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Debra Rudauskas

Chicago,IL

Summary

Adaptable Nursery Lead and Toddler Teacher with a proven track record at The Salvation Army College for Officer Training, showcasing exceptional skills in parent-teacher communication and lesson development. Excelled in creating safe and engaging learning environments, enhancing childcare quality through caring and hands teaching methods. Achieved notable improvements in child development and educational outcomes by implementing a Montessori curriculum which is hands on learning.

Backed by a solid foundation in multitasking and typing at 40-50 wpm, and a history of working as an Administrative Assistant. Has adapted to many rolls for The College for Officer Training, such as Brengle work, housekeeping, and teaching and childcare.

Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Nursery Lead Teacher

The Salvation Army College for Officer Training
09.2002 - Current
  • Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding their child's progress and reaching milestones. Talked about things parents could be doing at home so we would all be on the same page.
  • Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every child in my care
  • Assisted in coordinating FCC events such as parent nights, the Christmas Program, and end of the year program.
  • Conducted ongoing assessments to monitor child's progress and suggested some adjustments.
  • Traveled with our class to Commissioning Programs and Fall Retreats for 20+ years.
  • Met with my supervisor regularly to discuss areas I needed to work on, and also my strengths.
  • Helped children explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss teaching strategies.
  • Created and developed fun and creative lesson plans to meet the children's age appropriate needs.
  • Fostered child's curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities such as painting, water play, letter recognition, number recognition, learning colors, shapes, numbers, and letters.
  • Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss childs' progress and to learn more about their routines at home.
  • Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep children engaged. I do love the Montessori program of teaching very much and I also book curriculum.
  • Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
  • Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature/music from world cultures.
  • Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
  • Organized field trips that enriched classroom learning experiences by connecting students with real-world applications of course concepts.
  • Order supplies as needed.
  • Keep our classroom budget updated.
  • Keep daily logs updated
  • Memory books at the end of the year.
  • Classroom Decorating
  • Worked one-on-one with children and other teachers to increase overall classroom success.
  • Made End of the Year slide shows
  • Would fill in anywhere needed if there was a staff shortage.
  • Helped parents feel at ease when leaving their children in our care. Made myself available always if they needed to talk or come down and visit.


Brengle Holiness Conference


  • Cleaned and stocked apartments for guests and maintained them while they were here on campus.
  • Shampooed carpets
  • Cleaned the public restrooms
  • Filled Supplies
  • Created Bulletin Boards and Signs where directed to.
  • Helped move some furniture
  • Provided childcare for the Officer Children when needed. (Toddler age through Teens)
  • Trained new Brengle ladies who were hired to help during the summer
  • Anything Major Hammerly asked me to do!


Data Entry Clerk

Floppy Support
02.2000 - 01.2002
  • Completed data entry tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Followed established procedures to enter and process data correctly.


Worked from Home

Business Department Administrative Assistant

The Salvation Army College For Officer Training
01.1993 - 07.1996
  • Assisted with company events and meetings, communications, promotional materials and administrative tasks.
  • Oversaw reception support, answered phones and greeted visitors.
  • Collaborated with other departments on various projects, contributing to their timely completion and overall success.
  • Dictation/typing
  • LIght accounting
  • Helped Major Cheryl Lawry with monthly budget
  • Ordered office supplies for all departments
  • Maintain confidentiality
  • Exceeded performance metrics consistently, earning recognition as a top performer within the team.
  • Addressed cadet inquiries to ensure satisfaction and foster positive experiences.
  • Made yearly Commissioning Brief
  • Boosted team morale by consistently recognizing colleagues' contributions and achievements.
  • Maintained cadet files
  • Participated in training programs to enhance computer knowledge and customer service skills.
  • Exhibited high energy and professionalism when dealing with cadets and staff.
  • Picked up delegates from the airport or train station when they arrived for Brengle.

Data Entry

Thybony Wallcoverings
07.1990 - 01.1993
  • Enhanced campaign efficiency through accurate data entry and organization of collected information.
  • Assisted with data entry for faster report generation and analysis.
  • Expedited data entry tasks by utilizing advanced software tools and keyboard shortcuts.
  • Reduced invoice processing time with automated data entry tools, improving overall department productivity.
  • Worked in any department needed
  • Receptionist duties
  • Customer Service/Took wallpaper orders over the phone
  • Managed office tasks efficiently, ensuring timely completion of paperwork and data entry.
  • Boosted overall efficiency with thorough record-keeping and accurate data entry.
  • Performed data entry, filing, copying and faxing.
  • Handled data entry and other related work for supervisors and program managers.
  • Printed vendor checks

Education

Administrative Assistant Diploma - Administrative Assistant

Penn Foster
Scottsdale, Arizona
02-2025

Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Penn Foster College
Scottsdale, AZ
03-2021

Skills

  • Childcare needs
  • Safety awareness
  • Key decision making
  • Parent-teacher collaboration
  • Lesson development
  • Childcare requirements
  • Safe learning environment
  • Parental participation
  • Typing 40-50 wpm
  • Multitasking
  • Team building
  • Adaptability
  • Plan lessons

Accomplishments

    When THQ came a few year back and told Debbie that an Associates Degree was needed for the position she held. They also told her it was not needed for her as she was already grandfathered in. Debbie went and got her Associates Degree anyway, even through Covid-19 she continued her studies and working to get her hours completed.

Certification

-Safe From Harm Training

-Food Born Illnesses Training

-CPR/First Aid Training (adults and children)

-AED Training(adults and children)

-Harassment in the Work Place Training

-Transportation and Field Trip Safety

-Inclusion of Children with Special Needs Training

-Preventing the Spread of Bloodborne Pathogens Training

-Understanding Aggressive and Defiant Behaviors Training

-Currently working on Administrative Assistant Diploma

Timeline

Nursery Lead Teacher

The Salvation Army College for Officer Training
09.2002 - Current

Data Entry Clerk

Floppy Support
02.2000 - 01.2002

Business Department Administrative Assistant

The Salvation Army College For Officer Training
01.1993 - 07.1996

Data Entry

Thybony Wallcoverings
07.1990 - 01.1993

Administrative Assistant Diploma - Administrative Assistant

Penn Foster

Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Penn Foster College
Debra Rudauskas