Tabatha McCool
Oklahoma City,OK
Summary
Multi-talented Assistant Director focused on streamlining operations and increasing team productivity. Fully versed in office functions to meet deadlines. Mentors and coaches staff to optimal levels of productivity and leadership. Resourceful Assistant Director possessing sound knowledge of financial oversight, protocol development and process improvement. Team-oriented leader dedicated to developing strategies and identifying potential opportunities to grow team. Outstanding communicator and problem-solver proficient in job-related project management software. Dedicated and responsive Teacher with proven skills in classroom management, behavior modification and individualized support. Comfortable working with students of different skill levels to promote learning and boost educational success. Serves as role model by using growth mindset to develop young minds and inspire love of learning. Skilled Lead Teacher offers expertise in administration, program management and compliance. Creates and implements lesson plans focused on cognition, language development and creative expression. Versed in curriculum, goals, objectives, and areas of child development. Enthusiastic Teacher with superb leadership and communication skills. Easily cultivates trusting and productive relationships with students, parents, teachers and administration. Creates, monitors and sustains disciplined school culture of high academic and behavioral standards.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Director
Kinder Kottage Christian Academy
Moore, OK
11.2019 - Current
- Created and maintained reports on operational performance metrics.
- Oversaw employee relations issues such as grievances, disciplinary actions and terminations.
- Conducted training sessions on new processes or products for internal staff members.
- Evaluated existing systems and processes in order to recommend improvements.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Reviewed employee performance and provided ongoing feedback and coaching to drive performance improvement.
- Interviewed prospective employees and provided input to HR on hiring decisions.
- Planned and delivered training sessions to improve employee effectiveness and address areas of weakness.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
- Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Evaluated individual and team business performance and identified opportunities for improvement.
- Mediated conflicts between employees and facilitated effective resolutions to disputes.
- Assigned work and monitored performance of project personnel.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Preschool Lead Teacher
Kinder Kottage Christian Academy
Moore, OK
11.2019 - Current
- Collaborated with teachers to plan weekly lessons that incorporated various learning styles into each activity.
- Assessed student performance through observations and assessments throughout the year.
- Established positive relationships with parents to ensure open communication regarding their child's progress.
- Implemented positive reinforcement strategies when needed to motivate students during learning tasks.
- Participated in parent and teacher conferences as necessary to discuss student progress.
- Encouraged creativity in young minds by providing materials for art projects or music time activities.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of early childhood education best practices.
- Handled emergency situations according to established safety procedures while ensuring the safety of all students at all times.
- Adapted instructional techniques according to student learning styles and progress.
- Administered and documented results of student assessments.
- Attended staff meetings regularly to stay informed of new policies or procedures.
- Conducted phone interviews with parents.
- Distributed quarterly progress assessments and milestone reports to each parent.
- Set guidelines for teacher performance and lesson planning and oversaw compliance with established procedures.
- Provided guidance on appropriate behavior and discipline methods in the classroom setting.
- Met with parents to discuss child behavior and academic progress.
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
- Maintained student records according to rigorous confidentiality and privacy regulations.
- Observed children for signs of illness, injury, emotional disturbance, learning disorders, and speech problems.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Identified early signs of emotional and developmental problems in children to bring concerns to parents' attention.
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss students' progress and areas requiring improvement.
Home Maker
Self-employeed
Moore, OK
08.2008 - Current
- Married raising 3 children
- Maintained Home
- Running Errands
- Maintained Household Budgets
- Instructed Children
- Prepared Meals
- Corresponded Activities
Education
Associate Child Development - Child Development
Redlands Jr College
Chickasha, OK11-2022
High School Diploma -
Tuttle High School
Tuttle, OK05-2007
General Studies
University Of Oklahoma
Norman OklahomaSkills
- Employee Relations
- Regulatory Compliance
- Staff Coordination
- Program Coordination
- Staff Development
- Consulting
- Operations Management
- Student Records Management
- Training and Mentoring
- Key Decision Making
- Teacher Training
- Educational Leadership
- Childcare Requirements
- Child Development
- Attendance record management
- Document conversion
- Filing and data archiving
- Customer and client relations
- Employee training and development
- Records management
- Office management
- Multi-line phone proficiency
- Recordkeeping
- Administrative support
- Database administration
- School records monitoring
- Office administration
- Maintains confidentiality
Affiliations
- Active in My Children's Sports Activities
- Continue to Grow My Knowledge on Child Development by Continuing Child Education Classes
- Plan Family Activities with Extended Family
Timeline
Assistant Director
Kinder Kottage Christian Academy
11.2019 - Current
Preschool Lead Teacher
Kinder Kottage Christian Academy
11.2019 - Current
Home Maker
Self-employeed
08.2008 - Current
Associate Child Development - Child Development
Redlands Jr College
High School Diploma -
Tuttle High School
General Studies
University Of Oklahoma
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