Tera Gee
Gwynn Oak
Summary
Dynamic Site Director at Y In Central Maryland with a proven track record in operational leadership and strategic planning. Enhanced site growth and while ensuring compliance and quality assurance. Skilled in staff development and performance improvements, fostering a culture of excellence and retention through effective training initiatives.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Site Director
Y In Central Maryland
01.2017 - Current
- Maintained compliance with regulatory requirements while continuously seeking opportunities for process improvement based on best practices.
- Managed a team of professionals, ensuring high-quality performance and adherence to company standards.
- Provided leadership and guidance to staff through ongoing training initiatives, boosting employee retention rates.
- Developed strategic plans for site growth, resulting in increased revenue and profitability.
- Maintained level 4 and 5 Maryland Excels
- Obtained MSDE Accreditation for multiple Head Start sites.
Head Start Teacher
Y In Central Maryland
07.2012 - 01.2017
- Established clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, ensuring a consistent focus on desired learning outcomes.
- Developed a positive classroom environment by implementing effective behavior management strategies and fostering strong student-teacher relationships.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design cross-curricular lesson plans that enhanced student understanding of multiple subjects.
- Implemented hands-on activities that encouraged creativity and critical thinking while supporting curriculum goals.
- Communicated regularly with parents and guardians regarding their child''s progress, addressing any concerns or questions promptly and professionally.
- Designed and implemented engaging learning centers that allowed students to explore new concepts at their own pace.
- Adapted lessons and instructional materials to meet the diverse needs of students, providing differentiated support as needed.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current with research-based teaching methods in early childhood education.
- Planned and executed age-appropriate assessments to track student growth over time, using this information to inform future instruction.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Assisted and supervised Number children through entire school day.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
Early Childhood Teacher
MSL
04.2008 - 07.2012
- Mentored new teachers, sharing effective teaching strategies and providing support as they acclimated to the school culture.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in early childhood education.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Promoted early literacy skills by implementing engaging reading activities and fostering a love for books in young learners.
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences.
- Assessed student progress regularly using formative and summative assessments, guiding future instruction based on individual needs.
- Established a positive classroom environment by setting clear expectations and promoting respect among students.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively using consistent routines and age-appropriate consequences, creating a safe learning environment for all students.
- Facilitated successful parent-teacher conferences, addressing concerns and discussing strategies for supporting student growth at home.
- Provided individualized support to struggling students through targeted instruction and one-on-one tutoring.
Education
Bachelor Of Interdisciplinary Studies - Early Childhood Care And Education And Social Scie
Stevenson University
Stevenson, MD05.2011
Skills
- Operational leadership
- Operational planning
- Operations management
- Facility management
- Staff development
- Performance improvements
- Program leadership
- Program management
- Hiring practices
- Site coordination
- Safety awareness
- Staff management
- Strategic planning
- Environmental awareness
- Quality assurance
- Compliance monitoring
Timeline
Site Director
Y In Central Maryland
01.2017 - Current
Head Start Teacher
Y In Central Maryland
07.2012 - 01.2017
Early Childhood Teacher
MSL
04.2008 - 07.2012
Bachelor Of Interdisciplinary Studies - Early Childhood Care And Education And Social Scie
Stevenson University
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