Teresa Baymon
Paramus,NJ
Summary
Forward-thinking team leader skilled at operating departments efficiently to meet goals. Successful background matching employees with roles for maximum performance. Proactive and hardworking individual focused on continuous operational improvement.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Before and After School Site Director
KinderCare Learning Centers
08.2025 - 11.2025
- Coordinated retrieval and distribution of student records from other schools and institutions.
- Observed teachers, documented activities and implemented improvement plans to optimize classrooms.
- Formulated and implemented school safety and security policies.
- Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers.
- Developed and coordinated after-school programs and activities.
- Received 100% completion on Family Engagement Surveys.
Before and After School Site Director
AlphaBEST
10.2024 - 06.2025
- Directed daily operations, enhancing service quality and boosting student engagement.
- Streamlined workflows, improving program effectiveness and staff enthusiasm.
- Innovated curriculum fostering dynamic learning, increasing student participation.
- Mentored staff while coordinating educational activities, cultivating a positive environment that supports student growth.
- Managed budget and inventory meticulously, ensuring resource availability while maintaining high standards of program quality.
- Maintained sight and sound supervision of over an averaging 50 children per day.
YHDP Systems Navigator
Urban Triage, Inc.
07.2024 - 10.2024
- Assess client needs to create tailored care plans, enhancing access to community resources.
- Manage 10+ client caseloads, ensuring comprehensive support and advocacy for their rights.
- Facilitate client meetings to review progress and address challenges, fostering independence.
- Built strong relationships with local service providers and stakeholders to create comprehensive support networks for vulnerable populations.
- Pioneered innovative outreach strategies to connect underserved communities with essential housing, employment, and educational opportunities.
Lead Teacher
Creek Day School
02.2024 - 05.2024
- Designed curriculum boosting language skills, enhancing motor abilities in children.
- Collaborated with parents, educators for holistic child development.
- Organized daily schedules, fostering adaptable learning environments.
- Implemented innovative teaching strategies, leading to noticeable gains in student participation and enthusiasm for learning.
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations, enabling targeted interventions that enhanced academic achievement.
Educator
Inspire Learning Center
12.2021 - 09.2022
- Advanced from float to co-educator, enhancing early childhood education practices.
- Developed child-led learning centers, promoting curiosity and holistic growth in toddlers.
- Balanced skill-building with character activities, focusing on eight key traits.
- Implemented Project Approach curriculum, improving child-led learning and interactions.
- Developed interactive learning centers, stimulating curiosity and encouraging exploration, which contributed to holistic child development.
Independent Living Skills Specialist/Facilitator
Dear Diary - Charles Hamilton Institute for Race & Justice
07.2021 - 12.2021
- Trained disabled individuals, enhancing daily task autonomy and self-sufficiency.
- Adapted services to shifting referral patterns, ensuring consistent delivery.
- Collaborated with foster care for improved client quality of life, partnering with local agencies for comprehensive, tailored client support.
- Designed curriculum for essential adult skills, fostering independence.
- Created engaging learning materials that addressed real-life scenarios, facilitating practical skill application and meaningful growth.
Infant Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
12.2020 - 12.2021
- Guided 8 infants, fostering growth through structured activities, enhancing social skills.
- Implemented educational plans, boosting cognitive skills and character development.
- Applied Child Development Associates insights, improving childcare strategies.
- Promoted health and wellness, ensuring a safe, nurturing environment for infants.
- Monitored developmental milestones and assessed progress regularly, ensuring tailored support and meaningful growth for each child.
BDC Representative
Russ Darrow Kia Of Madison
07.2020 - 12.2020
- Used sales and order management systems and technologies to facilitate exceptional customer service.
- Identified and executed appropriate strategies for business success.
- Developed strong business relationships to provide service and value beyond customer expectations.
- Identified and solved problems with minimal guidance to minimize disruptions to business.
Dealership Manager
MSI Auto Sales LLC
09.2019 - 06.2020
- Promoted new and used vehicle sales to exceed dealership volume, gross profit and customer expectations.
- Leveraged eLeads, CDK, DealerTrack, CUDL, AutoTrader, TrueCar, vAuto, KBB and other resources to drive new and used car sales.
- Liaised with vehicle sales representatives to review sales versus objectives, needs and growth opportunities and resolve customer complaints.
- Recruited, hired, trained and managed sales team to set, achieve and exceed sales goals while controlling expenses and exceeding profit and CSI objectives.
Lead Teacher
Boys and Girls Club
05.2018 - 08.2019
- Guided 18 children in programs, enhancing social skills and wellness.
- Implemented learning initiatives, fostering social-emotional growth.
- Collaborated on curriculum, improving student engagement.
- Created a positive environment, balancing education and character-building.
- Led curriculum design, elevating program quality with innovative ideas.
