Anna Collins
Peoria
Summary
Dynamic Assistant Director with proven expertise in staff coordination, compliance monitoring, and engaging teaching techniques. Committed to fostering a positive learning environment and enhancing operational efficiency in educational settings.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Director
Cadence Academy Preschool
Peoria Heights
08.2023 - Current
- Coordinated staff training sessions to improve teaching techniques and classroom management.
- Oversaw daily operations to ensure a safe and engaging environment for children.
- Monitored compliance with licensing regulations and health standards in the preschool.
- Mentored new teachers by providing guidance on best practices and classroom activities.
- Managed daily workflow of personnel by assigning tasks and tracking progress.
Lead Teacher PFA Para
Cadence Academy Preschool
Peoria Heights
08.2018 - 08.2023
- Led classroom activities that enhanced social and emotional development among students.
- Designed engaging lesson plans that improved student engagement and accommodated diverse learning needs.
- Implemented assessment tools to track student progress and growth.
- Collaborated with parents to align on strategies for supporting student behavior and development.
- Created a positive classroom environment that encouraged student participation.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Elementary Education
Illinois Central College
East Peoria, IL05-2009
Skills
- compliance monitoring
- student assessment
- lesson planning
- Classroom leadership
- staff training
- parent collaboration
Timeline
Assistant Director
Cadence Academy Preschool
08.2023 - Current
Lead Teacher PFA Para
Cadence Academy Preschool
08.2018 - 08.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Elementary Education
Illinois Central College