Terrilyn Booker
Dallas
Summary
Early Childhood Professional committed to enriching the lives of all children through fun and engaging curriculum based experiences. I am a highly experienced professional with a strong dedication to the total development of children.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Director
Learning Care Group
07.2024 - Current
- Streamlined communication between teachers, parents, and administrators to foster a collaborative learning environment.
- Oversaw the recruitment, hiring, and onboarding process for new educators to maintain a high-quality teaching staff.
- Implemented effective conflict resolution strategies for resolving issues among faculty members or between students.
- Mentored new teachers through observation, feedback, and professional development opportunities.
- Conducted regular safety drills to ensure preparedness in case of emergency situations at school premises.
- Fostered a positive school culture by promoting open communication among staff members and celebrating successes together as a team.
- Assisted the Director in developing innovative programs to improve students'' academic performance and retention rate.
- Evaluated teacher performance through classroom observations and provided constructive feedback for improvement.
- Planned and executed successful special events, such as college fairs, open houses, and parent-teacher conferences.
- Led professional development workshops on topics such as classroom management, differentiated instruction, and assessment strategies.
Early Childhood Educator
Chelsey's Garden Development Center
08.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience.
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
- Implemented classroom management techniques that fostered a positive and inclusive learning environment for all students.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction to meet individual needs.
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies for diverse learners, ensuring individualized attention and success.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects, enhancing student learning through interdisciplinary connections.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to keep learner attention.
Early Childhood Director
Smyrna Bilingual Academy
08.2017 - 05.2021
- Evaluated the effectiveness of early childhood programs through data collection methods such as surveys, observations, or assessments.
- Provided ongoing professional development opportunities tailored to individual teacher needs fostering continuous growth and improvement among all team members.
- Improved overall learning experiences by developing and implementing comprehensive early childhood curriculum.
- Created safe, engaging learning environments by adhering to strict health and safety guidelines for students, staff, and facilities.
- Optimized budget management strategies to allocate funds effectively across various program needs.
- Maintained accurate documentation surrounding licensing requirements ensuring all necessary paperwork is up-to-date regularly without fail.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations by maintaining thorough records of staff qualifications, classroom ratios, and safety protocols.
- Oversaw hiring processes for new staff members enlisting the most qualified candidates suitable for respective vacancies within the organization.
Founding Early Childhood Director
The SAE School
06.2013 - 05.2017
- Created safe, engaging learning environments by adhering to strict health and safety guidelines for students, staff, and facilities.
- Strengthened community partnerships with local businesses, organizations, or government agencies that provide resources to enhance programming quality.
- Assessed teacher performance regularly through formal observations or evaluations, providing constructive feedback for improvement opportunities consistently throughout the year.
- Provided ongoing professional development opportunities tailored to individual teacher needs fostering continuous growth and improvement among all team members.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations by maintaining thorough records of staff qualifications, classroom ratios, and safety protocols.
- Streamlined communication with parents by establishing effective channels for updates, concerns, and feedback.
- Promoted a culture of inclusion by implementing diversity-focused activities and lesson plans.
- Established clear expectations for staff behavior while fostering a supportive work environment conducive to open communication between colleagues.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of early childhood programs through data collection methods such as surveys, observations, or assessments.
- Developed assessment tools that measure student progress accurately over time allowing teachers to identify areas in need of additional support more effectively.
- Fostered positive relationships with families to support children''s growth and development at home and in the educational setting.
- Implemented innovative teaching techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles among students within each classroom setting properly.
Education
Certificate of excellence in Professionalism and Work Ethics -
First Aid/CPR/AED -
TCD Program Administraiton -
Chattahoochee Technical College
08.2024
TCC Early Childhood Care and Education Basics -
Chattahoochee Technical College
Marietta, GA01.2024
Pataprofessional Certificate -
Chattahoochee Technical College
Marietta, GA01.2023
Child Observation And Assessment Certification -
01.2022
Managing Challenging Behaviors -
01.2021
Orton-Gillingham -
01.2017
40 Hour Director Training -
01.2017
International Teaching in the Interest Areas of the Creative Curriculum -
01.2015
Lesson Planning for all Learners Certification -
01.2014
Skills
- Accurate record keeping
- Interpersonal skills
- Differentiated lesson planning
- Managing centers for diverse populations
- Teaching Strategies
- The Creative Curriculum for Preschool
- Social skills
- Recruitment and training of teachers
- Instructional planning
- Computer skills
- Teaching Strategies Gold
- Work Sampling Online
- Office 365
Affiliations
National Association of Educating Young Children
Timeline
Assistant Director
Learning Care Group
07.2024 - Current
Early Childhood Educator
Chelsey's Garden Development Center
08.2021 - Current
Early Childhood Director
Smyrna Bilingual Academy
08.2017 - 05.2021
Founding Early Childhood Director
The SAE School
06.2013 - 05.2017
Certificate of excellence in Professionalism and Work Ethics -
First Aid/CPR/AED -
Child Observation And Assessment Certification -
Managing Challenging Behaviors -
Orton-Gillingham -
40 Hour Director Training -
International Teaching in the Interest Areas of the Creative Curriculum -
Lesson Planning for all Learners Certification -
TCD Program Administraiton -
Chattahoochee Technical College
TCC Early Childhood Care and Education Basics -
Chattahoochee Technical College
Pataprofessional Certificate -
Chattahoochee Technical College
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