Jessica Weeks
Vinton,VA
Summary
At Children's Castle, I excelled in staff management and early childhood education, mentoring teachers. My leadership ensured compliance with state regulations, significantly improving teaching techniques and classroom environments, demonstrating a commitment to safety and high-quality childcare. I have worked in childcare for 18 years and love seeing the children grow.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Director/ Teacher
Children's Castle
07.2004 - Current
- Mentored junior teachers, sharing best practices and providing constructive feedback to improve their teaching techniques.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Fostered a stimulating learning environment by maintaining well-organized and dynamic classroom spaces for daily use.
- Oversaw compliance with state licensing regulations, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of requirements and addressing any areas needing improvement promptly.
- Implemented safety procedures and protocols to maintain a secure environment for both children and staff members.
- Mentored new hires during onboarding process, facilitating smooth integration into the childcare center team dynamics.
- Adapted staffing schedules to accommodate fluctuating enrollment numbers, maintaining appropriate child-to-staff ratios while optimizing resource allocation.
- Supervised and managed team of childcare professionals to guarantee highest standards of care.
- Supported student growth in developing self-help skills to promote independence and selfconfidence.
- Maintained a safe learning environment by adhering to established health and safety protocols and promptly addressing any concerns or issues.
- Promoted a healthy lifestyle among children by fostering daily physical exercises and providing nutritious meals.
- Developed age-appropriate lesson plans that integrated play-based learning opportunities for cognitive, social-emotional, physical, and creative development.
- Enhanced children''s communication skills by incorporating sign language and visual aids in daily activities.
Education
High School Diploma - Child Development
William Bryd High School
Roanoke, VA06.2004
Skills
- Parent-teacher relations
- Mentoring Teachers
- Staff Management
- Early Childhood Education
- Student Engagement
- School safety
- Teacher Training
- Classroom Management
- Student evaluations
Timeline
Director/ Teacher
Children's Castle
07.2004 - Current
High School Diploma - Child Development
William Bryd High School
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