VaPreece Cook
Chicago
Summary
Energetic leader promotes 10 years of industry experience with superior record of accomplishment. Ambitious and highly motivated Assistant Director surpasses demanding objectives and achieves or exceeds set goals. Multi-tasking Manager well-known for creating positive workplace culture and high-performing teams.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Director
KinderCare Learning Centers
12.2023 - Current
- Increased student engagement by incorporating real-life examples and hands-on activities in lesson plans.
- Assisted the Director in developing innovative programs to improve students'' academic performance and retention rate.
- Streamlined communication between teachers, parents, and administrators to foster a collaborative learning environment.
- Mentored new teachers through observation, feedback, and professional development opportunities.
- Led professional development workshops on topics such as classroom management, differentiated instruction, and assessment strategies.
- Evaluated teacher performance through classroom observations and provided constructive feedback for improvement.
- Fostered a positive school culture by promoting open communication among staff members and celebrating successes together as a team.
- Implemented effective conflict resolution strategies for resolving issues among faculty members or between students.
- Conducted regular safety drills to ensure preparedness in case of emergency situations at school premises.
- Worked closely with management to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operations.
- Trained and mentored new employees on industry practices and business operations.
- Created and updated physical records and digital files to maintain current, accurate, and compliant documentation.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
- Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
- Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
- Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets.
Lead Preschool Teacher
KinderCare Learning Center
09.2014 - 12.2023
- Enhanced preschoolers'' learning experiences by incorporating creative and interactive teaching methods in daily lessons.
- Developed individualized lesson plans for each student, resulting in increased academic growth and understanding.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop curriculum and share best practices, improving overall classroom effectiveness.
- Fostered a nurturing and inclusive classroom environment where all students felt comfortable participating and sharing ideas.
- Implemented a variety of assessment tools to track student progress and adjust instruction accordingly, leading to improved learning outcomes.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication regarding their child''s progress, fostering increased parental involvement in the educational process.
- Mentored new educators on effective teaching strategies, contributing to their professional development and success in the classroom.
- Managed classroom materials efficiently, ensuring availability of necessary resources for daily activities and reducing waste.
- Provided support for children with special needs or behavioral challenges, implementing personalized accommodations to promote inclusivity within the classroom setting.
- Attended professional development workshops regularly, staying up-to-date with current early childhood education trends and techniques for enhanced instruction quality.
- Promoted strong literacy skills by incorporating reading activities throughout the day, laying a solid foundation for future academic achievement.
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques when addressing behavioral issues, maintaining a respectful and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Empowered students as leaders by assigning age-appropriate responsibilities within the classroom community, fostering independence and self-confidence among preschoolers.
- Incorporated play-based learning opportunities into daily routines, allowing students to explore new concepts while developing critical thinking skills through hands-on experiences.
- Conducted regular parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress and areas of improvement, encouraging a collaborative approach to education.
- Supported the social-emotional development of students by implementing lessons on empathy, communication skills, and conflict resolution.
- Enhanced classroom efficiency by streamlining daily routines and procedures, saving valuable instructional time for academic learning opportunities.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Utilized books, songs and games to engage students.
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Planned educational opportunities based on children's interests.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Prepared pre-class materials.
- Assisted and supervised eight children through entire school day.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Rasmussen College - Topeka
Topeka, KS05.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Olive Harvey
Chicago, IL05.2014
GED -
Olive Harvey
Chicago, IL04.1996
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Data Analysis
- Operations Management
- Grant Proposals
Timeline
Assistant Director
KinderCare Learning Centers
12.2023 - Current
Lead Preschool Teacher
KinderCare Learning Center
09.2014 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Rasmussen College - Topeka
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Olive Harvey
GED -
Olive Harvey
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