploma - undefined
A.H. Parker High School