Youth Worker
AmeriCorps
09.2017 - 12.2017
- Supported students with reading challenges, boosting confidence and academic skills.
- Created engaging after-school activities, enhancing social and emotional development.
- Implemented dance club, promoting self-expression and fitness among youth.
- Collaborated with program director to improve after-school offerings, achieving positive feedback.
- Mentored students in reading, leading to measurable academic improvements.
Political Canvasser
Wispirg
07.2016 - 07.2017
- Met and exceeded daily and weekly sales targets to contribute to overall business success.
- Conducted regular surveys and canvassing activities to identify potential customers for products and services.
- Created customer presentations based on customer requirements.
- Created and Implemented impactful sales strategies to increase product sales with existing customers.
Tutor
PEOPLE Program
08.2014 - 12.2014
- Adapted lessons for diverse learners, boosting 3rd-5th graders’ skills and tracking progress.
- Elevated reading and math skills, achieving measurable academic growth.
- Fostered student confidence with personalized tutoring, enhancing learning outcomes.
- Tracked individual progress meticulously, using data to adapt teaching methods and ensure comprehension for diverse learning styles.
- Coordinated with parents and educators to develop tailored learning plans, strengthening support networks for student success.
Girls Group Instructor
Freedom Inc
05.2009 - 12.2010
- Led girls’ group, enhancing cultural awareness with African-American history lessons.
- Implemented interactive teaching, boosting engagement and critical thinking.
- Created curriculum for girls of color, increasing participation and historical knowledge.
- Cultivated a nurturing environment that encouraged girls to express themselves, enhancing their confidence and interpersonal skills.
- Integrated technology into lessons, promoting interactive learning experiences that captivated students and deepened their connection to the material.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education Studies
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI12.2023
High School Diploma -
Madison Eastside High School
Madison, WI 06-2014
Skills
- Case management expertise
- Project execution
- Regulatory compliance
- Specialized education expertise
- Effective fundraising strategies
- Leadership
Accomplishments
ROTARY CLUB OF MADISON
Outstanding Student Rotary Scholarship
2014 - This scholarship was awarded for my ability to maintain a high GPA throughout the entirety of high school while participating in Show Choir, Dance Team, Black Student Union, French Club, and countless other organizations offered through and outside of my high school.
MADISON LINKS
Certificate of Recognition
2012 - This award was given for all the academic expectations I have surpassed, as well as participation in extra-curricular activities throughout high school.
URBAN LEAGUE OF GREATER MADISON
Outstanding Young Person
2010 - This award was given based on the amount of academic achievement, volunteer service, participation in extra curricular activities, and difference in the community.
PEOPLE Scholar (From 3rd grade to College)
McNair Scholar
2023 - Obtained some college credits in general education requirements. Looking to transfer to 4 year institution in New Jersey to finish Bachelors Degree with the hopes of pursuing a degree in Public Policy or International Affairs.
PRE-COLLEGE ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM FOR LEARNING EXCELLENCE
PEOPLE Scholar
2008 - PEOPLE Program is an academic mentorship as well as full-tuition scholarship that aids disadvantaged youth throughout middle school and high school. With the hope of good grades, this gives them the opportunity to attend the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Its objective is to prepare the youth for college. I had the opportunity to join this program as the first group of PEOPLE Prep, which started in elementary school.
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES
Auto Sales License
July 2020 - Passed State of Wisconsin Auto Sales License Test, took only 1 time to pass.
Certification
- Infant & Toddler Certification (State of WI)
- Auto Sales License (State of WI)
- CPR/First Aid/AED Certification (American Red Cross, expires on January 2027)
- Driver's License
Timeline
Before and After School Site Director
KinderCare Learning Centers
08.2025 - 11.2025
Before and After School Site Director
AlphaBEST
10.2024 - 06.2025
YHDP Systems Navigator
Urban Triage, Inc.
07.2024 - 10.2024
Lead Teacher
Creek Day School
02.2024 - 05.2024
Educator
Inspire Learning Center
12.2021 - 09.2022
Independent Living Skills Specialist/Facilitator
Dear Diary - Charles Hamilton Institute for Race & Justice
07.2021 - 12.2021
Infant Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
12.2020 - 12.2021
BDC Representative
Russ Darrow Kia Of Madison
07.2020 - 12.2020
Dealership Manager
MSI Auto Sales LLC
09.2019 - 06.2020
Lead Teacher
Boys and Girls Club
05.2018 - 08.2019
Youth Worker
AmeriCorps
09.2017 - 12.2017
Political Canvasser
Wispirg
07.2016 - 07.2017
Tutor
PEOPLE Program
08.2014 - 12.2014
Girls Group Instructor
Freedom Inc
05.2009 - 12.2010
Bachelor of Science - Education Studies
University of Wisconsin-Madison
High School Diploma -
Madison Eastside High School