Yeiszmen Nicole Johnson
Columbia,SC
Summary
Seasoned Assistant Director at Sunshine House, adept in crisis management and fostering employee relations, significantly enhanced community engagement and program quality. Leveraged project management skills to streamline operations, achieving a notable increase in parent satisfaction. Demonstrates a confident approach through continuous professional development and effective leadership.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Director
Sunshine House
Irmo, SC
01.2021 - Current
- Collaborate with the Center Director on budget planning and financial management
- Handle parent inquiries, concerns, and communication effectively and professionally
- Support the coordination of special events and activities within the center
- Regulating safety and compliance to promote a safe and healthy environment by adhering to safety guidelines and protocols
- Ensure compliance with state licensing regulations and maintain necessary certifications
- Conduct regular safety drills and training for staff and children
- Parent and community engagement by fostering positive relationships with parents and guardians through open communication and regular updates
- Organize and participate in parent-teacher conferences and family engagement events
- Collaborate with community organizations to enhance the center's programs and resources
- Giving quality assurance by assisting in maintaining accreditation and quality standards set by relevant agencies
- Monitor and assess program effectiveness, making improvements as necessary
- Seek opportunities for professional development and stay current with early childhood education trends
Administrative Assistant
Shandon Weekday School
Columbia, SC
03.2018 - 11.2021
- Responsibility includes providing administrative support to ensure efficient operation of office
- Answers phone calls, schedules meetings and supports visitors
- Completes operational requirements by scheduling and assigning administrative projects and expediting work results
- Develops administrative staff by providing information, educational opportunities, and experiential growth opportunities
- Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements, calling for repairs, maintaining equipment inventories and evaluating new equipment and techniques
- Maintains supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level, anticipating needed supplies, placing, and expediting orders for supplies
Assistant Director
Good Shepherd Day School
05.2016 - 06.2018
- Responsibilities includes staff supervision and development by assisting in recruiting, hiring, and training new childcare staff
- Provide leadership, mentorship, and ongoing support to teachers and support staff
- Conduct regular staff meetings to facilitate communication and professional development
- Collaborate with the Center Director to evaluate staff performance and provide constructive feedback
- Cultivate curriculum and program development by contributing to the development and implementation of age-appropriate, educational, and engaging curriculum
- Ensure compliance with state and local regulations regarding curriculum standards and child development best practices
- Evaluate and update curriculum materials and resources as needed
- Completing administrative tasks by assisting in maintaining accurate records related to enrollment, attendance, and billing
Lead Preschool Educator (Three-year-old program)
Covenant Christian Academy
08.2013 - 04.2016
- Responsibilities include creating a learning environment appropriate for preschool children that furthers each child's initiative, encourages their active exploration of material, and extend their development social interactions and fosters sustained engagement with other children and activities
Grant Writer
Communities in Schools of South Carolina
03.2010 - 08.2013
- Responsibilities include, but not limited to, planning, and implementing developmental programs based on observations of children and families collectively and individually
- Collaborate with a variety of parties for the purpose of securing funding to maintain and enhance services and/or programs
- Coordinate all grant processes for the purpose of ensuring compliance with the district, state, federal and other funder guidelines
- Monitoring proposals and funding application requirements for the purpose of utilizing time and resource to maximize successful awarding of grant funds
- Research grant opportunities for developing addition funding resources for both current and proposed services, programs and administrative operations as well as serving as a clearinghouse for potential grant funding opportunities
Education
Masters -
Higher Education Administration
Bachelor of Science -
Psychology
Associate of the Arts -
Early Care and Education
Skills
- New market research
- Economic development
- Project management
- Crisis management
- Employee relations
- Creative direction
Timeline
Assistant Director
Sunshine House
01.2021 - Current
Administrative Assistant
Shandon Weekday School
03.2018 - 11.2021
Assistant Director
Good Shepherd Day School
05.2016 - 06.2018
Lead Preschool Educator (Three-year-old program)
Covenant Christian Academy
08.2013 - 04.2016
Grant Writer
Communities in Schools of South Carolina
03.2010 - 08.2013
Masters -
Higher Education Administration
Bachelor of Science -
Psychology
Associate of the Arts -
Early Care and Education