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Valerie Hawes

Litchfield,CT

Summary

Motivational leader and organizational problem-solver with advanced supervisory, team building and customer service skills. Experience stepping into roles and quickly making positive changes to drive company success. Focused on using training, monitoring and morale-building techniques to maximize employee engagement and performance.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Office Manager

Washington Montessori
09.2022 - Current
  • Greeter – Welcome and perform security check-in of visitors.
  • Organizer – schedule and manage School director’s calendars.
  • Coordinator – Maintain facilities and events calendar.
  • Overseer – Managed ordering of all office and special events supplies.
  • Liaison – serve as the central point of communication between staff, parents, and stakeholders.
  • Report Manager Prepare weekly performance reports.

Head of School

Leadership Academy
09.2011 - 08.2027
  • Advocate - Assess educational policies in terms of what is best for the whole child.
  • Politician - govern the affairs of the school jurisdiction and the electorate through school jurisdiction.
  • Goal Setter - implement strategies to execute the wishes of the board.
  • Strategist- prioritize considering community expectations, available resources, and sound educational practice.
  • Evaluator - Ensure policies are within the parameters of the board's authority, consistent with the motto and goals, and compatible with other policies.

Montessori Teacher

Homeschool
09.2008 - 06.2014
  • Developer - implemented curriculum and non-academic classes.
  • Creator - developed course syllabus, study guides, assessments, and other additional documents to assist in academic success.
  • Innovator - used technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process.
  • Researcher - explored and introduced differential learning strategies for a neurodivergent learner.
  • Supporter - offered tips and strategies that helped students analyze and improve study methods and habits.

Education

MS Applied Behavioral Analysis -

Northwest Connecticut State University
Danbury, CT
12-2026

BS Psychology -

Columbia College
Columbia, SC
04-2024

Skills

  • Staff hiring
  • Operations Management
  • Team Supervision
  • Data Entry
  • Administrative Support
  • Customer Service
  • Inventory Control
  • Project Management
  • Facility Management
  • Event Coordination

Certification

  • CPR
  • First Aid
  • Neurofeedback
  • Yoga Instructor

References

Upon request.

Timeline

Office Manager

Washington Montessori
09.2022 - Current

Head of School

Leadership Academy
09.2011 - 08.2027

Montessori Teacher

Homeschool
09.2008 - 06.2014

MS Applied Behavioral Analysis -

Northwest Connecticut State University

BS Psychology -

Columbia College

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