Andrea Edwards
Norcross
Summary
Diligent Preschool Director with 4 years of experience directing enrichment activities, curriculum, and forming a school community in a play & nature based preschool program. Oversees staff and operations to meet the current State of Georgia standards and contract requirements resulting in successful inspections and monitoring reviews. Cultivates safe and nurturing environment for children and families to establish a strong community
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Preschool Director/Teacher Leader
Canopy School
2020.08 - Current
- Supervised teaching staff and resolved issues
- Hired and trained new preschool employees
- Established school policies and communicated to staff and parents for well-coordinated and high-quality daily operations
- Operated under licensing guidelines to protect health, safety and well-being of children
- Monitored and observed child progress, interactions and behavior and reported findings to parents
- Dedicated and responsive, familiar with planning and implementing appropriate activities to foster learning and development
- Conducted research on emerging perspectives in childhood education to improve upon school policies and curriculum
- Recruited new students for admission through marketing and events
- Worked with special needs students to determine specific plans for success
- Engaged with parents and families to build positive relationships for children to thrive
- Managed program paperwork and child records to comply with state requirements
- Adhered to budgetary guidelines to set financial goals and maintain school profitability
Childcare Facilitator
Solstice Yoga
2018.12 - 2019.12
- Managed Child Care facility
- Identified opportunities for improvement
- Monitored the environment to maintain a healthy and peaceful yoga studio
Children's Party Host
Altitude Trampoline Park
2015.05 - 2016.08
- Supervised children's activities, maintaining happiness, safety and well-being.
- Resolved conflict to maintain fun, positive and safe event environments.
- Decorated and set tables in accordance with party themes and age groups.
- Prepared and served food and drinks to guests, meeting hygiene and safety standards.
- Developed detailed plans and schedules for successful event outcomes.
- Educated guests on rules and policies to deliver safe, enjoyable experiences.
Education
Transfer - Public Health
Agnes Scott College
Decatur, GABachelor of Integrative Studies - Business, Psychology, Child Development
Georgia Gwinnett College
Lawrenceville, GA2024
Skills
- Verbal communication
- Program Operations
- Behavior Redirection
- Conscious Discipline Methods
- Community Engagement
- Professional Relationships
- Field Trip Monitoring
- Classroom observation
- Staff Management
- Event Planning
- Team player attitude
- Time management mastery
- Engaging personality
- Children's Activities Planning
Certification
- First Aid Safety
- Fire Safety
- Child Abuse Prevention
Intership
San Antonio Zoo: Education Department
- Assisted with informal education for zoo programs
- Mentored teen volunteers: instructed teen volunteers on how to perform educational activities to engage with zoo guests
- Inspired guests to love, engage with, act for and protect animals by sharing the zoo's passion for animal care, education, and conservation
Timeline
Preschool Director/Teacher Leader
Canopy School
2020.08 - Current
Childcare Facilitator
Solstice Yoga
2018.12 - 2019.12
Children's Party Host
Altitude Trampoline Park
2015.05 - 2016.08
Transfer - Public Health
Agnes Scott College
Bachelor of Integrative Studies - Business, Psychology, Child Development
Georgia Gwinnett College
- First Aid Safety
- Fire Safety
- Child Abuse Prevention
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