Tiffany Adkins
Ardmore,TN
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Head Start, South Central Human Resource Agency, enhancing operational efficiency and team performance. Excelled in critical thinking and effective communication, significantly improving program delivery and staff development. Expert in policy implementation and recruitment, achieving outstanding compliance and engagement levels.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CENTER SUPERVISOR
HEAD START, SOUTH CENTRAL HUMAN RESOURCE AGENCY
03.2022 - Current
- Planned, coordinated, and supervised daily operations in order to ensure smooth functioning of the center.
- Provide Head Start services for children and their families per Head Start Performance Standards and Tennessee Licensing Regulations.
- Train and supervise teachers and support staff.
- Maintain attendance, disability and medical records for children in the Child Plus database.
- Complete needs assessments and provide referrals with community partners.
- Recruit for the Head Start program.
- Ensuring the documentation for children's developmental progress has been recorded in Teaching Strategies Gold for each checkpoint.
- Oversee employee time and approve timesheets.
- Provide representation for children with disabilities to the LEA.
- Organized monthly team building activities to foster collaboration among staff.
- Created effective communication protocols between staff members and families.
TEACHER
HEAD START, SOUTH CENTRAL HUMAN RESOURCE AGENCY
09.2016 - 03.2022
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans and small group lessons for children based on each child's development of learning.
- Documented developmental progress in Teaching Strategies Gold.
- Referred children with suspected disabilities and attended IEP meetings.
- Developed and maintained classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for social and emotional development of students.
- Provided feedback to parents regarding student's academic growth and behavioral development.
- Developed strategies to effectively manage classroom behavior, promote positive learning environment and ensure student safety.
TEACHER ASSISTANT
HEAD START, SOUTH CENTRAL HUMAN RESOURCE AGENCY
08.2013 - 09.2016
- Managed classroom while teacher was absent.
- Assisted with disability referrals and IEP meetings.
- Provided assistance in various activities to children with their learning needs.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop lesson plans that met the individual needs of each student.
- Assisted teachers in monitoring students' behavior, maintaining positive classroom atmosphere, and applying rules.
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER/NUTRITION WORKER/CUSTODIAN
HEAD START, SOUTH CENTRAL HUMAN RESOURCE AGENCY
10.2012 - 08.2013
- Provided meals according to nutrition guidelines.
- Managed classroom environment, helping students learn in absence of regular teachers.
- Fostered a safe and positive learning environment.
- Provided custodial services: cleaning bathrooms, clean floors, and taking out trash.
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER/EXTENDED SCHOOL PROGRAM
Franklin County Schools
09.2011 - 08.2013
- Taught the lesson outlined and described as prepared by the absent teacher.
- Maintained the established routines and procedures of the school and classroom to which assigned.
- Assume responsibility for overseeing student behavior in class and during lunch and recess periods.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Interdisciplinary Studies
Tennessee Tech University
Cookeville, TN12.2019
Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) - Early Childhood Education (AECE)
Motlow State Community College
Tullahoma, TN05.2013
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Policy Implementation
- Problem Solving
- Active Listening
- Data Entry
- Computer Literacy
- Workplace Safety
- Recruitment and Hiring
- Staff Training
- Resource Allocation
- Effective Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Creative Solutions
- Task Delegation
- Team Management
- Coaching and Mentoring
Certification
- CPR/First Aid
- CLASS Certified
Timeline
CENTER SUPERVISOR
HEAD START, SOUTH CENTRAL HUMAN RESOURCE AGENCY
03.2022 - Current
TEACHER
HEAD START, SOUTH CENTRAL HUMAN RESOURCE AGENCY
09.2016 - 03.2022
TEACHER ASSISTANT
HEAD START, SOUTH CENTRAL HUMAN RESOURCE AGENCY
08.2013 - 09.2016
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER/NUTRITION WORKER/CUSTODIAN
HEAD START, SOUTH CENTRAL HUMAN RESOURCE AGENCY
10.2012 - 08.2013
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER/EXTENDED SCHOOL PROGRAM
Franklin County Schools
09.2011 - 08.2013
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Interdisciplinary Studies
Tennessee Tech University
Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) - Early Childhood Education (AECE)
Motlow State Community College
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