Ursula Parker
Little River
Summary
Experienced Nursery Director with background in early childhood education and administration. Skills include program development, staff management, and budgeting. Demonstrated ability to create nurturing environments for children while ensuring compliance with all relevant safety regulations. Successful track record in improving operational efficiency of nurseries.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Nursery Director
Grace Christian Fellowship
Little River
06.2026 - Current
- Supervised daily activities for children in a safe, nurturing environment.
- Developed age-appropriate educational programs and activities for children.
- Communicated regularly with parents about their child's progress and needs.
Preschool special needs assistant teacher
Carolina Forest Elementary
Myrtle Beach
06.2006 - 06.2016
- Assisted students with daily activities and personal care needs.
- Supported classroom instruction by reinforcing learning concepts and skills.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop individualized education plans for students.
- Implemented behavioral management strategies to promote positive interactions.
- Facilitated communication between students, parents, and school staff members.
- Assisted in creating a safe learning environment by implementing safety protocols as well as crisis prevention techniques.
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support.
- Monitored daily attendance records of assigned students and maintained accurate documentation as required by state regulations.
- Provided assistance to children during lunchtime activities and monitored them during recess periods.
- Kept students safe in classroom and outside environments.
- Coordinated communication between school personnel, families, and outside agencies regarding services for students with special needs.
- Utilized curriculum with life-based approach.
- Conducted assessments, observations, and evaluations to monitor progress of students with special needs.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to improve learning outcomes for students with disabilities.
- Prepared visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to foster learning.
- Instructed small groups or individual students in academic areas such as reading, writing, math, science, social studies.
Education
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education And Care
Horry Georgetown Technical College
Myrtle Beach, SC 08.2002 - 06.2005
Skills
- Childcare management
- Educational program design
- Child development practices
- Parent communication
Timeline
Nursery Director
Grace Christian Fellowship
06.2026 - Current
Preschool special needs assistant teacher
Carolina Forest Elementary
06.2006 - 06.2016
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education And Care
Horry Georgetown Technical College
08.2002 - 06.2005