PAMELA THORNTON

**** ******** *** ** • Rockmart, GA 30153

678-***-**** • ad0k9w@r.postjobfree.com

EXPERIENCED PRESCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR

Over 20 years of experience overseeing program development for early childhood learning centers, and delivering outstanding results to students, staff, and parents. Resently served as the Executive Director for The Caterpillar Clubhouse, responsible for administration and programming for all classrooms. Continuously finding new ways to engage children through new classroom management strategies, learning technologies, and enrichment activities, with a reputation for being on the forefront of new trends and best practices. EXPERIENCE

Caterpillar Clubhouse

The Caterpillar Clubhouse Academy provides a safe and developmentally appropriate environment for toddlers starting at age 18 months to the age of 5. Our focus is to provide a stimulating early care and educational experience which promotes each child's ability to learn and read as they are developing as well as shape their social/emotional, physical and cognitive development. Getting them kindergarten ready from the very beginning was our initial goal, but now we know that the sky is the limit for each individual that passes through on their journey to becoming a life-long learner. Executive Director Powder Springs, GA 2014-2020

Manage curriculum and daily activities programming for all preschool and pre-K classes to ensure a rewarding and safe experience for students. Responsible for hiring and directing instructors and childcare workers, maintaining a cohesive approach to early childhood education.

• Reviewed scheduled activities and lesson plans delegated to instructors and ensure they are compliant with curriculum and policies. Mentored instructors and program directors as they develop engaging new activities for students.

• Ensures compliance with policies and procedures, state, and Federal regulations.

• Participates in development, implementation, and maintenance of policies, objectives, short-and long-range planning; develops and implements projects and programs to assist in the accomplishment of established goals.

• Responsible for the provision of regular and timely reports regarding operations, services and finances

• Represents the organization at various community and/or business meetings; promotes existing and new programs and/or policies.

• Devise evaluation strategies to monitor performance and determine the need for improvements

• Supervise all program and project managers involved to provide feedback and resolve complex problems

• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

• Establishes a professional working relationship with onsite client representatives

• Maintains supply, medical, and equipment inventory to agreed-upon standards.

• Responsible and accountable for the assisting with the daily operations and activities, which include administration, financial reports development, data collection and ensuring/monitoring contract performance.

• Provide training and professional development opportunities for staff.

• Establish policies and communicate them to staff and parents.

• Meet with parents and staff to discuss students' progress

• Ensure facilities are maintained and cleaned according to state regulations Teacher

Headed a classroom of 10 students in the 3 - 4 age range, supported by classroom monitor and assistant.

• Led daily activities according to schedule, including lessons, arts and crafts, outdoor recess, lunch and snack time, and naptime.

• Planned age-appropriate field trips to local parks and museums, along with logistics for transportation and parent chaperones.

• Kept students engaged by encouraging their interests, exhibiting a good attitude, and rewarding positive behavior and outcomes.

Trinity Chapel Academy Powder Springs 2011-2018

Everything we do is driven by a philosophy of love, acceptance and forgiveness. We apply this in every area; from academics to athletics to interpersonal relationships. Our students are taught by highly qualified and certified instructors who love God, children, and teaching.

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After School Director 2013-2014

• Oversaw the development and maintenance of all preschool programs for ages 1 - 5.

• Work closely with the school to provide an enriching and educationally sound experience.

• Develop the structure of the program based on the needs and interests of the students and their parents.

• Worked with the program staff to develop an appropriate curriculum and plan activities that are consistent with the mission of the program.

• Developing the curriculum, as the director also manages evaluation and assessment procedures for the program.

• As the director of the after-school program I am responsible for the recruitment, hiring, supervising and training of all staff.

• Responsible for financial management of the aftercare program, in terms of making sure all accounts receivable are up to date and paid in a timely manner.

• Build relationships with schools, parents, and community groups to spread the world about the program and build support for it.

• Assists with the development and implementation of policies and procedures consistent with those of the organization to ensure efficient and safe operation. Office Assistant and Cafe Manager 2011 – 2018

• Began as Office Assistant in main office of 5,000+ member church and then promoted to Café Manager.

• Assist with the preparation of reports of disbursements, special analyses, and information reports for management; presents recommendations for changes and/or improvements, monetary control, and adherence to budgets.

• Make major decisions, directing employees towards common objectives and goals and providing leadership when necessary including employee discipline, hiring, and termination.

• Responsible for the financial evaluation of the café.

• Create and maintain employee schedules.

• Maintain monthly assessments', planning the budget along with monitoring the cost of goods and their sales, planning events to boost sales.

• Participate in on-going in-service training to staff to provide customers better service.

• Provide customer service to church members calling the office for assistance; answered their questions and researched additional information as necessary.

• Assist at events, including setting up, breaking down, and other tasks as needed.

• Assist with the creation of flyers, special event notices, tickets, press releases, etc.

• Handle bulk mail outs, distribute and file all incoming mail. Imagine Academy of Mableton Mableton, GA 2007 – 2010 Paraprofessional

• Worked in youth environment to aid classroom teacher in planning and implementing class activities.

• Assisted the teacher in the record keeping process, data collection, data entry, and the student evaluation process.

• Participated in school functions, field trips, and extra-curricular activities.

• Participated in on-going in-service training.

• Assisted with hall duty, lunchroom duty, and bus loading and unloading, as directed.

• Assumed a lead role with the substitute teacher when regular teacher was absent. Step by Step Cartersville, GA 2000-2007

Assistant Director

• Responsible for data-entry and updating and starting files for each child.

• Supervised staff to make sure each followed state guidelines within the classroom.

• Set up and maintain a safe, clean, well-organized childcare environment.

• Closely supervised staff and parents complaints.

• Provided customer service to internal and external customers, parents, teachers, colleagues, and organizational leaders.

• Organized educational activities for youth.

EDUCATION

Saint Leo University 2018- Present

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

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Kennesaw State University 2008-2010

Bachelor of Science in Accounting

North Metro Technical College 2001-2003

Associate of Applied Science in Accounting

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