Tina Walker
Holly Hill
Summary
My love for watching children succeed started many years ago. I started as an afterscool teacher when my children were small and moved on to be the 3 year old teacher at a private Lutheran school. My love for teaching really started to take off. I went to DBCC now Daytona State College and received my CDA then years later received my Directors Credential from Flagler Technical College.
I have strong communication skill with staff and parents. Experienced in managing daily operation in and out of the classroom.
Love when the lightblub moment goes off.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Preschool Director
Dragonfly Learning Academy
Holly Hill, Fl
06.2024 - Current
- Prepared monthly calendars with activities for the school year,
- Gathered supplies for teachers to help teachers implement curriculum,
- Supervised daily operations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and licensing requirements.
- Organize events
- Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication skills and fostering professional relationships among colleagues.
- Communication with parents
- Stepping in as Director when not in
Preschool Director
Inspirations Learning Center
Daytona Beach, FL
08.2018 - 06.2024
- Led curriculum development, ensuring alignment with educational standards and child development principles.
- Managed daily operations, maintaining compliance with state licensing regulations and health standards.
- Mentored teaching staff, fostering professional growth through training and performance evaluations.
- Supervised teaching staff and resolved issues.
- Maintained compliance with state licensing regulations through diligent record keeping and routine inspections preparation.
- Hired and trained new preschool employees.
- Managed program paperwork and child records to comply with state requirements.
- Engaged with parents and families to build positive relationships for children to thrive.
Lead VPK Teacher
Kids Cabana
Daytona Beach, FL
07.2014 - 07.2018
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with early childhood education standards.
- Collaborated with parents and guardians to foster positive learning environments.
- Assessed student progress and adjusted curricula based on developmental milestones.
- Coordinated educational activities that promote social, emotional, and cognitive growth.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment by promoting collaboration and open communication among students.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
VPK Teacher/Preschool DIrector
Trinity Lutheran School
Holly Hill, Fl
03.1997 - 06.2014
- Designed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with developmental benchmarks.
- Fostered a nurturing classroom environment promoting social, emotional, and cognitive growth.
- Collaborated with parents to support children's learning objectives and developmental milestones.
- Promoted literacy skills among students with engaging reading materials tailored to their interests and abilities.
- Strengthened student emotional growth by incorporating social-emotional learning strategies into daily routines and lessons.
- Fostered a positive learning environment, implementing classroom management strategies for effective behavior modification.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
Education
No Degree - Directors Credential VPK Endorsed
Flagler Technical College
Palm Coast, FL06-2012
High School Diploma -
Mainland High School
Daytona Beach, FL06-1987
No Degree - CDA /Child Development Certificate
Daytona State College/DBCC
Daytona Beach, FL05-2001
Skills
- Effective communication with staff and parents
- Managing daily operations for the safety of students and staff
- Organizing daily activities
- Curriculum planning
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking Abilities
- Adaptability and flexibility
- CPR and First Aid
Certification
- CDA, [Daytona State College] - [2002]
- Directors Credential, Flagler Technical College, 2012
Timeline
Assistant Preschool Director
Dragonfly Learning Academy
06.2024 - Current
Preschool Director
Inspirations Learning Center
08.2018 - 06.2024
Lead VPK Teacher
Kids Cabana
07.2014 - 07.2018
VPK Teacher/Preschool DIrector
Trinity Lutheran School
03.1997 - 06.2014
No Degree - Directors Credential VPK Endorsed
Flagler Technical College
High School Diploma -
Mainland High School
No Degree - CDA /Child Development Certificate
Daytona State College/DBCC