Wendi Knutson
Chandler,Arizona
Summary
Dedicated Early Childcare Specialist provides students with safe and nurturing learning environment. Possesses excellent communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills. Successful at working with any size classes to realize comprehensive growth. Kind professional looking to optimize individual student experiences into long-term success. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Head Start Teacher
Maricopa County Head Start
07.2015 - 02.2023
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
- Organized activities to teach preschool and Toddler children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback on educational development.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers and Toddlers.
- Increased student and parent satisfaction by frequently communicating with students and parents about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
Quality First Coach
Southwest Human Development
01.2010 - 06.2015
- Recorded, analyzed, and distributed statistical information.
- Applied coaching techniques and tools to support managers and team members in improving performance.
- Established and tracked quality department goals and objectives.
- Specified quality requirements of raw materials with suppliers.
- Evaluated interactions between associates and customers to assess personnel performance.
- Determined quality department standards, practices, and procedures.
- Implemented new quality assurance and customer service standards.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
Assistant Director/ Field Manager
Bright Horizons Early Learning Center
03.1996 - 01.2006
- Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Maintained technical knowledge of regulations, industry trends and applicable laws regarding human resources for operation.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
- Monitored personnel performance to identify opportunities for improvement and develop solutions to productivity issues.
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Christian Education
Triune Biblical University
Kelso, WA12.2009
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Northwest Bible College
Kirkland, WA05.1984
High School Diploma -
Ingelmoor High School
Bothell, Wa05.1980
Skills
- Educational Opportunities
- Feeding Guidelines Knowledge
- Head Start Program Knowledge
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Instructional Strategies
- Home Visits
- Special Needs Support
- Program and Classroom Management
- Adaptive and Creative
- Confidential Services
- Staff Meetings
- Early Childhood Education Knowledge
- Effective Prioritization Skills
- Student Performance Evaluation
- Developmental Tracking
- Enrollment Management
- Classroom Management Techniques
- Student Needs Assessments
- Common Core Learning Standards
- Connect with Parents
- Encouraging Participation and Inclusivity
- School Policy and Rules Enforcement
- Daily Schedule Creation
- Facilitating Online Learning
- Social-Emotional Learning
- Progress Tracking and Reporting
- Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
- Communicating with Parents and Teachers
- Caring and Empathetic Demeanor
- Teacher and Administrator Collaboration
- No Child Left Behind Requirement
- Head Start Performance Standards
- Parent-Teacher Conferences
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Student Behavior and Progress Reporting
- Child CPR and First Aid
- Enthusiasm for Students and Teaching
Timeline
Early Head Start Teacher
Maricopa County Head Start
07.2015 - 02.2023
Quality First Coach
Southwest Human Development
01.2010 - 06.2015
Assistant Director/ Field Manager
Bright Horizons Early Learning Center
03.1996 - 01.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Christian Education
Triune Biblical University
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Northwest Bible College
High School Diploma -
Ingelmoor High School
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