Twintina Wright-Garrett
Norfolk
Summary
Multi-talented Assistant Director focused on streamlining operations and increasing team productivity. Fully versed in office functions to meet deadlines. Mentors and coaches staff to optimal levels of productivity and leadership.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1996
1996
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Director/Lead Teacher
Emmanuel Children Learning Center
Virginia Beach
06.2024 - Current
- Assisted in daily operations of early childhood education programs.
- Coordinated schedules and activities for staff and children.
- Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance children's learning experiences.
- Communicated with parents regarding child progress and program updates.
- Maintained classroom environments to ensure safety and compliance standards.
- Collaborated with team members to implement educational initiatives effectively.
- Organized community events to promote children's educational opportunities.
- Supervised recruitment process including interviewing candidates, making hiring decisions and onboarding new hires.
Assistant Director/Lead Teacher, Two-Year-Olds Classroom
Courthouse Montessori School
Virginia Beach
03.2021 - 10.2024
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to streamline project workflows and enhance collaboration.
- Developed strategic plans to align departmental objectives with organizational goals.
- Facilitated training sessions to improve staff competencies and operational efficiency.
Preschool Teacher
My Joy Learning Center
Norfolk
03.2024 - 05.2024
- Designed engaging lesson plans to foster children's cognitive and social skills.
- Implemented daily activities that promote physical development and creativity.
- Collaborated with parents to support children's learning and emotional well-being.
Preschool Teacher Leader
Brilliant Beginnings Learning Center
Virginia Beach
04.2017 - 03.2021
- Led curriculum development for early childhood education programs.
- Mentored and trained new preschool teachers on best practices.
- Facilitated parent-teacher meetings to discuss student progress.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies/Early Childhood
Norfolk State University
Norfolk, Virginia, VA 08.1990 - 05.1996
Norview High School
Norfolk, Virginia, VASkills
- Curriculum development
- Lesson planning
- Staff supervision
- Compliance management
- Cross-functional coordination
- Strategic planning
- Community engagement
- Parent communication
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Conflict resolution
- Leadership skills
- Employee relations
Certification
First Aid and CPR
MAT
Numerous of State Certified Trainings
Accomplishments
Teacher of the Year
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Assistant Director/Lead Teacher
Emmanuel Children Learning Center
06.2024 - Current
Preschool Teacher
My Joy Learning Center
03.2024 - 05.2024
Assistant Director/Lead Teacher, Two-Year-Olds Classroom
Courthouse Montessori School
03.2021 - 10.2024
Preschool Teacher Leader
Brilliant Beginnings Learning Center
04.2017 - 03.2021
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies/Early Childhood
Norfolk State University
08.1990 - 05.1996
Norview High School