ELAINE JOHNSON
***** ** **** ******; Apt A
Coral Springs, Florida 33065
954-***-**** ********.*******@*****.***
Hard working diverse professional with over five years of experience in child development and over ten years of experience in administrative services. .Experienced in performing a variety of duties requiring a range of patience, sensitivity, passion and knowledge. Organized, resourceful, and a proven ability to complete tasks in a timely manner and in accordance with desired expectations.
QUALIFICATIONS
Excellent interpersonal skills and uncommon ability to relate with and satisfy all kinds of customers.
Ability to think and act quickly, calmly, and accurately in an emergency and under stress.
Able to initiate planning for and complete daily activities with minimal direction.
Strong communication skills, both orally and in writing.
Ability to work in a dynamic environment and “get the job done”.
Excellent typing skill (over 80 w.p.m.)
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Child Development
Cared for children while maintaining a safe environment within their school environment.
Organized age-appropriate centers in classrooms with cognitive and academically stimulating activities with an emphasis on fun to foster thinking, sharing, taking turns, counting, letter recognition and problem solving skills.
Assisted with planning and organizing special activities for children under guidance of Director.
Vigilantly supervised playground activities to ensure safety of children and promote appropriate play to develop gross motor skills and social development.
Communicated with parents individually to collaborate efforts with a view to enhance each child’s social, emotional, physical and psychological well being.
Prepared chart of child’s daily activities for parents showing engagement throughout that day.
Fostered independence and promoted children’s understanding how to follow instructions through: preparing cots for naps, retrieving and opening lunches and snacks with minimal assistance also utilizing the bathroom with supervision.
Assisted with other child development activities as required by Director.
Administration
Communicated with the general public orally or in writing on behalf of Managers and Departments.
Scheduled and organized travel arrangements, exclusive interviews and retreats for departments as well as local and international media personnel.
Coordinated, supervised and co-wrote research projects as well as co-presented findings at international and regional conferences. Decreased project fund expenses by $50,000 due to extensive use of administrative skills.
Supervised students with on-line registration and responded to students’ queries relating to academic and biographical records.
Performed basic book keeping skills. Collected, recorded and distributed checks in various organizations.
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Teacher, Early Childhood Ministries 2010-Current
Project Co-coordinator/Researcher, (home based) 2004-2010
Researcher/Administrator, University of the West Indies 1997-2004
Administrator, Radio Jamaica News Centre 1988-1999
Administrator, Jamaica Defense Force 1986-1988
ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS
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BSc Psychology – University of the West Indies Kingston, Jamaica
45-hour Childcare Accreditation (DCF)
10-hour In-service Child care training
Certified Professional Secretary Accreditation Miami, Florida
Diploma, Administrative Studies Kingston, Jamaica
LICENSES
Real Estate Sales Associate