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Joy Rogers

Richmond

Summary


Experienced early childhood educator with strong focus on creating engaging, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate learning environments. Skilled in curriculum design, classroom management, and fostering positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues. Known for adaptability, teamwork, and achieving desired educational outcomes. Consistently reliable and responsive to changing classroom needs.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Preschool Teacher

Westover Hills Preschool
01.2018 - Current
  • Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child's progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
  • Contributed to the successful implementation of school-wide initiatives by collaborating with colleagues on curriculum development, professional development, and other projects.
  • Fostered safe and inclusive classroom environment, allowing students to express themselves freely and respectfully.
  • Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
  • Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
  • Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
  • Boosted children''s social development by promoting positive interactions among peers through group activities and collaborative projects.

Office Manager

Concept Color Automotive, LLC
01.2013 - 01.2018
  • Wrote company business plan
  • Performed accounts receivable duties including invoicing, discrepancies and reconciliation
  • Managed accountant services and tax filings
  • Created company’s first employee manual
  • Prepared and distributed payroll for staff
  • Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
  • Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.

Office Assistant

Lamplighter Roasting Company
01.2011 - 01.2013
  • Categorized and implemented filing systems for paperwork
  • Reviewed timesheets for employees
  • Tallied and deposited daily cash intake

Repair Manager

Schwarzschild Jewelers
01.2010 - 09.2011
  • Implemented marketing strategies which resulted in 10% growth of our customer base
  • Continuously followed up with jewelers, watchmakers, engravers and vendors to manage timelines, problem solve, and maintain customer satisfaction
  • Worked with store manager to set policies
  • Created detailed estimates
  • Directed sales staff in repair process and paperwork
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and providing clear communication throughout the repair process.
  • Fostered strong relationships with clients through consistently exceptional service delivery.
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
  • Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
  • Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.

Floater and Front Office Manager

Central Montessori School
01.2009 - 01.2010
  • Communicated information to parents, including emergency calls
  • Maintained student/staff records
  • Worked directly with students both individually and as a group
  • Responsible for office tasks as well as parent/prospective parent communication
  • Monitored financial transactions at the front desk, ensuring accurate billing procedures and minimizing discrepancies.
  • Managed files and records for clients and adhered to safety procedures to prevent breaches and data misuse.
  • Provided a safe space for children who needed to leave the classroom and created plans to work through the problems to change the behavior.
  • Cooked with the primary class weekly, assisted on field trips, and filled in wherever needed.

Payroll Clerk

Philip Morris USA (via Key Personnel)
01.2007 - 01.2009
  • Act as liaison between finance department and hourly employees, knowledgeable about payroll rules and regulations
  • Input hourly payroll data into payroll system
  • Verify hours worked, job rate, job code, shift differential and overtime
  • Distribute, collect and submit weekly time sheets
  • Sort, verify and distribute weekly paychecks
  • Assist supervisor with overtime solicitation, notify hourly workforce of changes to hours/assignments

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Biology

Hollins University
Roanoke, VA
01.2001

Skills

  • Communication with Adults and Children
  • Collaboration
  • Attention to Detail
  • Problem Solving
  • Creative teaching strategies
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Social skills development
  • Classroom management experience
  • Conflict resolution techniques
  • Cultural sensitivity
  • Play-based learning
  • Curriculum implementation

Volunteer Contributions

  • Riverview Community Park, President, 01/01/15, Present, Communication with funding group and Parks and Rec to establish new playground and community space
  • The Maymont Civic League, Vice-President, 01/01/21, 12/31/25, Lead community meetings, Work closely with city representatives, Maintain web presence, Community outreach

Timeline

Preschool Teacher

Westover Hills Preschool
01.2018 - Current

Office Manager

Concept Color Automotive, LLC
01.2013 - 01.2018

Office Assistant

Lamplighter Roasting Company
01.2011 - 01.2013

Repair Manager

Schwarzschild Jewelers
01.2010 - 09.2011

Floater and Front Office Manager

Central Montessori School
01.2009 - 01.2010

Payroll Clerk

Philip Morris USA (via Key Personnel)
01.2007 - 01.2009

Bachelor of Arts - Biology

Hollins University

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