JODIE WARD
Greer
Summary
Dedicated preschool director with expertise in early childhood education. Highly organized and experienced in educational and behavioral developmental. Passionate about providing quality care and instruction for children and a safe and fun environment for staff.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Preschool Director
Apalache Christian Academy
10.2024 - Current
- Established school policies and communicated to staff and parents for well-coordinated and high-quality daily operations.
- Supervised teaching staff and resolved issues.
- Developed educational curricula that promoted development in key behavioral and educational areas.
- Recruited new students for admission through marketing and events.
- Hired and trained new preschool employees.
- Evaluated staff and offered guidance to enhance knowledge, skills, and professional development to optimize learning environment.
- Managed program paperwork and child records to comply with state requirements.
Teacher
Fairview Child Development Center
05.2024 - Current
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Monitored entrances and exits to maintain safety and organized environments.
- Maintained child-friendly environment with access to outdoor activities.
- Meticulously sanitized toys and play equipment.
- Led children in creative, athletic, and educational activities while maintaining safe and orderly group.
- Developed age-appropriate activities and crafts to engage children.
Preschool Teacher
Apalache Christian Academy
08.2022 - 10.2024
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Assisted and supervised [Number] children through entire school day.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
Education
Greer High School
Greer, SCSkills
- Policy creation
- Classroom observation
- Parent communication
- Budget administration
- Curriculum planning
- Database management
- Event planning
- Childhood education
- Staff supervision
- Office administration
- Staff management
- Payment collection
Certification
CPR Certified and renewed every 2 years, per policy regulations.
Timeline
Preschool Director
Apalache Christian Academy
10.2024 - Current
Teacher
Fairview Child Development Center
05.2024 - Current
Preschool Teacher
Apalache Christian Academy
08.2022 - 10.2024
Greer High School
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