The Kids Place - Director Resume Example

Isaiah Edwards

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Professional Summary

Accomplished and energetic director with a solid history of achievement in quality childcare education. Motivated leader with strong organizational and prioritization abilities. Areas of expertise include Active Learning, Active Listening and Service Orientation.

Skills

Critical Thinking
Judgment and Decision Making

Active Learning
Management of Personnel Resources

Education and Training
Troubleshooting

Instructing
Coordination

Experience

Director Jul 2007－Present The Kids Place LaSalle, Il

Set educational standards and goals, and help establish policies, procedures, and programs to carry them out.

Recruit, hire, train, and evaluate primary and supplemental staff, and recommend personnel actions for programs and services.

Determine allocations of funds for staff, supplies, materials, and equipment, and authorize purchases.

Review and evaluate new and current programs to determine their efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance with state, local, and federal regulations, and recommend any necessary modifications.

Review and interpret government codes, and develop procedures to meet codes and to ensure facility safety, security, and maintenance.

Prepare and submit budget requests or grant proposals to solicit program funding.

Inform businesses, community groups, and governmental agencies about educational needs, available programs, and program policies.

Monitor students' progress, and provide students and teachers with assistance in resolving any problems.

Confer with parents and staff to discuss educational activities and policies, and students' behavioral or learning problems.

Teacher Oct 1996－Jul 2007 The Kids Place La Salle, Il

Establish and enforce rules for behavior, and procedures for maintaining order.

Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, storytelling, and field trips.

Teach basic skills such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, personal hygiene, and social skills.

Observe and evaluate children's performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.

Read books to entire classes or to small groups.

Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play.

Provide disabled students with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities such as restrooms.

Serve meals and snacks in accordance with nutritional guidelines.

Teach proper eating habits and personal hygiene.

Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.

Enforce all administration policies and rules governing students.

Identify children showing signs of emotional, developmental, or health-related problems, and discuss them with supervisors, parents or guardians, and child development specialists.

Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to children.

Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and needs, determine their priorities for their children, and suggest ways that they can promote learning and development.

Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.

Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.

Arrange indoor and outdoor space to facilitate creative play, motor-skill activities, and safety.

Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.

Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress.

Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.

Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.

Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.

Attend staff meetings, and serve on committees as required.

Home Visitor Sep 1994－Jun 1996 Head Start Rockfalls, Il

Organize and share activities designed to promote physical, mental and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, storytelling, and field trips with families
To be a catalyst and liaison between Tri County Opportunities Council Head Start Program and to enroll families
To support parents as the main educator in the child's life
Complete assessment and summary on each child, create Individual Education Plan.
To assist parents in planning play day and family days.
Maintain confidentiality